What will I feel and experience during and after the treatment?
It depends on the type of Chemical Peel applied.
Some Chemical Peels are painless with only a slight tingling and itchy sensation during the application. Other Peels are virtually painless with a minimal burning sensation of the skin soon after the application. There are also Peels that gives the skin a short intense heat and burn. Any discomfort experienced is short and subsides after about a minute or two.
Various degrees of redness may also occur during the treatments but will resolve quickly. Your skin may feel either clean, hydrated, glowing to a little tight and dry, and even feel slightly heat sensitive directly after the treatment or for the next 5 – 7 days. This will depend on the type of Chemical Peel that was applied.
Skin shedding of the various Chemical Peels also differ. In some instances, you will experience no visible peeling although microscopic peeling occurs. In other instances, you can experience
visible peeling and dry flaking, giving you a downtime of approximately 3 – 7 days. Skin takes a while to repair itself, so you can expect a significant change in skin smoothness, firmness, glow and texture anywhere between day 2 – 7 and your skin will feel hydrated, plumped and glowing.
How many treatments are required?
A Chemical Peel is not a once-off fix. Several treatments over an extended period may be needed to achieve results safely. Also, more than one type of Chemical Peel may be required to achieve results.
How long is a treatment session and what are the treatment intervals?
The Chemical Peel is usually no longer than 10 minutes, but due to upfront preparation of the skin, the treatment will last any time between 15 – 25 minutes.
Treatment intervals vary by the different types of Chemical Peels. Some of the Chemical Peels may be performed bi-weekly and others may only be performed every 4 weeks. Depending on the client’s concern, Chemical Peels will be recommended 2 x a month, alternatively, the average recommended interval period is approximately 1 x per month.
Due to the rapid cell turn-around of our skin, Chemical Peel intervals should not exceed 6 weeks.
Who can do this treatment and is it safe?
All skin types can be treated. The application of Chemical Peels is not harmful or unhealthy if managed within the treatment protocols.
It is important to note that each Chemical Peels have very distinct pre and post treatment protocols which the client need to adhere to.
A complimentary consultation session of approximately 30 minutes, is required upfront where a comprehensive assessment will be done to determine whether you can proceed with treatments. During this session, expectations and possible contraindications will be discussed, and a plan formulated in accordance to your needs. If you are allergic to aspirin or any related products, or you are pregnant you may not proceed with the Chemical Peel.
For the treatment of pigmentation for skin types 4 – 6, it is compulsory at Canvas Aesthetics to, use Corrective Brighter Concentrate and Ovelle Supplement 14 days prior to treatment. This is precautionary and to calm down the additional production of pigmentation, resulting in Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation.
