Okay, so Sex & the City kind of gave chemical peels a bad rap. We all remember Samantha’s raw bacon face. Yikes. But you don’t have to worry about coming away sizzled.

But don’t worry, that is nothing like an actual chemical peel experience. At Renew Aesthetics, we will work with you to build the exact peel experience you want.

Before we explain more about our philosophy when providing a chemical peel, we figured we should cover the basics!

Skincare Science

Your skin is made up of a bunch of different layers of tissue. The two outermost of these layers of your skin are the epidermis and the dermis.

Different chemical peels are categorized by how deeply they can penetrate your skin and which layers the chemical exfoliants encourage your skin to shed its outermost layer, revealing younger, brighter, smoother skin.

Chemical peels are a highly effective treatment for resurfacing the skin and combating:

Acne scars
Skin discoloration
Uneven skin tone
Hyperpigmentation
Aging skin/spots
Actinic Keratosis
Freckles
Enlarged pores

Types of chemical peels at Renew Aesthetics

Chemical peels can be categorized in 3 ways: superficial, medium-depth, and deep. This has to do with the specific ingredients and indicates how deeply the mask will penetrate your skin. Deeper penetration allows the peel to treat more severe conditions.

Superficial chemical peels

Superficial, or light, chemical peels are very gentle; the main exfoliant used in these types of chemical peels is an AHA-like glycolic acid, which penetrates the outermost layer of skin.

Light peels are ideal for first-time clients or those who have sensitive skin and are best suited to address:

Fine lines
Acne
Acne scarring
Unwanted texture
Uneven skin tone

With a light peel, any redness and irritation you experience while recovering should be very minimal. The recovery period is typically only a few days to a week of limited product use and sun exposure.

The Superficial Peels we offer include: VI Peel, & Radiance Peel (part of our RenewSkin skincare line).

Medium-depth chemical peels

Medium-depth peels require a longer recovery period but produce more dramatic results after a single treatment. Immediately following your peel, you may experience redness, irritation, or flakiness as your skin sheds its dead and dull exterior to reveal a refreshed and rejuvenated you. Redness may persist for a couple of weeks to a month.

This type of chemical peel is ideal for clients with more pronounced:

Acne scars
Lines and wrinkles
Uneven skin tone or hyperpigmentation
Sunspots

As a rule, you should repeat medium-depth chemical peels every 4 to 6 months to maintain your results. If your skin is more or less sensitive, your Renew Aesthetics provider will work with you to build a more customized timeline!

The medium-depth peels we offer include: VI Peel, & ZO 3-Step Peels.

Deep chemical peels

Involving the harshest ingredients and penetrating your skin through the dermis, deep chemical peels are reserved for clients with extensive:

Sun damage
Wrinkles
Scarring
Precancerous growths

As opposed to medium peels, the results from a deep chemical peel are highly transformative and can last for years. You read that right: YEARS.

Naturally, though, these types of chemical peels also require a longer and more intense recovery process. This will include limiting your skin care products, exposure to the sun, and exercise. The exact recovery period varies for each patient.

Rejuvenate Your Skin with Renew Aesthetics!

With our individualized treatment plans, one-on-one consultations, and superior care, Renew Aesthetics champions our patients. You never have to question whether you are our top priority.

We serve patients from all over the area, including:

Rogers
Bentonville
Springdale
Fayetteville
And more!

Book a consultation to chat with our specialists about a chemical peel. We’ll sit down, get to know you, and discuss treatment options. We treat every patient individually with customized treatment plans tailored to their personal needs and goals.

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