Chemical Peels in Calgary & Chestermere, AB

The first step is very similar to a facial with the clinician cleansing and toning skin before applying the peel solution. Once your face is cleansed and free of dirt and debris, then Our Registered Nurse/ Skin Care Expert will apply the acid or blend of acids and ask what your “tingle level” is on a scale of 1 to 10. Most people say, it stays at a one to two for the majority of the peeling process. The peel experience will end with an application of corrective serums, moisturizers, and our favorite sunscreen SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion to moisturize and replenish skin from the acid solution. You won’t peel instantly but instead; you’ll leave with a glowing and hydrated complexion. Over the next few days, you should prepare to see some variation of peeling. How much you peel will depend on 1) how many layers of the solution were applied and 2) how your skin reacts to the solution. Peeling can range from minor flaking to sheeting.

The state of your skin after undergoing a chemical peel in Calgary depends on the type of chemical used and your skin type. Superficial peels have limited effects. Medium peels may cause some redness. Peeling generally starts to occur at day 2-3 post peel and can range from minor flaking to sheeting.

Most superficial peels do not cause the skin to peel excessively—though some may experience very light peeling one to four days after the procedure. The stronger the peel, the deeper it penetrates into your skin, requiring a proportionate amount of peeling and recovery time. During your consultation, our skincare experts will discuss recovery expectations, depending on his treatment recommendation.

Superficial peels are quite safe, although minor irritation of the skin can occur.

1. Light Peels- The light peel takes approximately three to five days to complete the shedding process. The skin may or may not flake and fall away. No downtime required.
2. Medium Peels- Medium peels usually persist for five to seven days. The skin can range from minor flaking to sheeting.

After getting a chemical peel in Calgary, it is vital that you follow the doctor’s recovery instructions in order for the procedure to be as effective as possible. What follows is list of what is involved in post treatment care:

• Avoid sun exposure, including sunbeds, for a minimum of 1-week
• Avoid strenuous exercise or swimming for 24-hours
• No waxing, extractions, electrolysis, radiation therapy or microdermabrasion for at least 1-week
• Don’t rub, pick or irritate skin
• Do not use any AHAs, BHAs, Retinols, hydroquinone for 5 days. No type of exfoliating mask for 24-hours
• Moisturize the skin day and night
• Use sunscreen!

On the day of treatment, you will need to refrain from using makeup. However, you can resume your normal cosmetic regimen the following day. Prior to treatment, our trained staff will discuss all pre-treatment preparation, as well as give you a post-procedural ‘recovery kit’ and homecare instructions.

There are different levels of peels available—superficial, medium and deep, with different products used. Medium and deep peels are not often indicated, and usually apply to more severe conditions. The most common type is a superficial peel, where only the outer skin layers are penetrated for rejuvenation and improvement of skin issues, such as fine lines and wrinkles, tone/texture clarity, decongested pores, acne, and hyperpigmentation. Please call our office to book or enquire about a consultation with our trained staff.

After a superficial peel, your skin will temporarily have an increased sensitivity to sunlight. Other possible side effects are slight redness for up to 24 hours, and dry and/or flaking skin for up to four days. Avoiding sun exposure and diligent use of a mineral-based sunscreen is essential to help protect your sensitive skin during the peel-treatment series.

Our Registered Nurse/ Skin Care Expert will make recommendations based on your skin type and concerns. We offer medical-grade skin care formulated and backed by science.

• Sun worshippers/sunbed users
• Pregnancy/ Breastfeeding
• Accutane- avoid for 6 – 12 months prior to peel
• Recent microdermabrasion
• Porphyria
• Diabetes
• Skin diseases
• Radiation treatment or traumatized skin
• Fever blisters (not a contraindication but an outbreak can occur)
• Recent use of AHAs, BHAs, Retinols, hydroquinone, and Glycolic acids (Ask our Registered Nurse/ Skin Care expert for more information)