Unlock the Natural Beauty of Your Lips at UNCOVER Clinics

A lip peel is a dermatological procedure that exfoliates and brightens the lips for a long lasting desired results. People often struggle with darker or chapped lips due to various reasons like hyperpigmentation, dryness, sun damage, smoking and various other reasons. 

The process of lip peel is easy and effective, it uses mild exfoliants to gently remove the surface layer of lips giving a soft and supple appearance. The main aim of a lip peel is to remove dead cells and enhance the cell turnover of the upper layer of the lips. This gives the lips an even toned and moisturised look. Lip peels should always be done under the supervision of a dermatologist. Lip peel formulation should always be mild as lips are a sensitive area and shouldn’t be tried at home. 

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Benefits of Lip Peel Treatment

Lip peels are great treatments for many reasons: 

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• Smooth Texture - People struggle with a lot of dry patches and uneven texture on their lips. With a lip peel the texture of the lips becomes soft and smooth. 
• Reduce hyperpigmentation - People often have discoloration on their lips which makes some parts of the lips a bit darker. Lip peel allows for an improved and even tone of the lips. 
• Hydrated Lips - In specific times of the year, lips tend to dry out a lot. They need to keep reapplying lip balms and it becomes really difficult to keep lips hydrated always. Lip peels provide the lips more hydration. 
• Overall Glow - Dry, dull and discolored lips look really unappealing. Getting lip reels regularly helps maintain the natural glow of your lips all year round. 

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Who is an ideal candidate for a Lip Peel Treatment?

A lip peel treatment will be recommended by a dermatologist if you have: 

1. Discolored or dark lips that have an uneven and patchy tone like appearance. These patches usually occur due to smoking, sun damage or even genetics. 
2. Dry and chapped appearance that leaves your lips flaky and often makes small cuts. 
3. Dull looking lips even after using lip balms can benefit greatly from lip peel treatment. 

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How long do the results last for a lip peel treatment?

You can expect to see the results about a week or less following the procedure. As expected, the lips appear visibly softer and airy. For some people, their pigmentation improvement would require multiple sessions, the results would vary from person to person. 

The duration for which the results last relies strongly on various lifestyle choices and other factors, including skincare. But in general, one can expect results to last from a couple of weeks to a couple of months. If adequate care is maintained along with regular hydration then, better results are achieved.

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Aftercare of Lip Peel Treatment 

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Aftercare steps to follow after a Lip Peel treatment? 

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1. Hydration – Making sure that your lips are moist and protected by applying a rich lip balm with SPF.

1. Avoid Harsh Products – Do not use exfoliants or retinoids on your lips for a minimum of a week.

1. Sun Protection – Applying sunscreen or using protective lip products to stop PV discoloration from returning.

1. Gentle Cleansing – Do not rub or pick at your lips during the recovering phases.

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Side Effects of Lip Peel

Lip peels are assumed to be safe when done with the right protocol. At UNCOVER Clinics, we ensure that all patients are given the treatment as per protocol so that there is no chance of any side effects. There may be some side effects after the procedure however, they subside within a few hours. 

• Slight red discoloration of the skin
• Dryness and peeling of skin.
• Allergic reactions or enduring sensitivity

All these, if occurred, can be easily manage. While they will subside on their own in some time, our dermatologists will ensure they are treated correctly.