Chemical peels and laser treatments are two of Stadia Med Spa’s most frequently requested skin rejuvenation services. While these two treatments are available year-round, fall is the perfect season to add them to your skincare routine.
The transition from summer to fall is not only marked by a change in the outside temperature and your coffee order – it marks a shift in your skincare.
In the summertime, your primary concern is skin protection. You focus on wearing sunscreen and spending time out of the sun during the hottest part of the day.
But the shorter days and longer nights of the fall provide plenty of time for recovery and rejuvenation. The sun is less intense, and you spend more time wearing sweaters and drinking hot beverages than in direct sunlight.
The short days and lack of sunlight make fall the perfect season for certain skincare treatments – including chemical peels and laser treatments.
In this article, learn why fall is the best season to book these rejuvenating skin treatments and make the most of this transitional skincare season!
While chemical peels and laser treatment have similar goals – i.e., improve your skin’s appearance and minimize imperfections – the two are not interchangeable.
Let’s break them down a little so you can see which might work better for you and your skincare goals.
Chemical peels are cosmetic facial treatments that reduce wrinkles, acne, scarring, and uneven skin tone from sun damage by peeling away the top layer of skin. As new skin cells replace the old, your skin appears fresher and smoother.
Chemical peels are customizable, so your provider can adjust the intensity of your peel (mild, medium, or deep) to fit your skin type and help you meet your unique skin care goals.
Laser treatments use heat to promote collagen production in the deeper layers of your skin while removing the outer layers. This treatment helps with acne scars, deep wrinkles, facial sagging, sun damage, and more. Your provider can adjust the laser for a surface-level treatment or to target deep scarring and discoloration.
In general, laser treatments are more expensive than chemical peels but typically deliver faster results. You can ask your provider for their recommended treatment at your free consultation at Stadia Med Spa. They will discuss your skincare goals and answer any questions about the treatments before you book to ensure you choose the best treatment for your skin.
Fall is uniquely suited for treatments like chemical peels and laser treatment for many reasons. Primarily, short days reduce sun exposure to minimize post-treatment complications and give you time to address summer-induced skin damage. The cooler temperatures also provide a more comfortable recovery and may reduce sign inflammatory side effects.
Keep reading for a more in-depth look at fall’s unique advantages for chemical peels and laser treatments.
Recovery from chemical peels and laser treatments is made all the more difficult in the summer. One of the most important considerations to ensure you get the best results from your treatment is to stay out of the sun.
Laser treatments and chemical peels essentially remove the top protective layer of your skin. This makes your skin extra sensitive while it slowly regenerates.
If you spend a lot of unprotected time in the sun after skin resurfacing, you may start to see hyperpigmentation – small white spots on the skin’s surface. Hyperpigmentation is permanent, so it’s highly recommended that you avoid the sun while your skin recovers. Heightened photosensitivity typically lasts for about two weeks after your treatment.
In the fall, staying indoors with a warm drink while you watch a movie isn’t as inconvenient as it might be during the summer when you are trying to take advantage of the warm weather. Before your skin resurfacing treatment at Stadia Med Spa, your provider will go over the best post-procedure practices to ensure you get the best results.
The sun is one of the main contributing factors in prematurely aging skin. It also causes significant damage if we don’t properly protect ourselves from its rays. During the summer, the sun is hard to avoid, especially if you enjoy certain outdoor activities like swimming, hiking, etc.
But when the weather shifts, you add layers that protect your skin from the sun. You probably spend less time outside. All of this makes fall the perfect time to address summer-induced skin damage, such as sunspots, uneven pigmentation, and fine lines.
Chemical peels and laser treatments remove the damaged top layer of skin. Damaged skin cells are removed and replaced with healthy ones, and sunspots, fine lines, and uneven skin tone are easily corrected with these simple skin resurfacing procedures.
Redness, irritation, and other minor reactions are common after chemical peels and laser therapy. And extreme temperatures – like a hot summer day – make recovery even more uncomfortable.
Not only are the cool fall days perfect for recovery, but summer is full of strenuous outdoor activities, which expose your skin to harmful sun rays and make you sweat, which may irritate your skin further and slow your recovery.
You may think, if fall is a good time, winter is probably even better. But consider the benefits of a rejuvenating skin treatment before the dry, cold days of winter. When you prepare your skin for winter with a chemical peel or laser treatment, you can look forward to an improved skin texture and appearance throughout the winter.
Surface-level chemical peels last several weeks to several months. But deeper peels and laser treatments improve your skin’s appearance for several months to a year. This fall could be your ideal season for skin rejuvenation with results that last well into the new year.
Fall truly is the perfect season for chemical peels and laser treatments. Summer activities are ending, and winter adventures have yet to begin. Your skin has ample time to recover, and you are safe from the sun’s harmful UV rays while you do.
Treat yourself to a skin rejuvenation treatment this fall at Stadia. Contact us to schedule a free consultation today!
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