Chemical Peels

How is a Chemical Peel Done?

The chemical peel treatment will be done at your dermatologist’s office or an outpatient surgical facility. Before the procedure happens, your skin will be cleaned, your hair will be protected, and your eyes will be covered. What happens during the procedure depends on what type of peel you are having done.

Light Peel
The chemical solution will be added with a cotton ball, gauze, or brush. During the treatment, the skin will start to whiten, and you may even feel a slight stinging sensation. When the treatment is over, and the solution is removed, a neutralizing solution will be applied.

Medium Peel
After the chemical is applied, the skin will start to whiten, and your doctor will apply a cool compress. It’s common to feel a stinging or burning sensation for up to 20 minutes. Sometimes a blue color may be added to the peel. If this happens, your skin could have a blue coloring for several days after treatment.

Deep Peel
You will have to be sedated during a deep peel. During the treatment, the doctor will apply phenol to your skin, which will turn your skin white or gray. This procedure is done in 15-minute proportions to limit the skin’s exposure to acid.

What You Can Expect After Chemical Peel Treatment

• After a Light Chemical Peel – Recovery time is about four to seven days with this treatment. Your skin may appear lighter or darker, but this is only temporary. Your skin may also appear red, dry, and mildly irritated. But the good news is, the more of these peels you have done, the less noticeable those side effects will be.
• After a Medium Chemical Peel – Recovery time is about five to seven days, although you may have some redness from the peel that could last for several months. Your skin will form crusts and brown blotches before the new skin is formed. You’ll probably have to use ice packs and over-the-counter pain relievers to help with discomfort.
• After a Deep Chemical Peel – The recovery is pretty painful with a deep chemical peel. You’ll have severe redness and swelling, and you may even experience swollen eyelids. You may be prescribed pain killers to help get you through the recovery. You will have to soak the treated skin and apply an ointment several times a day for about two weeks. The new skin will develop in about two weeks, although white spots or cysts may last several weeks.

Chemical Peel Cost

You’re probably wondering how much these peels cost, right? Well, it depends on a few factors like where you get the peel done and the type that you want to do. The chemical peel cost can run as low as $150 and go as high as $3,000. The team at Winston Salem Dermatology can discuss the best peel for your needs and your budget. Keep in mind, chemical peels are considered a cosmetic procedure, so be prepared to pay out of pocket if insurance doesn’t cover it.

You’re in Good Hands with Winston Salem Dermatology

Trust us with the health of your skin. When you get a procedure with Winston Salem Dermatology, you’re in good hands with our team of experts. Diminish wrinkles, even your skin tone, and smooth out damaged skin with one of our chemical peels. We are here to help you decide the most appropriate treatment to fit your needs.

Don’t wait! Book your chemical peel treatment today with the preferred dermatology and cosmetic enhancement team at Winston Salem Dermatology. Call (336) 774-8636.

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