You Can Restore Healthier-Looking Skin With A Chemical Peel
Dr. Roberto Garcia | 10/28/2019
'What do chemical peels actually do? Do they work? Are they painful? Are they good for your skin? These are some of the questions that surround this cosmetic procedure. Chemical peels can be highly effective, and the best results are realized when the procedure is performed by a qualified expert like Dr. Roberto Garcia. A double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Garcia is the founder of Contoura Facial Plastic Surgery in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. He provides patients in the Greater Jacksonville area both surgical and nonsurgical anti-aging solutions to help them reach their cosmetic goals.
Chemical peels can help remove damaged skin and reveal the healthier layers trapped underneath to give patients a more vibrant, rejuvenated look. They are one of the most popular aesthetic treatments to eliminate a lackluster complexion and repair skin concerns such as dark spots or sun damage. Both women and men in the Jacksonville, FL, area can reap the benefits of this noninvasive procedure. Here is a closer look at how chemical peels can restore healthy skin so you can look and feel younger.
Skin issues tackled by a chemical peel
Chemical peels may sound scary, but they are an effective anti-aging tool when performed by an experienced doctor. Contoura Facial Plastic Surgery is an accredited facility, and Dr. Garcia will ensure that your chemical peel treatments yield the results you desire. Chemical peels have been around for years, and with today's advancements, they are less harsh than in the past but still able to eliminate or improve specific concerns. Peels are a powerful cosmetic treatment that can minimize the appearance of dark spots, age spots, acne blemishes, minor scars, fine lines or wrinkles, and minor sun damage. Even rough skin texture, hyperpigmentation, and other skin issues can be improved with chemical peel treatments.
A resurfacing peel tailored to what you need
A chemical peel is a cosmetic treatment that exfoliates the damaged top layers of the skin on the neck and face. These target areas are the most exposed to outside elements like wind, dust, sun, and other environmental factors. All of these issues can play a part in giving our facial skin a dull, lackluster appearance over the years. Skin resurfacing peels are a unique concoction of a formulated solution involving different acids that help promote healthy, new skin from within after the first layers are removed. Working closely with Dr. Garcia can determine what type and strength of peel will benefit your skin, and how many treatments are needed to reveal a whole new you!
Not a one-size-fits-all treatment
Patients considering a chemical peel should consult a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Garcia. Chemical peels vary in strength, type, and duration to customize the treatment to fit what each patient needs. Dr. Garcia will assess your skin concerns and your skin type and answer any questions you may have. A patient may only need a series of light-depth peels over a couple of months to treat the top layer or epidermis to reveal healthier skin. Others may need more in-depth or deeper peels over a few months to tackle extreme dark spots, deep wrinkles, or other dermatological issues.
The painful truth about chemical peels
Do chemical peels hurt? There might be a slight tightness or tingling, or a temperature change on the target areas, but it is generally not severely painful or uncomfortable. No matter what type of peel is administered, all patients should forgo exercising or any strenuous activity for at least 24 hours after the treatment. Patients should also drink plenty of fluids to help hydrate skin during the healing process. If patients do experience any discomfort or slight swelling, over-the-counter pain medication can usually help relieve any symptoms.
Rejuvenating your appearance
Today's chemical peels are far less harsh than the ones performed in the past. New formulas allow skin exfoliation without dehydration or side effects like extreme peeling. In the past, patients endured flaky skin and severe redness for weeks. Today's skin resurfacing peels are a professional exfoliation that hydrates and detoxifies the skin at the same time. Patients who only need a light-depth peel will have a shorter recovery and, in some instances, can go back to work the same day.
Chemical peels provide patients results without the need for an invasive procedure. Both men and women can remove layers of damaged skin or dead skin cells to reveal a fresh, smooth look. Patients in the Greater Jacksonville area who maintain a regimen of chemical peels, along with proper skin care and daily use of sunscreen, can improve the health of their skin. Chemical peels can allow women and men to put their best face forward, year after year.
Dual board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Roberto Garcia offers chemical peels and a variety of other surgical and nonsurgical solutions to help you look your best. You can reduce skin blemishes, sun damage, and fine lines and wrinkles to reveal fresh, healthy new skin. Looking younger and more refreshed has never been so easy. If you are interested in a chemical peel, we invite you to contact Contoura Facial Plastic Surgery in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, today to schedule a consultation.