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At Cerulean Medical Institute, our experienced Kelowna skin care specialists provide medical-grade anti-aging chemical peels for all skin types. Our Okanagan patients can benefit from ultra-customized skin resurfacing chemical peels to reduce or eliminate fine lines and wrinkles, remove dead skin cells, and reduce the appearance of skin discoloration due to excess sun exposure, restoring your skin to its natural, youthful glow. Whether you are looking to revive tired-looking, aging skin as a part of your regular beauty and health regime with superficial peels, or you would like to address some acne scars, skin texture issues, or deeper wrinkles with a deep chemical peel, Dr. Chetty and our team of Kelowna skin care experts are here to help you look and feel your best. Our anti-aging chemical peels are specially tailored to the needs of those who live in the BC interior.
Chemical Peels Kelowna
Many of our patients are unhappy with the loss of elasticity and moisture in their skin, along with the addition of lines and wrinkles, and are looking for cosmetic treatments to restore their natural glow. The good news is that at Cerulean Medical Institute in Kelowna, BC, we are able to provide a variety of medical-grade skin peels suited for each individual to address their unique concerns. This process uses a chemical solution, including salicylic acid, lactic acid, or glycolic acid, to exfoliate dead skin cells and reduce imperfections such as acne scars, brown spots, and sun damage. Even more exciting is the fact that chemical peels can also stimulate your body’s own collagen production, helping you maintain your beautiful results.
Peel Levels and What They Treat
Chemical peels are available in different strengths to address a variety of skin concerns. Your provider will recommend the most appropriate peel based on your goals, skin type, and the condition being treated. Light Peel A light peel gently exfoliates the outermost layer of the skin to refresh the complexion and encourage healthy cell turnover. It is often recommended for patients with oily skin, mild discoloration, or those looking to improve skin texture with minimal downtime. After treatment, keeping the skin hydrated with products containing hyaluronic acid can support the healing process. Medium Peel A medium peel penetrates deeper into the skin to address more noticeable sun damage, pigmentation concerns, and fine lines. It can produce more significant improvements in overall skin appearance than a light peel, though it also requires additional recovery time. Proper care of the treated skin during healing helps promote the best possible results. Deep Peel Among medium and deep peels, a deep peel provides the most dramatic level of skin resurfacing and is typically reserved for more advanced signs of aging or extensive sun damage. As the skin heals, new skin gradually develops, revealing a smoother, more refreshed complexion. Because this treatment is more intensive, it may not be appropriate for individuals with sensitive skin, and your provider will determine whether you are a good candidate.
Who is a Candidate for Chemical Peels?
Chemical peels are generally good treatment options for those with signs of aging, uneven skin color, or texture concerns. Depending on your needs, your provider may recommend exfoliating acids such as an alpha hydroxy acid, beta hydroxy acid, citric acid, retinoic acid, carbolic acid, or trichloroacetic acid as the active peel solution to target specific concerns. These cosmetic procedures can help treat wrinkles, improve large pores, fade age spots, and reduce fine lines by removing the damaged outer layer of old skin. In some cases, medium depth peels reach the middle layer of the skin for more noticeable rejuvenation, while deeper peels may eventually peel over several days as fresh skin develops. Before your treatment, Dr. Chetty will review your medical history, discuss any risk factors, including the use of birth control pills, previous allergic reaction concerns, or the need for antiviral medication, and evaluate whether a superficial peel, medium chemical peel, or deep peel is right for you. As with other treatments offered in plastic surgery and dermatological surgery, your care is personalized to help you achieve safe, natural-looking results under the guidance of a qualified dermatologic surgeon.
Chemical Peel Results and Recovery
Following a chemical peel, the treated area may appear red, tight, or flaky as the skin begins to heal. Depending on the depth of the peel, recovery may take five to seven days or longer, and using a cool compresses regimen as directed can help improve comfort. During healing, it is essential to practice diligent sun protection because your skin will be more sensitive to the sun, which helps reduce the risk of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Patients often notice smoother skin, fewer fine wrinkles, and a dramatic improvement in overall tone and texture as fresh skin replaces damaged tissue. For some individuals with deeper skin concerns, additional treatments such as laser resurfacing may be recommended to further enhance results.
References
1. Chemical Peels. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. 2. Chemical Peels. Mayo Clinic. January 21, 2022.
Kelowna Anti-aging Chemical Peels
The primary benefit of a chemical peel is younger-looking and healthier skin. Patients will notice a brighter skin tone and improved elasticity. Dark spots, discoloration, and fine lines and wrinkles are reduced or eliminated. Results from chemical peels are long-lasting, with many patients seeing benefits for a year or more. This is because a chemical peel stimulates natural collagen production, which results in increased elasticity and a youthful appearance.
Anti-aging chemical peels are ideal for anyone who wants to reduce sun damage, fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, rough or thick skin, dull skin tone, uneven pigmentation and brown spots, acne and enlarged pores. Our Kelowna anti-aging chemical peels are ideal if you are just looking to improve your skin complexion and get a radiant skin. They are great to have few weeks before your wedding or any other social event. The exfoliating effect on your skin surface makes your skin glow and helps your makeup sit better when applied. The exfoliating benefits aids the penetration of your nutrient-rich creams into the deeper layers of your skin. Patients may see better results from their at-home skincare routine after having a chemical peel. Research evidence also shows that moderate to deep chemical peels can shed away cumulative sun damage and prevent skin cancer from developing in the future.
Our anti-aging chemical peels work by signaling the skin cells to exfoliate and stimulating collagen and elastin production. These are the scaffolding blocks our skin needs to remain youthful and wrinkle free. A custom-made program by our Kelowna skin care specialists of medical grade anti-aging chemical peels treatments are designed to meet your unique needs. In addition to improving your face, this rejuvenating treatment can be used to refresh the hands, chest, and neck as well, creating a complete age-defying effect.
The anti-aging chemical peel is applied to the skin’s surface after being cleansed thoroughly. There are several different types of chemical peels which range from mild to intense peels. Each treatment is best suited to different types of skin concerns. Your skin care specialist will develop a chemical peel treatment that will best meet your goals and suit your skin type. During mild chemical peels, you will feel a slight warm sensation, which lasts a few seconds right after the chemical peel is applied on your skin. When using higher concentrations of the peel, you will receive a topical numbing cream, half an hour prior to the procedure. This way the treatment is easily tolerated. You will receive full instructions before you go home on how to care for your skin after the peel.
Soon after a mild chemical peel, your skin will feel softer, smoother, and subtly younger and will continue to improve with further treatments. You will not have visible peeling, and because there is no downtime, you can continue with your normal activities. After a moderate or deep chemical peel, your skin will peel and heal all within a week. The first couple of days after the peel, your skin will start feeling tight and turn slightly darker. The peeling process usually starts on day 3 and lasts until day 6 or 7. This will vary depending on the strength of the peel applied. We strongly recommend to never remove the skin that is separating (peeling) as this could cause scarring. Let it fall away naturally. It is strongly recommended to keep your skin moisturized at all times using a gentle moisturizer. We recommend the use of the ZO Post Procedure Recovery System to promote the healing process immediately post peel and for the first week after the procedure.
For optimal results, we recommend that you have a series of mild to moderate peels spaced 2-4 weeks apart. Chemical peels will not stop the clock from ticking; however they do turn it back for some time. Maintenance chemical peels are recommended at least once or twice a year to keep your skin looking clear, smooth, and radiant.
To speed up the healing process, the application of topical retinol is recommended nightly two to four weeks before your chemical peel. This treatment should be stopped one week prior to your anti-aging chemical peel. You should also avoid using creams or cleansers that exfoliate your skin, such as those containing salicylic, lactic, glycolic, and ascorbic acid one week prior to your treatment. When melasma or other skin pigment disorders are present, our experts might have to prime your skin with a skin lightening and brightening cream before and after your chemical peel. Prior to receiving the chemical peel, patients with a history of herpes or cold sores should receive appropriate treatment.
After the initial chemical peel treatment sessions at Cerulean Medical Institute, you will notice an instant improvement. Your skin will feel softer and look subtly younger. Further anti-aging treatments will bring an obvious transformation with a newer and healthier face to enjoy. After a week of a medium to deep chemical peel, there is an obvious skin rejuvenation transformation with a significant reduction of wrinkles and pigmentation.
Dr. Praven Chetty MD, DPD, DAAAM
Medical Director & Founder
Dr. Praven Chetty is a multi-award winning aesthetic physician specializing in natural looking, long lasting results. Dr. Praven Chetty combines his vast knowledge of anatomy and ageing with evidenced based cutting-edge techniques for truly customized outcomes.
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