What To Know About Chemical Peel Microneedling
The skin is the first organ to reveal the effects of aging. As we age, our bodies produce less collagen, which leads to the onset of wrinkles and sagging skin. This can cause your skin to look dull and lifeless, and possibly cause acne. Microneedling is a common substitute for chemical peels in the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles. The increased blood flow that results from the tiny perforations in your skin stimulates collagen formation. Acne scars can also be improved with microneedling since it promotes collagen production.
Similar outcomes can be achieved with chemical peels, making them a common substitute for microneedling. In contrast to microneedling, chemical peels can cause scars or infection and are more expensive.
Microneedling , also referred to as collagen induction therapy, is an advanced skin rejuvenation method. This treatment helps stretch the skin and allow it to regain a smoother texture. Old acne scars, stretch marks and skin lesions can be treated with the help of micro needling devices. Read on to learn more on chemical peel before microneedling and microneedling and chemical peel same day.
What To Know About Chemical Peel Microneedling
The skin on your face is one of the first places to show signs of aging for several reasons. It’s exposed to harmful UV light more than almost everywhere else on your body, accelerating cellular breakdown. Your facial skin is also thinner and more delicate than elsewhere on your body.
As a result, you’re more likely to develop fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots on your face before the rest of your body has signs of aging.
Fortunately, you can protect your skin, and here at SculptMD, in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, our team offers personalized aesthetic treatments to revitalize your skin. After a thorough skin consultation, we might recommend combining microneedling and a chemical peel to slough away dry, dead skin cells and stimulate fresh collagen production to enhance the appearance of your skin.
Microneedling: what is it, and how does it work?
Microneedling is an innovative regenerative treatment that stimulates new collagen production in your skin. During the procedure, we use a sterile Cutera® radiofrequency microneedling device to make tiny punctures in your skin.
Microneedling isn’t painful, but we can provide a topical numbing cream to reduce any discomfort and help you stay relaxed during your treatment.
These punctures are so microscopic that they heal almost instantaneously. However, together with the radiofrequency energy, they trigger your body’s natural healing response. Your body sends a flood of oxygen and nutrient-rich blood to your treated skin to create new cells and repair your skin. The new cells plump your skin from within, reducing the appearance of fine lines, loose skin, and scars.
Chemical peel: what is it, and how does it work?
Chemical peels are powerful exfoliating treatments that remove old, dry, dull cells from your skin’s surface. As your dead skin cells peel away, it reveals the new healthy skin underneath.
We offer peels of varying strengths to accommodate your needs and reduce the appearance of:
- Wrinkles and fine lines
- Sun damage and hyperpigmentation
- Acne scars
- Uneven skin tone and redness
During a chemical peel, your aesthetician applies a chemical agent to the skin on your face, chest, or neck. You might feel a tingling sensation while the peel works on your skin. After your peel, your skin will be a little pink or red, and depending on the strength of your peel, you could need 4-14 days for your skin to recover fully. Your aesthetician provides personalized aftercare instructions to help you take care of your skin following a chemical peel.
Benefits of combining microneedling with a peel
Combining chemical peels and microneedling enhances your skin inside and out. We recommend that you have a chemical peel first to exfoliate the top layers of your skin. Then, 4-6 weeks later, you start your microneedling treatments to boost collagen production in the deeper layers of your skin.
Microneedling is more effective and provides deeper penetration after the older layers of your skin are gone. We might recommend that you have a series of microneedling treatments to achieve your desired results.
Chemical Peel Before Microneedling
Combining chemical peels and microneedling enhances your skin inside and out. We recommend that you have a chemical peel first to exfoliate the top layers of your skin. Then, 4-6 weeks later, you start your microneedling treatments to boost collagen production in the deeper layers of your skin
One of the beauties of microneedling and chemical peels is that both are not only proven methods of reducing fine lines and wrinkles and smoothing out the texture and discoloration of the skin, but they are complementary treatments, so you don’t have to choose one or the other. It is absolutely safe to receive microneedling and chemical peel treatments.
In fact, some professionals even recommend alternating these treatments as an effective way to accelerate your skincare goals. Where microneedling (also known as collagen induction therapy) works from the inside out by triggering the wound healing response which leads to collagen maturation, a chemical peel essentially works from the outside, resurfacing the skin by removing the top layer.
We suggest that you space your microneedling treatments 4 to 6 weeks apart, allowing for a light to medium chemical peel in between (7 to 14 days following microneedling) and enough time for your skin to heal before your subsequent microneedling treatment.
Another essential element in your skincare regimen is, of course, home care. Optimum results with any treatment are best achieved by establishing and adhering to a stringent, daily regimen using appropriate skincare products.
After 3 days, if your skin is no longer sensitive or irritated, it is safe to restart your INDERMA® Vitamin C 20% in the morning and your INDERMA® Retinol 2% in the evening. These products will work together to fight free-radical damage, help slow early skin aging, prevent sun damage, and improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, and acne. The proper home care regimen will not only maximize treatment results but lead to and maintain a healthy and youthful glow.
A chemical peel uses a chemical solution to remove layers of skin, revealing the more youthful skin underneath. Chemical peels can reduce or improve fine lines and wrinkles, acne, scars, uneven skin coloring and other skin imperfections. Different chemicals determine the depth of your peel and type of skin condition treated.
What is a chemical peel?
A chemical peel, also known as chemexfoliation or dermapeeling, uses a chemical solution to improve the appearance of your skin. In this treatment, a chemical solution is applied to your skin, which causes trauma or injury to your skin’s layers. The skin layers eventually peel off revealing more youthful skin. The new skin is usually smoother with fewer lines and wrinkles, has a more even color and is brighter in complexion.
What conditions does a chemical peel treat?
Chemical peels are used to treat certain skin conditions or to improve your appearance by improving the tone and texture of your skin.
Chemical peels are most commonly performed on your face, neck or hands. They can help reduce or improve:
- Fine lines under your eyes or around your mouth and wrinkling caused by sun damage, aging and hereditary factors.
- Certain types of acne.
- Mild scarring.
- Sun spots, age spots, liver spots, freckles, uneven skin coloring.
- Precancerous scaly spots called actinic keratosis.
- Rough skin, scaly patches, dull complexion.
- Dark patches (melasma) due to pregnancy or taking birth control pills.
You will work with your dermatologist to determine the depth of your peel. This joint decision can vary depending upon the condition of your skin and the objectives of treatment.
Sags, bulges, deep scars, deep facial lines and more severe wrinkles don’t respond well to chemical peels. If these are your concerns, other cosmetic surgical procedures, such as carbon dioxide laser resurfacing, a face lift, brow lift, eye lift or soft tissue filler will be better options. A dermatologic surgeon can help determine the best treatment for your concerns.
Is a chemical peel good for all skin types?
Generally, superficial peels can be used on all skin types. However, if you have a darker skin tone, you have a greater risk of experiencing a darkening of your skin after treatment. This condition is called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. If you have a naturally darker skin tone, you may want to get the advice of your dermatologist about other less aggressive treatments to reduce the risk of hyperpigmentation.
Chemical peeling may also not be recommended if you:
- Have a history of abnormal skin scarring.
- Have extra coloring in your scars.
- Have skin conditions or take medications that make your skin more sensitive.
- Can’t stay out of the sun for the healing period.
PROCEDURE DETAILS
How are chemical peels performed?
A chemical peel can be performed in a doctor’s office or in a surgery center as an outpatient procedure. Your skin will be thoroughly cleansed with an agent that removes excess oils, while your eyes and hair are protected. A chemical solution is then applied to your skin. Chemical solutions typically used include glycolic acid, trichloroacetic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid or carbolic acid (phenol). The different types of chemicals cause a controlled injury, each penetrating through to a different skin depth, then peeling away to reveal a new layer of skin.
The different chemical solutions provide different results. The choice of chemical depends on your goal. You will work with your dermatologist to determine the depth of your peel.
- A light (“lunchtime”) chemical peel provides subtle improvement over time and is often done in a series. The outermost layer of skin is removed. This choice may be best if you have fine wrinkling, acne, uneven skin coloring or dry, rough sun-damaged skin to help promote a healthy glow. Recovery from this type of peel may be within hours to a few days but with little to no down time.
- A medium chemical peel gives your skin a smooth, fresh look. The outermost layer and the upper part of your middle skin layer are removed. This choice may be best if you have uneven or moderate skin discoloring, age spots, acne scarring or fine-to-moderate wrinkles. Recovery from this type of peel may take a week or more and require some down time.
- A deep chemical peel produces the most dramatic results. This chemical penetrates down to the lower middle layer of your skin. Recovery time is longer with a deep peel. This choice may be best if you have moderate lines and wrinkles, extensive sun-damaged skin, deep acne scars, blotchy skin, and/or precancerous growths called actinic keratosis. A deep chemical peel requires pretreatment for up to eight weeks. Your doctor will provide specific instructions. A deep chemical peel is a one-time only treatment if applied to your face and does have significant down time.
To prepare for your chemical peel, some general instructions include:
- Avoid tanning and direct sun exposure for two weeks before each treatment.
- Apply topical products (such as hydroquinone) as instructed before treatment to prepare your skin.
- Don’t use any products containing retinoids (such as tretinoin) one to two weeks before treatment, unless your physician tells you differently.
- If you have been prescribed oral antibiotics or an oral antiviral medicine, start taking it at least 24 hours before your chemical peel.
- Peel areas must be free of any open sores, lesions or skin infections.
Your doctor will give you specific instructions for your peel type and your unique skin condition.
Day of peel: Your skin will be thoroughly cleaned. If you are having a deep chemical peel, you will receive general anesthesia (you will be asleep).
The procedure: During a chemical peel, solution is applied to your skin. You may feel a warm to somewhat hot sensation that will last a few minutes. This is followed by a stinging sensation. To relieve the sting, a cool compress may be applied your skin. The chemical is then washed off and/or neutralized.
RISKS / BENEFITS
What are the possible complications of chemical peels?
In certain skin types, there’s a risk of a temporary or permanent change in the color of your skin. Taking birth control pills, pregnancy or a family history of brownish discoloration on your face may increase your risk of developing abnormal pigmentation.
There’s also a low risk of scarring in certain areas of your face and certain individuals may be more prone to scarring. If scarring does occur, it can usually be treated with good results.
If you’ve had a history of herpes outbreaks, there’s a small chance of reactivating the cold sore. Your dermatologist can prescribe medication to reduce the chance of a flare up. Follow the instructions of your doctor.
Before your chemical peel, be sure to tell your dermatologist if you have a history of keloids (scar tissue overgrowth created at the site of a skin injury), any unusual scarring tendencies, any X-rays of your face or history of cold sores.
What should I expect after the chemical peel?
What to expect varies depending on the depth of your chemical peel.
If you’ve had a light chemical peel:
- Expect a sunburn-like reaction to occur after your peel, meaning you’ll see redness followed by scaling that lasts between three and seven days.
- Apply lotion or cream as directed until your skin heals. After your skin heals, apply daily sunscreen.
- You can wear makeup immediately after treatment or the next day.
- Additional peels may be repeated every two to five weeks until you achieve your desired results. Typically three to five peels are needed to achieve your goal.
If you’ve had a medium chemical peel:
- Expect some redness, swelling, stinging and flaking of your skin. Swelling may last and/or worsen for 48 hours. Blisters can develop and will break open. Skin will crust and peel off over seven to 14 days.
- Perform daily soaks as directed by your doctor. Apply ointment after each soak. Apply lotion or cream daily. Don’t expose your skin to sunlight until completely healed.
- Antiviral medication will need to be taken for 10 to 14 days.
- You can wear makeup after five to seven days.
- Additional medium-depth peels may be repeated at six to 12 months intervals, if needed, to maintain results.
If you’ve had a deep chemical peel:
- The treatment area will be bandaged. Your bandages will be removed in a few days. Expect a healing time of 14 to 21 days.
- Perform daily soaks as directed by your doctor. Apply ointment after each soak. After 14 days, apply moisturizer as directed. Don’t expose your skin to sun for three to six months.
- Antiviral medication will need to be taken for 10 to 14 days.
- Wait at least 14 days before using any makeup.
- You can only have one deep peel performed on your face.
To get the best results, regardless of the depth of your peel, follow these tips:
- Don’t use a tanning bed or other type of indoor or even outdoor tanning while your skin is healing.
- After your skin heals, always apply a daily sunscreen.
- Apply a daily moisturizer, as directed, to keep your skin moist to prevent scarring.
Your new skin is fragile and more susceptible to complications. Your doctor will provide you with post-treatment instructions to reduce the chance of developing abnormal skin color after your peel and other complications.
If your skin itches, swells or burns, call your doctor. Scratching your skin could lead to an infection.
Is a chemical peel covered under insurance?
No, usually not. Chemical peels are considered a cosmetic treatment and therefore not covered by insurance.
Microneedling And Chemical Peel Same Day
It is absolutely safe to receive microneedling and chemical peel treatments. In fact, some professionals even recommend alternating these treatments as an effective way to accelerate your skincare goals.
The skin on your face is one of the first places to show signs of aging for several reasons. It’s exposed to harmful UV light more than almost everywhere else on your body, accelerating cellular breakdown. Your facial skin is also thinner and more delicate than elsewhere on your body.
As a result, you’re more likely to develop fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots on your face before the rest of your body has signs of aging.
Fortunately, you can protect your skin, and here at SculptMD, in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, our team offers personalized aesthetic treatments to revitalize your skin. After a thorough skin consultation, we might recommend combining microneedling and a chemical peel to slough away dry, dead skin cells and stimulate fresh collagen production to enhance the appearance of your skin.
MICRONEEDLING: WHAT IS IT, AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
Microneedling is an innovative regenerative treatment that stimulates new collagen production in your skin. During the procedure, we use a sterile Cutera® radiofrequency microneedling device to make tiny punctures in your skin.
Microneedling isn’t painful, but we can provide a topical numbing cream to reduce any discomfort and help you stay relaxed during your treatment.
These punctures are so microscopic that they heal almost instantaneously. However, together with the radiofrequency energy, they trigger your body’s natural healing response. Your body sends a flood of oxygen and nutrient-rich blood to your treated skin to create new cells and repair your skin. The new cells plump your skin from within, reducing the appearance of fine lines, loose skin, and scars.
CHEMICAL PEEL: WHAT IS IT, AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
Chemical peels are powerful exfoliating treatments that remove old, dry, dull cells from your skin’s surface. As your dead skin cells peel away, it reveals the new healthy skin underneath.
We offer peels of varying strengths to accommodate your needs and reduce the appearance of:
- Wrinkles and fine lines
- Sun damage and hyperpigmentation
- Acne scars
- Uneven skin tone and redness
During a chemical peel, your aesthetician applies a chemical agent to the skin on your face, chest, or neck. You might feel a tingling sensation while the peel works on your skin. After your peel, your skin will be a little pink or red, and depending on the strength of your peel, you could need 4-14 days for your skin to recover fully. Your aesthetician provides personalized aftercare instructions to help you take care of your skin following a chemical peel.
BENEFITS OF COMBINING MICRONEEDLING WITH A PEEL
Combining chemical peels and microneedling enhances your skin inside and out. We recommend that you have a chemical peel first to exfoliate the top layers of your skin. Then, 4-6 weeks later, you start your microneedling treatments to boost collagen production in the deeper layers of your skin.
Microneedling is more effective and provides deeper penetration after the older layers of your skin are gone. We might recommend that you have a series of microneedling treatments to achieve your desired results.
Out with the old and in with the new. Chemical peels treat fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, pore size, acne, pigmentation, and more. These aesthetic treatments are some of the most sought-after, and millions of people are already enjoying the life-changing benefits. At AURAE MD in La Jolla, CA, we offer the widest variety of peels to reveal a new, radiant, you. Read on to find the top ten benefits of chemical peels.
What Is a Chemical Peel?
A chemical peel is a powerful skin exfoliating solution applied to the face, neck, or hands to reveal the smooth and clear skin underneath. What makes this technique so popular is that it’s useful for a variety of skin concerns.
Are All Chemical Peels the Same?
No, there are different peels. Peels are generally classified by their ingredients. Each skin condition may respond differently to the ingredients in a peel. For example, wrinkles, pigment problems, and superficial blemishes respond very well to a stronger peel. Acne often responds best to salicylic acid peels.
Alpha-hydroxy (AHA), glycolic, lactic, or fruit acid peels are among the gentlest peels. Stronger options like trichloroacetic acid peels penetrate the skin more deeply and can rid the skin of wrinkles.
All peels can provide skin rejuvenating benefits, but your skin’s type and condition dictates which peel to use. Contacting Dr. Margo Aura Emami is the best way to find out which peel is right for you.
How Does a Chemical Peel Work?
The exact process varies depending on the chosen peel. Your skin is thoroughly cleansed and prepared for the treatment before the application of the peel. Next, a chemical solution is applied to your skin and left in place for a designated time. While you wait, the peel solution exfoliates the skin. Once the peel has completed its work, it is peeled away to reveal new, regenerated skin.
10 Top Benefits of Chemical Peels
There is a peel for all the most common skin concerns. Below are the top ten benefits of a chemical peel.
1. Treats Acne
Topical acne treatments can only go so far, and a peel exfoliates deeper. Getting a peel cleanses your skin more thoroughly and reveals a fresh new layer of skin, without the acne. Peels for acne work best when received in a series, and Dr. Margo Aura Emami can customize a peel schedule to help keep your skin blemish-free.
2. Minimizes Pores
Large pores are a common concern for many, and all who have them wish they’d go away. Removing the outer, often damaged layer of skin with a peel has the benefit of making pores look smaller.
3. Erases Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Nothing leaves us stuck in the past as much as lines on the skin. These reminders prevent us from living in—and fully enjoying—the present moment. When fine lines or wrinkles have got you down, peels come to the rescue. These chemical solutions can permanently remove fine lines and ease even the toughest wrinkles.
4. Fades Discoloration
You deserve to feel confident, vibrant, and beautiful. If sunspots, discoloration, and hyperpigmentation are getting in your way, a peel can help. Many clients find that a peel lifts discoloration from the skin for good.
5. Lifts Skin
When you don’t want the downtime of a facelift, a peel could be the right alternative for you. Skin lifting is one of the incredible benefits a peel offers.
6. Soothes Scarring
There is an implied permanence with scarring that isn’t accurate. Many scars from acne or anything else recede when exposed to the chemicals found in a peel.
7. Balances Texture
Uneven skin tone and blemishes add a dimension to the skin that many people don’t want. Peels bring balance to the overall texture of the skin.
8. Smooths Skin
Peels are best known for unparalleled skin-smoothing benefits. By lifting rigid layers of skin from the face, neck, or hands, the result is gorgeously smooth and touchable skin.
9. Non-Invasive Treatment
This treatment is one of the most effective options not requiring needles or surgery. Some clients pair this treatment with other treatments because of this. For others, it’s comforting to know that they can achieve their desired look without surgery.
10. AURAE MD Customizes
At AURAE MD, your peel is customized to ensure you get the most benefits from treatment. Whether you have a combination of concerns or a concern not listed above, there is a peel option for you.
Is There Anything to Avoid After a Chemical Peel?
After receiving any peel, it’s essential to avoid the sun while your skin heals.
Superficial Peels
Superficial peels take one to seven days to heal fully. Use lotion or cream on the skin while it heals. Wear sunscreen every day after your skin heals. You can wear makeup the day after your appointment.
Medium Peels
Medium peels take five to ten days to heal completely. The skin may peel during this time. If you have a history of cold sores, you may be advised to take antiviral medication during this time. Use a mild lotion or cream on the skin during the healing process. After five to seven days, you can wear makeup.