- Take antiviral medication to speed up healing.
- Use a retinoid cream a few weeks before your treatment.
- Avoid unprotected sun exposure.
Treatment Length:
30 minutes
Number of Sessions:
Once every 4-8 weeks
Duration of Results:
Varies
What It Treats:
Face, chin, neck, acne scarring, discolored skin...
What It Treats:
Face, chin, neck, acne scarring, discolored skin, precancerous growths
Improve Your Appearance
Chemical peels are formulated to drastically improve the appearance of your skin over time by using a chemical solution to remove the surface layers of your skin. They are used for treating wrinkles, skin discoloration, and scarring, and they are an excellent method of reducing the appearance of acne.
Since chemical peels in Winter Garden vary in strength, we can customize your treatment to suit your particular needs at Horizons OBGYN & Aesthetics.
How It Works
A chemical peel is a skin-resurfacing procedure that removes the top layers of your skin. By applying a solution containing either salicylic acid or glycolic acid to the surface of the skin, we can treat wrinkles, acne scarring, and precancerous growths.
The restorative treatments can vary from a light, medium, or deep chemical peel, based on the patient’s cosmetic goals.
Benefits of Chemical Peels
Get Rid of Stubborn Acne
Chemical peels are a great way to reduce the formation of acne and quickly lighten acne scarring. Often treated with topical creams and medications, a chemical peel is a great way to drastically improve the appearance of acne.
Reduce Signs of Aging
As we continue to age, so does our skin, and a chemical peel treatment helps reduce the appearance of age spots, uneven skin tone, roughness, and dryness. Following a chemical peel, you’ll notice a brighter, smoother complexion.
Erase Precancerous Growths
Deep chemical peels in Winter Garden can reduce your risk of skin cancer and remove actinic keratosis patches. These patches, which are formed by years of skin exposure, can eventually lead to cancerous growths.
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What to Expect from Chemical Peels
Step 1: Consultation
You will meet with one of our care professionals to determine your eligibility for a chemical peel. We will learn more about you, your health, and your past medical history. From there, we can recommend the best treatment that’ll suit your specific needs, which may include a chemical peel in Winter Garden.
Step 2: Treatment
Your provider will apply the chemical solution containing glycolic or salicylic acid to your face using a brush, gauze, or sponge. The treated area will whiten, and then your specialist will apply a neutralizing solution to remove the chemical from your skin. During this process, you may feel a slight stinging from the chemical, but you should not experience a burning sensation.
Step 3: Results
After your treatment, your skin will feel tight and appear red. Be sure to apply SPF and keep your skin clean and moisturized after your treatment. The recovery times will vary from person to person, depending on the strength of the peel you have received.
Chemical Peels Care Instructions
Results for chemical peels in Winter Garden can vary. To achieve the results that you’re looking for, it is important to remember a few key points. Before your procedure, your specialist will brief you on your pre- and post-care instructions.
- Avoid picking, rubbing, and scratching your skin.
- Use petroleum jelly to soothe your skin.
- Use ice packs and over-the-counter pain-relieving medications for comfort.
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About Our Practice
Our story begins with Dr. Manny Herrera, a board-certified OBGYN and body sculpting aesthetic surgeon, and his wife Katie Herrera, a certified nurse midwife/women’s health nurse practitioner. We founded Horizons OBGYN & Aesthetics to offer the most comprehensive women’s care all in one place.
Our award-winning practice is proud to serve our Winter Garden community. We are proudly trilingual, speaking English, Spanish, and Portuguese, so that we can best serve our patients. When you visit our practice, you’ll experience compassionate and dedicated care that gives you peace of mind and the best service every time.
Frequently Asked Questions
After your treatment, you may experience mild side effects and temporary skin reactions from your chemical peel such as redness, flaking, and peeling, depending on the strength of your treatment solution. Some patients may take time from work or stay inside until these conditions are fully clear.
This type of treatment offers many long-term benefits. Once fully healed, you’ll notice faded dark spots, drastically minimized acne scars, and an overall brighter and more vibrant appearance. Be sure to wear sunscreen to protect your skin’s barrier, and consider all post-treatment preventative measures.
After your chemical peel in Winter Garden, it is important to protect your skin against environmental damage. Be sure to resist exfoliating and using harsh topical creams and moisturizers that contain retinol and vitamin C until your skin has fully healed from your treatment.
