What is a Chemical Peel? What is the downtime, and when is the best time to have a chemical peel

Smoother, tighter and beautiful skin can be achieved after just one Chemical Peel treatment.

Chemical peels are the perfect treatment to achieve smoother, tighter and brighter-looking skin, instantly. Results can be seen immediately after just one treatment, making it the ideal solution for those looking for a beautiful complexion. Dr. Christine is proud to offer the Obagi Blue Peel Radiance chemical peel treatment, a unique blend of salicylic, glycolic and lactic acids to provide a gentle but effective facial chemical peel.

What is a Chemical Peel?

The Obagi Blue Peel Radiance chemical peel works by exfoliating the uppermost damaged skin layers, leaving your skin fresh, renewed and radiant. It contains a unique blend of salicylic, glycolic and lactic acid to provide a gentle yet effective peel for a range of skin concerns such as acne, melasma and photo damage. After just one treatment, skin will appear tighter, smoother and brighter.

Key benefits of a Chemical Peel treatment:

• Improvement in skin texture and tone: the Obagi Blue Peel Radiance treatment can improve the look and texture of your skin after just one session, making it ideal for those who want their skin to be brighter and tighter instantly.

• Reduction in fine lines and wrinkles: by stimulating the production of collagen, the Obagi Blue Peel Radiance peel treatment helps to plump the skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, particularly around the eye area and mouth.

• Repairs skin from sun damage: Chemical Peel treatments can help lighten dark spots and age spots, reduce pigmentation, and help correct the effects of sun damage such as sunspots and uneven skin tone.

• Reduction in acne and scars: the Obagi Blue Peel Radiance chemical peel can help to clear blocked pores, reduce inflammation and kill the bacteria associated with acne. Acne scars will also appear reduced due to the exfoliating effects of the peel to the outer layers of skin.

Chemical Peel treatments have a number of benefits including improvement of skin tone and texture, reduction in acne and scarring, and repair from sun damage.

When is the best time to have a Chemical Peel treatment?

The ideal time to have a Chemical Peel treatment is during the cooler months when there is less risk of being exposed to the sun, and UV radiation is lower. Chemical Peel treatments work by exfoliating the uppermost damaged skin layers, so protecting the new skin cells is very important. Even during the winter months, patients who have had a Chemical Peel treatment should use a sunscreen of at least SPF30 at all times, especially for the week post-peel.

What is the downtime after a Chemical Peel treatment?

There is usually minimal downtime after a Chemical Peel treatment but after the peel your skin will feel dry and tight and there may be some redness. Some patients will have no peeling at all, where as others will experience some mild peeling from around day 2 after the peel and usually lasting until day 7. I recommend avoiding active skincare for a further 5-7 days after your peel treatment.

What results should you expect from a Chemical Peel treatment ?

Patients notice brighter, tighter and smoother looking skin after just one Chemical Peel treatment, but for best results you will usually need a course of 4 to 6 treatments spaced 3-4 weeks apart.

Who is suitable for a Chemical Peel treatment?

The Obagi Blue Peel Radiance is not suitable if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you have an allergy to salicylates (aspirin). It is also not suitable if you have completed a course of Roaccutane in the last 12 months or if you have dermatitis, active cold sores or inflammatory Rosacea.

Why Choose Dr. Christine Medical Aesthetics?

Dr. Christine Medical Aesthetics is proud to offer the Obagi Blue Peel Radiance to her patients to help them achieve a brighter, smoother and tighter complexion. When choosing your appointment please ensure that you have not had any of the following treatments in the preceding 2 to 4 weeks: laser hair removal, waxing or depilatory creams, electrolysis or microdermabrasion. You will need to stop all active skincare for at least 5 days before and 5 days after your chemical peel. If you are due to go on a hot sunny holiday in the next few weeks, then it is best to book your chemical peel for a month after your return.

Book your appointment today with Dr Christine Or for fresh, renewed and radiant skin, instantly.