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Chemical peels are some of the simplest means of reducing the signs of aging on your face, such as fine lines, acne scars, pigmentation problems, and other surface concerns. Chemical peels are gentle treatments similar to the facials you receive at spas. They involve the careful application of special products on your face to exfoliate the uppermost layers of your skin.

As the dead and damaged skin cells peel away, you can see the smooth, flawless, and youthful skin underneath. Chemical peels are specifically formulated to address your unique skin concerns, making them highly individualized treatments. This page provides an overview of chemical peels and how they can help you. If you want to discuss your specific options, please talk to one of the Synergy MedAesthetics skin care providers about chemical peels in Yakima, Washington.

How do chemical peels work?

Chemical peels are an exceptional addition to your general skin care regimen. They essentially speed up the natural process through which your body sheds old skin and produces new skin. When we’re younger, our bodies maintain faster skin cell turnover — the older skin cells are frequently replaced by new skin cells to keep us looking fresh and youthful.

However, as we grow older, the skin cell turnover slows down, leading to a dull and tired appearance. Factors like sun exposure and environmental pollutants further slow down the process, making the superficial problems on our skin, such as acne scars, hyperpigmentation, etc., persist longer. Chemical peels rejuvenate our skin by speeding up the skin cell turnover.

What are the types of chemical peels?

All chemical peels aren’t built the same. Each Yakima chemical peel formulation includes unique products and ingredients that determine its strength and efficiency. Generally speaking, stronger chemical peels are far more effective, but they also produce more side-effects and involve more downtime. When selecting peels, you must balance the potential benefits with the potential recovery period.

The following are the types of chemical peels:

  • Superficial Peels: These use mild acids, like alpha-hydroxy acid, to exfoliate the superficial layers of the skin, remove the oils and debris from the clogged pores, etc. They involve little to no downtime.
  • Medium Peels: These use trichloroacetic or glycolic acids to exfoliate the outermost and medium layers of the skin. They’re especially useful when removing the dead and damaged skin cells, but they might necessitate a day or two of recovery.
  • Deep Peels: These use phenol, trichloroacetic acid, and other strong ingredients to penetrate the middle layers of the skin to remove all the damaged layers. They’re incredibly effective at rolling back the signs of aging, but they also involve considerable downtime.

What can chemical peels treat?

  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Sun damage
  • Acne scars, surgical scars, and burn scars
  • Acne breakouts
  • Sunspots and age spots
  • Freckles and skin discoloration
  • Hyperpigmentation and pigmented lesions
  • Rough patches of skin

Choose the ideal chemical peels at Synergy MedAesthetics.

Synergy MedAesthetics provides a wide range of chemical peels across various strength categories. Our cosmetic providers carefully analyze your skin quality and discuss your goals to recommend the ideal chemical peels for your unique concerns. Please schedule an appointment with our providers to discuss your options for chemical peels in Yakima.

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