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Understanding Chemical Peels
Your guide to what chemical peels are, how they work, and why you absolutely want one!
WHAT ARE THEY?
ANSWER, it's an exfoliating treatment that is performed by a licensed professional to deeply exfoliate your skin and remove the damaged layers of the epidermis.
HOW DO THEY WORK? ANSWER, To simplify it, a chemical
why do you want regular peels?
Chemical Peels Help With
Chemical Peels Help With
Chemical Peels Help With
So many skin issues! Scarring, texture, sagging, loose skin, age spots, sun damage, acne, dark circles under eyes, wrinkles, fine lines, deeper wrinkling, and strengthens the skin and improves barrier function.
Peel Frequency
Chemical Peels Help With
Chemical Peels Help With
At Boise Skin Solutions, we believe in the power of natural healing and the importance of taking care of both your body and mind and we like to do it the right way, peels can be, and should be, done regularly, monthly is best
(3-6 weeks for optimal turnover)
Possible Complications
Chemical Peels Help With
Possible Complications
Erythema, a condition that yields red, irritated skin patches. typically subsides quickly. Pruritus, an uncomfortable skin sensation that prompts the urge to scratch, another commonly reported side-effect, can be treated with oral antihistamines.The skin is typically sensitive to the sun (and heat) following a chemical peel, and over-exp
Erythema, a condition that yields red, irritated skin patches. typically subsides quickly. Pruritus, an uncomfortable skin sensation that prompts the urge to scratch, another commonly reported side-effect, can be treated with oral antihistamines.The skin is typically sensitive to the sun (and heat) following a chemical peel, and over-exposure to sunlight can also result in hyper-pigmentation. you should wear SPF30 MIN. sunscreen daily for 6 to 12 months following a chemical peel. (I say use sunblock forever)
Boise Skin Solutions Experience
THE PROCESS
PATIENT EDUCATION GUIDE
General Post-Procedure Instructions
● The peel should remain on your skin for at least 6 hours (or as directed by your physician)
following the application.
● After the application period passes, gently wash the treated area with cool water.
● Significant, visible peeling will begin within 36 to 72 hours, and will gradually taper off over
the week following the treatment.
● Temporary pigment changes and skin discoloration occasionally occur.
● If you experience pronounced discomfort or pain, fever, or a change in skin color, contact
your physician immediately.
Day 1 (Immediately After The Peel)
- ● Your skin will appear red, similar to a sunburn, or sometimes darker.
- ● Keep the peel solution on the treated area for at least 6 hours
following the peel. - ● During the first 6 hours, do not wash, touch, rub or apply make-up to
the treated area. - ● You’re free to resume most normal activities immediately following the
peel, but you should avoid heavy exercise or any activity that causes
excessive sweating for at least 2-3 days following the treatment. - ● Avoid sun exposure (for the next two weeks at a minimum).
- ● Do not wear makeup or use any other skin products.
Day 3-6 - ● Peeling typically begins on Day 3.
- ● Peeling is likely to be more severe around your nose and mouth, due to
facial movement. - ● Peeling will then continue to move outward (from your nose and mouth)
toward your forehead and cheeks, and then down to your neck. - ● When the peeling begins, apply Hyaluronic Serum or Aquaphor to the treated areas 2-3 times a day to control the peeling and relieve any facial
skin tightness. - ● This moisturizer should be used for one (1) week by Caucasian patients,
and or two (2) weeks by Asian, Hispanic, and African American patients. - ● Do not rub, pick at, or pull on the skin; the peeling must happen naturally
to avoid scarring. - ● Gentlywash(donotscrub)anddrythetreatedareainthemorningandatnight.
- ● Continue to apply Hyaluronic Serum or Aquaphor as needed.
- ● Apply SPF 30+ sunscreen every two hours during any prolonged sunlight
exposure (which should be avoided if at all possible).
Day 7
● The peeling process should be almost complete, but mild skin sloughing may still occur from the treated area.
● Continue to protect the skin with daily application of SPF 30+ sunscreen.
● AvoidproductscontainingAHAs(alpha-hydroxyacids),salicylicacid,retinoids, or other potentially irritating topical lotions until your skin is fully healed.
● Do not apply make-up on the treated areas if your skin is sensitive.
● Avoid using abrasive or exfoliating sponges or cleansers on the treated area. ● Avoid sun exposure, artificial tanning devices, and direct heat sources until
your skin is fully healed.
● Use a broad-spectrum sunblock with Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. ● Wear protective clothing (wide-brimmed hat) if you’re unable to avoid
exposure to direct sunlight.
● Do not peel, pick, scratch, or scrape your skin while it’s healing.
● Do not wear a mask or tight headbands, hats, etc... while your skin is healing.
It’s treatment season!
2025 treatment season is here!
I for one could not be more excited!
I will be working on the website over the next couple of weeks. I am adding new treatments and services that I know everyone will be interested in.
I really want to wrap up this year in a very good way. It’s been a little rough I think for all of us. Check in often there’s going to be something for everyone! 😁 💐