The surface of the facial skin changes significantly over the years. Exposure to UV rays, acne, lost collagen and other aging factors can leave your skin looking dull and older. One of the options to refresh your facial skin is peeling away the surface skin cells to reveal the new skin just underneath. At FEM Women’s Wellness, we offer rejuvenating chemical peels to give your skin a youthful glow, available at our clinic in the Reno and Lake Tahoe, NV, area.
What Is a Chemical Peel?
The term “chemical peel” can sound painful and destructive, but these treatments are actually non-invasive and beneficial to your skin. The “chemicals” are actually types of acids usually found in plants that can exfoliate the skin. There are different levels of chemical peels, from mild peels to gently exfoliate and revive the skin to deeper peels that can provide more dramatic results.
Chemical peels can usually be performed in less than an hour. The acid formula is applied to the skin and left on for a specific amount of time. When the peel is removed, it removes dead skin cells to reveal brighter skin underneath. Deeper chemical peels remove more of the top layer of skin, which can result in redness and flaking in the following days. However, the deeper chemical peels can remove more skin imperfections for more youthful-appearing skin.
Benefits of Chemical Peels
Facial chemical peels address many skin flaws that can affect the tone and texture of your skin. Some of the issues that can be improved with chemical peel treatment include:
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Large pores
- Dull skin
- Uneven pigmentation
- Sun damage
- Acne scarring
- Rough texture
If your skin is looking older or uneven in tone or texture, a chemical peel could be right for you. Our aesthetic professionals at FEM Women’s Wellness can evaluate your skin and recommend a chemical peel to refresh your skin’s appearance.
To learn more about chemical peels and our other aesthetic treatments, come see us at FEM Women’s Wellness. Contact our clinic in the Reno and Lake Tahoe, NV, area to schedule your facial chemical peel consultation.