Are Chemical Peels Safe?

If you want a way to address uneven skin tone and texture and reveal a softer, smoother complexion, chemical peels absolutely deliver. This long-used treatment for your skin encourages your body to slough off your outer layer of dead and damaged skin cells, uncovering the newer, healthier cells underneath. As a result, a peel can be a powerful way to move toward your cosmetic goals. 

Elaine Phuah, DO, MBA, FACOI, and our team don’t just offer chemical peels because they’re a highly effective way to transform your skin. We provide peels here at Hanami Medspa in Fort Worth, Texas, because they’re completely safe when our team applies them. 

How to safely get a chemical peel

If you’ve been hearing about concerns about chemical peels, it could be because the FDA recently issued a warning about them. The warning doesn’t say to steer clear of chemical peels in general, though. Instead, it specifically cautions against using at-home store-bought options. The FDA says, “Consumers should only consider using chemical peel products under the supervision of a dermatologist or licensed and trained practitioner.”

Here at Hanami Medspa, your chemical peel will always be performed by someone properly trained to protect your skin while applying it. Dr. Phuah is a board-certified physician, and our staff members all have the appropriate licenses. 

That means you can rest easy knowing that if you get a chemical peel at Hanami Medspa, you’re doing so with a trained, experienced team. 

Building in safety by customizing the peel to you 

We tailor the treatment to you to further protect your skin during your peel. Dr. Phuah and our team offer several different types of peels. The main ingredient in your peel could be:

• Glycolic acid 
• Jessner’s acid 
• Lactic acid
• Salicylic acid 
• Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) 

Lactic acid, for example, works well for sensitive skin. We might recommend this type of peel if you know your skin gets irritated easily or want minimal downtime after your peel. 

We also personalize your peel to move you toward your cosmetic goals. We can use this treatment to address:

• Acne 
• Acne scars
• Actinic keratoses
• Age spots
• Dull complexion
• Dry skin
• Fine wrinkles
• Melasma
• Sun damage

Because we adjust the depth of your peel to your skin and your goals, we build in safety measures for you. 

If you’re curious to learn more about chemical peels or our team’s qualifications to provide them, call us at Hanami Medspa or make an appointment online today. We’re here to discuss what a peel could do for you and how to choose the right one for your unique skin.