Traditionally, light-haired and fair-skinned people have been considered the best candidates for chemical peels. Nevertheless, this doesn’t mean dark-skinned people are exempt. A dark-skinned person can also record exemplary results depending on the condition being treated.

Severe wrinkles, bulges, and skin sags do not respond well to chemical peels. Individuals with such issues are advised to consider alternative treatments such as dermal fillers, laser resurfacing, eyelid lifts, or brow lifts. The physicians at ZO Skin Centre in downtown St. Petersburg will help you to determine which kind of treatment is best for your skin condition.

Which Conditions Can it Treat?

• Reduce dark patches, pigmentation, freckles and age spots
• Reduce the appearance of fine lines around the mouth and under the eyes
• Treat certain types of acne
• Improve the texture of areas that have been affected by skin damage
• Reduce the look of mild scars

Before Getting a Peel

Before the chemical peel is performed, it is important to inform our aestheticians of any recurring facial X-rays, cold sores, and scarring. Our doctors may also request you to stop taking certain medications, or to start preparing your skin for the procedure by taking medications such as glycolic acid, Roacutan, and Retin-A.

Our team of experts will work with you to determine the length and type of the peel you will receive, as this is very important to take in to consideration. It is a decision that will depend on the current condition of your skin and what you hope to achieve with this treatment.

Types of Chemical Peels

There are three types of peels, namely:

• Superficial: they are mild and can be performed on any type of skin.
• Medium: they tend to penetrate the skin more than the superficial peels.
• Deep: they penetrate several skin layers, and are only used on the face.

What to Expect After Your Peel

The recovery time after a peel is dependent on a number of factors, such as the type of peel you had and how it was done. Regardless of the type you choose, you need to ensure that you take proper care of your skin to speed up the healing process, prevent infections and ensure that the results will last longer.

Our team at ZO Skin Centre is looking forward to helping you achieve the skin you deserve. Contact our office today to schedule an appointment!

More than ever before, beauty seekers are moving away from invasive surgical procedures and chasing after gentle, non-invasive skin rejuvenation treatments. Reveal your beauty and look younger without undergoing invasive beauty procedures by getting chemical peels at ZO Skin Centre, located in St Petersburg, FL. You will fall in love with your face and skin all over again!

How Do Chemical Peels Work?

A chemical peel is an aesthetic non-surgical skin procedure used to treat certain skin conditions. They can enhance the appearance of the skin on the face, neck or hands. There are three different types of chemical peels to choose from. They are superficial or light peels, medium peels, and deep peels. A special solution will be applied to the skin to remove damaged outer and middle layers of the skin and remove damaged skin cells.

The three types of peels are similar in nature, except they vary in intensity with the superficial peel being a basic peel to gently exfoliate the outer layer of the skin. The choice of chemical peels depends on your skin type and beauty needs. We will guide you towards a treatment that best suits you. Whichever one is chosen, expect naturally amazing results with little to no downtime.

Improve Acne Scars and Discoloration

Chemical peels in St. Petersburg are especially favored in the treatment of acne-prone and discolored skin. This includes acne scars, sun damage, age spots, or rough or scaly patches.

Reduce Signs of Aging

You cannot avoid wrinkles and fine lines as you age. They even make you appear older. Chemical peels are proven to improve the appearance of and smooth out wrinkles and fine lines. With a more youthful appearance, you will no longer need to hide your age.

Restore Radiance

By removing dead and damaged skin cells, the skin is rejuvenated, allowing fresh, new cells to grow. This gives you a brighter complexion and makes you look more radiant than before.

Improve the color, texture, and tone of your skin and achieve a more youthful appearance with chemical peels at ZO Skin Centre. Just visit us in St. Petersburg, FL to get started. Contact us today to schedule a consultation!