Kansas City Chemical Peels Treatment Services

Following treatment, AVOID: 

• Sun tanning or any exposure to direct sunlight for 2 weeks – USE SUNSCREEN 
• No exercise while inflammation exists – usually 24 to 48 hours 
• No jacuzzi, saunas or steam baths for 24 to 48 hours 
• Do not pick or scratch or scrub skin

What to expect after a chemical peel: 

• Light Chemical Peel 

• Skin can be red, dry and mildly irritated 
• Takes 1 to 7 days to heal 

• Medium Chemical Peel 

• Skin can be red, tight and swollen 
• Stinging can occur 
• Use ice packs or fan if needed 
• Use pain-relieving medication ie: Ibuprofen, Advil or Motrin if needed 
• Can take up to 14 days to heal 

• Deep Chemical Peel 

• Skin can have severe redness 
• Severe swelling 
• Burning feeling 
• Throbbing  
• Eyelids might swell shut 
• Can take up to 14 days to heal 
• MUST DO SEVERAL TREATMENTS FOR OPTIMAL RESULTS