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A Few Things to Know Before Getting Your Chemical Peel

A chemical peel is a skin resurfacing procedure that improves and smoothes the texture of the face using a chemical solution that causes the skin to blister and eventually peel off. The regenerated skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin. Patients who are looking to reduce fine lines, improve mild scarring, alleviate acne, reduce age spots or freckles, improve the skin’s texture, or reduce the effects of sun damage may be good candidates for a chemical peel.

Before your peel:

Tell the doctor if you are taking any medication (pills, topical creams, etc.). Whether prescription or non-prescription, it may be necessary to discontinue these a few days or weeks prior to the chemical peel, so tell the doctor everything you ingest or use on your skin regularly.

Quit smoking or cut down as much as possible at least 30 days before your chemical peel. Nicotine hampers healing and can promote infection. Let the doctor know that you smoke before scheduling your chemical peel.

Eat a healthy diet, drink plenty of water and get sufficient rest so your skin is in good shape prior to your peel.

Do not shave, wax, bleach hairs or use hair removal creams and laser hair removal at least three (3) days prior to peel. Avoid irritating your skin.

Women who are pregnant or nursing should not receive a chemical peel. Additionally, patients who use retinoids or depigmentation treatments and those with cold sores, flat warts, keloid scars or anyone with recent facial surgery should avoid peels. Patients with aspirin allergies are not candidates for chemical peels.

Anesthesia is not required for a chemical peel, but your surgeon may use a sedative to calm and relax you, or a topical cream to numb the skin and keep you comfortable.

Although chemical peels are relatively safe, all procedures come with some risk. Potential chemical peel risks may include: redness; burning; itching; pain; scarring; sun sensitivity; hypo-pigmentation (lightening of the skin). Most of these complications can be avoided if you closely follow the doctor’s instructions.

Chemical peels are most commonly performed for cosmetic reasons — to enhance your appearance and your self-confidence. Chemical peels may also remove pre-cancerous skin growths, soften acne facial scars and even control acne. Chemical peels restore a healthier, more youthful, and even texture to the skin of the face, eyes, neck, chest and hands.

Contact us today to learn more about Los Angeles chemical peels at Cosmetique Aesthetics.

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Jesse Hunter
Jesse Hunter
2022-08-04
Fantastic service!
Norma Faria
Norma Faria
2022-07-20
Dr Sarshad take care of me since 2008, I keep saying that our relationship is more important than marriage 💑 and we will never get divorce, I love him and Rose, They always take a good care of me, I feel like we are family 👪. I love you and your good job Dr Sarshad or like I always call you" my forever husband".
Reegan Smyth
Reegan Smyth
2022-06-20
Dr. Sarshad, Rose and the entire staff are so knowledgeable and kind. Their weight management program helped me lose 40 lbs in 4-5 months and then maintain my current weight.
Jasmine Quezada
Jasmine Quezada
2022-06-18
I was referred to Dr Sarshad by my very good friend from college. I was very intimidated to try any kind of procedure, but the entire staff was very welcoming and created a non-judgmental environment for a newbie like me. I walked out of my first visit with some minor Dysport injections and was very happy with the results. I've since brought my mother in for IPL treatment and she loves her new skin. :)