Jessner Peels

What You Need To Know About The Versatile Jessner Peel

Chemical peels in the past have gotten a bad reputation for being too harsh, or being limited in their usage. That may have been true for some of the older types, but today with the popularity of the Jessner peel growing every day, this is no longer true. For a gentle facial peeling treatment, you cannot beat the benefits of this wonderful solution for clearing up all kinds of skin problems.

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What Makes It So Different?

For one thing, the combination of chemicals in the Jessner peel makes it very gentle, with very little side effects. Included in the mix is Resorcinol, that invigorates the skin and enhances natural healing, as well as salicylic acid and lactic acids. Many of these appear naturally in the skin, so the percentage of them present in this chemical peel actually adds to the health of your skin, rather than irritating it beyond comfort levels.

Another reason it has become so popular is its use in the fight against acne. If you have ever experienced an acne outbreak, then you know that it is never limited to just your face. This peel is one of the very few that is usable all over, not just the face, with the same effective and gentle results. It is also suitable for all kinds of skin types, and if you have a darker skin tone, there is no worry about discoloration or bleaching effects when using this skin peeling treatment.

How it Works

Effective on anyone suffering from sun damaged skin, light wrinkles or fine lines, and mild to severe acne, this peel saturates the first couple of layers of skin, triggering the natural peeling process, and brings forth smoother and healthier skin. At the beginning of the treatment, our doctor will apply a gentle glycolic cleanser to your skin. This is done to remove any substances, like dirt, oils or dead skin that could possibly block the peel from being absorbed into your skin. The application itself can feel warm when applied, so if you are uncomfortable, please tell the doctor so that you can be made more comfortable.

The Jessner peel is a self neutralizing solution.  Within three days after your treatment, you should notice some flaking and peeling around the treatment area. Continue using a gentle cleanser, and once the peeling process is over, you will see new, healthy skin appear.