Chemical Peel in Queensland at our Mackay and Whitsunday Islands-area Facility

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Smoother, more youthful-looking skin can be attained with a chemical peel. Our Mackay and Bundaberg, Queensland-area skin rejuvenation professionals offer this effective procedure to eliminate layers of damaged skin cells and renew your skin for a healthier, refreshed aesthetic. A number of skin conditions, including wrinkles and sun damage, can be addressed with a chemical peel.

Chemical Peel

For centuries, individuals have been using various forms of the chemical peel to rejuvenate their skin. As we age, our skin is susceptible to a range of elements that can cause a variety of skin conditions. A chemical peel is designed to treat many of those conditions and not only give the skin significant aesthetic improvement, but also stimulate healthy skin growth. A chemical peel at our Mackay or Bundaberg, Queensland-area facilities can treat conditions including:

Wrinkles
Sun damage
Mild acne scarring
Uneven skin pigmentation
Age spots

The best candidates for chemical peel include those who have fair skin and light hair color; however, darker-skinned patients with a heavier hair color can also benefit from the procedure. A chemical peel can serve as a non-invasive alternative to other facial rejuvenation procedures such as facelift and cosmetic injections.

Please contact our cosmetic plastic surgery practice to schedule a consultation for chemical peel.

Chemical Peel Types

A chemical peel at our Queensland facilities, serving Mackay, Bundaberg, the Whitsundays and beyond, uses an acid solution to eliminate the outer layer of damaged skin cells, bringing forth the healthier layer of skin underneath. Depending on your aesthetic goals, Dr. James Gaffield and his staff of skin care professionals will use one of a variety of chemical peel treatments. These include:

Light Chemical Peel

A light chemical peel is typically used for milder skin conditions and more subtle rejuvenation. The chemicals used in a light chemical peel stay on the skin for less time than the deeper peels, and recovery time is shorter. For the most effective results, light chemical peels general require several treatment sessions.

Medium Chemical Peel

Medium chemical peels address deeper layers of skin than the light chemical peels for those with more pronounced skin damage. The number of treatments typically depends on your ultimate aesthetic goals; however, a number of sessions is usually best for the most significant results. Medium chemical peels do not require as much time for recovery as the deep chemical peel.

Deep Chemical Peel

A deep chemical peel is designed to treat heavy damage to the skin, including wrinkles, severe sun blemishes, and even pre-cancerous growths. Deep chemical peels are often so effective they only need one treatment instead of multiple treatment sessions. Recovery is longest for the deep chemical peel; however, results are generally the most significant with this treatment. Patients should be aware that some deep chemical peel solutions render the new skin layers unable to tan, and should therefore always take precautions when out in the sun.

Chemical Peel Procedure

Depending on the type of treatment you undergo, a chemical peel at our Mackay, and Bundaberg, Queensland-area facilities typically take under 30 minutes to complete. The deeper peels usually require sedation during the procedure. A chemical peel is performed by applying an acid solution to the target area. After a brief amount of time, the solution is washed away and an ointment is applied to the skin. Multiple treatment sessions often yield the best overall results.

Chemical Peel Recovery

The skin will shed its damaged outer layers over the course of about one week, depending on the extent of the chemical peel. Over this period, the skin will begin renewing itself. Patients should expect the skin to appear reddish and mildly swollen, but this will fade in the weeks following the procedure. Deeper chemical peels often require at least a few days of rest and recovery before returning to normal daily activities

Contact Elite Cosmetic Clinic and Pacific Plastic Surgery

To schedule a consultation for chemical peel at our Mackay or Bundaberg, Queensland-area facilities located near Gladstone, Australia, please contact James Gaffield, M.D. Our teams at Elite Cosmetic Clinic and Pacific Plastic Surgery look forward to helping you rejuvenate your skin and look youthful, healthy, and vibrant.