CHEMICAL PEELS
Chemical Peels
Enzyme, lactic, glycolic, jessner, hybrid, mix
Starting at $125 and up
Who are the candidates for a chemical peel?
This depends on the skin type, Fitzpatrick scale level and desired results, as well as which level of peel is most appropriate.
What is a chemical peel?
Chemical peels are topically applied acids that aid in the restoration and rejuvenation of the skins surface. Peels create a uniform and controlled shedding of several layers of the skin. Depending on the nature and depth of the peel, a significant number of layers can be exfoliated, stimulating new skin cell production and creating fresh vibrant appearance.
What are the benefits of a chemical peel?
Chemical peels can enhance the appearance of the skin by reducing blotchy and uneven pigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles, freckles, age spots, sun-damaged and acne scars, in relatively brief amount of time. Chemical peels accelerate the production of new skin cells revealing fresh smooth skin, immediately after the first treatment.
Superficial Peels
Superficial peels are designed to smooth coarse, dry skin, improve texture, sun-damage, and improve uneven skin tone. Recovery is generally rapid and may involve some minor flaking. A series of treatments is required for optimum results, with little or no down time. Performing superficial peels in a series can produce results similar to a medium or deep peel when the skin is properly pre-conditioned.
Medium peels
Medium peels are comprised of higher potency acids than the superficial peels. Medium peels start in the epidermis and upper dermis and can cause the skin to slough within 5-7 days. Immediately following treatment, the skin may appear red and is occasionally accompanied with swelling. Within a day, the skin turns brown in color and after 3-4 days initiates the peeling process.
Deep peels
Deep peels produce the most dramatic results. These peels cannot be performed by estheticians, and are recommended for treating deeper wrinkles, scars, blemishes and, in some cases, precancerous skin lesions. A deep peel targets the dermis. After a deep peel the skin is red and may result in some swelling and blistering. A crust may form, the skin may become tight and turn brown, just prior to peeling. Many layers of skin will peel over a period of 1-2 weeks. An ointment may be given to keep the area moist. Temporarily, the new skin will have the color and sensation of significant sunburn which will gradually fade to normal.