Acne may fade, but the scars it leaves behind can feel like they last forever. If you have tried every serum, mask, and DIY remedy with little success, you are not alone. The good news? Chemical peels can help reveal the smooth, even skin tone hiding beneath those stubborn marks. By gently exfoliating and boosting collagen, they fade scars and refresh your complexion. Ready to say goodbye to acne scars? Let us dive into how chemical peels can transform your skin!

What Are Chemical Peels?

Chemical peels are skin-resurfacing treatments that use acids to exfoliate damaged layers, revealing smoother, clearer skin. They help fade acne scars, even out skin tone, and boost collagen production. 

Peels work by stimulating skin renewal, removing damaged layers, and promoting collagen for a smoother complexion. Whether you need a subtle refresh or a full transformation, there is a peel for you.

How Chemical Peels Help with Acne Scars

Acne scars can feel like unwanted reminders of past breakouts, but chemical peels offer a way to fade those marks and reveal smoother skin. By exfoliating damaged layers and boosting collagen production, chemical peels help improve both the texture and tone of scarred skin.

Which Acne Scars Benefit the Most?

These are some types of acne scars that benefit most from chemical peels:

• Hyperpigmentation (Dark Spots): Light and medium peels help fade discoloration.
• Shallow Scars: Medium and deep peels encourage collagen production to smooth these out.
• Deep Ice-Pick Scars: May require multiple deep peels or combination treatments.

Types of Chemical Peels for Acne Scars

Not all acne scars are the same, which is why there are different levels of chemical peels to target them. Whether you need a quick refresh or a deep resurfacing, there is a peel that can help smooth and brighten your skin.

Light Peels

Perfect for mild acne scars and discoloration, light peels using a lower strength of glycolic, lactic, or salicylic acid to exfoliate the skin’s surface. In addition, oxygen, enzymatic, mandelic, and peptide peel offer a lighter option as well.  These peels are great for evening out skin tone and reducing dark spots with little to no downtime. You might experience slight redness, but you can usually go about your day as usual. For best results, multiple sessions are recommended. 

Medium Peels

If you have more noticeable scarring, a medium peel penetrates deeper to remove damaged skin and boost collagen. TCA, vitamin A, and glycolic are used in medium peels as well as a greater strength of glycolic, lactic, or salicylic acid in comparison to the lighter peel. Expect a few days of peeling and flaking, but once healed, your skin will be noticeably smoother and more even-toned. 

Deep Peels  

For severe acne scars, deep peels penetrate the lowest skin layers. These peels stimulate intense collagen production, helping fill in deep scars and dramatically improving skin texture. Recovery takes longer (weeks, not days), but the results can last for years. For the safety of the patients, deep peels should only be administered by licensed physicians.

What to Expect During and After a Chemical Peel

Getting a chemical peel is an exciting step toward clearer skin, but knowing what to expect can make the process smoother. During the treatment, your skin will be cleansed before the peeling solution is applied. After cleansing, the chemical peel will be applied.  You may feel a tingling or warming sensation as the acids work their magic. Depending on the peel, a neutralizing agent may be applied after to stop complete its effect. To finish the treatment, your skin is soothed with moisturizer and sunscreen.

After the peel, your skin may look red or feel tight, similar to a mild sunburn. Light peels cause minimal flaking, while medium peels lead to noticeable peeling for about a week. Deep peels require a longer healing process but provide the most dramatic results.

To protect your skin, avoid sun exposure, keep your face moisturized, use sunscreen at all times, and resist picking at the peeling skin. With proper care, your fresh, renewed skin will soon be revealed, leaving you with a smoother, more even complexion.

Who is a Good Candidate for Chemical Peels?

Chemical peels work best for individuals with mild to moderate acne scars, uneven skin tone, or hyperpigmentation. Those with lighter skin tones tend to see the most even results, but deeper peels can be effective for darker skin when done carefully.

If you have sensitive skin or a darker complexion, it is important to choose the right peel to avoid irritation or discoloration. Our medical estheticians can recommend the safest option based on your skin type.

Anyone with active acne, eczema, or very deep scars will visit with our medical esthetician in a consultation to determine which is appropriate for your skin and skincare goals.

Choose Advanced Electrolysis & MedSpa for a Relaxing Chemical Peel

At Advanced Electrolysis & MedSpa, your chemical peel treatment is where personalized care meets professional expertise. Our skilled team offers tailored peels to target acne scars, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin texture and ensure you get the best results. Whether you are looking for a light refresh or a deeper peel, our services are designed to promote healing and rejuvenation with minimal downtime. Ready to reveal smoother, clearer skin? Contact us today to schedule an appointment and experience the transformative power of chemical peels.

The media is full of the evils of cellulite, and women everywhere are taught to worry about it and look for ways to reduce or remove it. Cellulite treatment has become a popular med spa treatment, especially during the summer, but what do we really understand about cellulite? In truth, cellulite myths abound, covering everything from removal, cures, and concealment. We address some of the most common myths here.  

What Is Cellulite?

Cellulite is a skin condition that causes dimpled flesh on the hips, thighs, buttocks, and abdomen. While the cause is still under scrutiny, it appears to center around the attachment of connective fibrous cords from the skin to the underlying muscles and the loss of collagen in the skin. With the loss of collagen in the skin, the connective fibrous cords are pushed against the skin causing dimpling.  In addition when fat cells accumulate, they press against the skin and cause the cords to pull down and give skin an uneven surface. 

Cellulite is more common in women because their fat more commonly accumulates in the hips, buttocks, and thighs as opposed to being distributed to other areas. Cellulite often becomes more apparent with aging as the skin begins to lose its collagen, elasticity and buoyancy. 

Cellulite Myths Debunked

The science of cellulite, like that of all components of the human anatomy, is under constant revision. As our understanding of the condition improves, further misconceptions about it continue to be controversial. For now, we come down on eight of the most common cellulite myths. 

Myth #1: Firming Creams Can Cure Cellulite

One of the most common cellulite myths is that creams and topical solutions will erase the condition. The short answer is that there is no cure for cellulite. Firming creams can help tone the appearance of cellulite, but no topical solution will smooth out the skin completely. Using firming creams are helpful to make the skin look more youthful and maintain some elasticity in affected areas, but doing so will not completely hide cellulite.

Myth #2: Cardio Gets Rid Of Cellulite

Another common entry on the list of cellulite myths is that cardio and exercise make cellulite vanish. Cellulite does not disappear in a burst of extensive exercise, but a proper workout routine can help increase muscle mass. This gives cellulite less room to pucker against the skin. Properly gaining muscle mass is an effective way to reduce the appearance of cellulite.

Myth #3: Diet Eliminates All Cellulite

The inconvenient truth is that once cellulite is present, it cannot be removed completely. Even a well-balanced diet will not cure the condition. That being said, reducing the amount of consumed fat is a beneficial way to improve skin’s appearance, and a well-rounded diet gives skin the nutrients it needs to stay firm. Eating well can minimize cellulite’s profile in a way similar to exercise’s effect. 

Myth #4: Men Don’t Get Cellulite

Gender-specific bias is one of the biggest cellulite myths that need to be debunked. Men can experience cellulite, though because of sex-specific fat distribution, cellulite is not as prevalent in men as it is in women. Men often see a change in appearance in their abdomen and upper arms. Just like women, men can seek laser treatments, micro-needling, or body sculpting for the treatment of cellulite, and the measures are just as effective. 

Myth #5: Only Overweight People Have Cellulite

While cellulite is formed by fat cells, it does not take much for it to form. Many people who are in good shape experience cellulite in the fatty areas of their bodies. Cellulite is not exclusive to those over their target weight.

Myth #6: Cellulite Disappears When Wearing Supportive Clothing

Wearing compression clothing or spandex under the clothes can hide the appearance of cellulite. This can be helpful to boost confidence, especially when in public or at special events. However, after compression clothing is removed, the appearance of the skin will return to its original state. Such clothing items do not cure cellulite or remove it—they are a temporary measure.

Myth #7: Liposuction Removes Cellulite

Liposuction is a medical spa treatment that is used to improve the appearance of cellulite. Those who choose to have the procedure should be aware that it does not cure cellulite. For all its benefits, occasionally liposuction can exacerbate the dimpling effect, making cellulite more apparent. There are more effective skin treatments for cellulite that can be more beneficial. 

Myth #8: Cellulite Is a Bad Thing

The prevalence of all these cellulite myths is rooted in this, the most pervasive. Society often portrays cellulite as something to hide and be ashamed of, but the truth of the matter is that cellulite is a common skin condition and is not a commentary on poor health or hygiene. If you want to take measures against cellulite, do so for your own sake, not because you feel shamed.

Skin Treatments With Advanced Electrolysis 

At Advanced Electrolysis, we can help you rejuvenate your skin through our advanced treatments, including EvolveX and Morpheus8. EvolveX is a body sculpting treatment to lose fat, tighten skin, enhance muscle, and address cellulite. Morpheous8 is another favorite amongst patients because of its properties that improve fine lines and wrinkles, tightens loose skin, improves cellulite, reduces stretch marks, and more. If you are looking for a little assistance in getting your body looking and feeling better than ever, contact us today to schedule your appointment. We will help you find the best treatment options for you and your desired results.