Plan Your Fall Chemical Peel
Summer is a fun, favorite time of year for all of us. From beach vacations, pool parties, backyard barbecues, and simply having more hours of daylight to enjoy the outdoors are some of the wonderful ways we enjoy summer and make wonderful memories. Try as we might to load up on sunscreen, wear large brimmed hat and sunglasses, our skin can still experience cellular damage. UVA rays can cause damage to the skin membrane, UVB rays damage the DNA of the cells and IR-A damages the mitochondria. Unfortunately, the SPF (sun protection factor) number of a sunscreen indicates only the level of protection from the UVB rays and UVA rays are 50 times more prevalent than UVB rays. They penetrate deeply into the skin cell layers damaging collagen and cells. It is very likely that some of these dangerous rays took a negative toll on our skin over the course of the summer months. Thankfully, there are ways we can correct some of the damage and prevent the unwanted photo-aging. The use of topical cosmeceuticals can rejuvenate the skin, growth factors help support the skin’s natural ability to support itself and anti-oxidants are free radical scavengers and help fight the signs of aging. In-office chemical peels are a must for reversing the damage and photo aging process. I recommend that all of my clients have a single chemical peel or series of peels at this time of year to correct sun damage. Chemical peels come in several different strengths. A treatment plan can be customized for each person based on their skin type, concerns, level of damage and desired outcome. Sometimes results can be achieved with a single peel, other times a series of two to three peels are necessary to work on more stubborn or deeper issues. I would encourage everyone to start planning now for their chemical peels. Minimal downtime can be expected post procedure. The skin will start off pink the day of the peel and will be very tight until peeling starts, generally 48 to 72 hours after the procedure, and can last 2 to 5 days. I would recommend looking ahead at your schedule and setting up a time to accommodate this process since it’s not too early to plan your fall skin rejuvenation. If you are unsure what your skin needs, please call 865-218-6210 to set up a complementary consultation.