How to ensure optimal results from your chemical peel

There is several things that you can do as a patient to maximize the outcome of your chemical peel. A strict skincare regimen, with the proper products containing glycolic acid, will properly prepare your skin before the treatment and will maintain a good working balance between treatments. Using these products will strengthen the skin's ability to tolerate the treatment and higher concentrations of solutions.

Your doctor will provide you with more information on the right product for you.

It is recommended to stop smoking a couple of days before and after treatment to avoid the free radicals penetrating the sensitive skin. Smoking, together with exposure to UV light, destroys the support collagen and elastic fibres of the skin resulting in dull, pasty and unhealthy skin.

After and during treatment it is crucial to use a good quality sunscreen (ask your doctor for recommendations) and to apply it at least twice a day and more if one is exposed to the sun. It cannot be stressed enough that exposure to sun during and after chemical peel treatment could lead to severe damaging effects and unwanted pigmentation. It is important to take note that sun-damage and cigarette smoking are the two leading factors in aging skin and avoiding them is vital for proper treatment.

If you are interested in chemical peel treatments, the next step is to make an appointment with your doctor for a proper evaluation of your skin and for further information and treatment.