Chemical peels use a chemical solution to improve and smooth the texture of the skin by removing its damaged outer layers. Chemical peels can be used to treat acne, uneven pigmentation, mild scarring, fine wrinkling, dry skin, rough skin and sun damaged skin.

Melanage and Mini Melanage skin lightening system Do you have uneven skin tone, deep pigment issues or Melasma? This system is a superficial peel designed to improve the texture and appearance of hyperpigmented skin which involves a medicated masque and an at-home regimen.

Vitalize or Innovative Renewal Peel For mild to moderate skin conditions including sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles, acne, acne scarring and mild Melasma.

Rejuvenize Peel For moderate to severe skin conditions including sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles, acne, acne scarring and moderate melasma.

Radiance Peel Blue peel Radiance effectively exfoliates the upper most damaged skin layers, leaving your skin fresh, renewed and radiant. You also get a nice tightening and toning effect.

Lactic Acid Peel This light to medium peel is a great maintenance for extending the results of deeper peels. Lactic gently exfoliates dull, dead surface skin, conditions and moisturizes, helps treat Eczema, Psoriasis and Rosacea.

Glycolic Acid/ Salicylic AcidGlycolic provides an exfoliation that fades fine lines, wrinkles and sun damage. The Salicylic helps treat acne. It boosts collagen and elastin productions as well as accelerates cell turnover for healthier skin.

Jessners PeelIt stimulates collagen and elastin production to keep skin taut and healthy, even as it ages. It's exfoliating properties lighten blemishes to even skintone, unclog pores and kills bacteria for clear, acne free skin.

Glycolic / Jessner Peel This peel is great for people with multiple skin issues. It combines the rejuvenating properties of glycolic acid with the acne-fighting strength of salicylic. The Jessner peel boosts collagen and elastin production to preserve skins youthful elasticity and accelerates cell turnover for luxuriously satiny skin. It fights acne and sooths inflammation. This is a combined peel treatment.

 

What To Expect During a Chemical Peel

This may vary from peel to peel.  In general, the skin is cleaned.  In some instances, i.e., TCA peels, a topical anesthetic may be applied.  The chemical solution is applied to the skin and left on the skin for varying periods of time.  Sometimes a neutralizing solution or water will be used to remove the chemical solution.  In some instances, the chemical solution is left on the skin.  It will self-neutralize.

A moisturizer and sunscreen will be applied.

Possible Side Effects of a Chemical Peel

You may or may not peel and flake for a period up to 7 days.  There will be some redness or brown afterwards.  Temporary dryness is common as well.  All chemical peels carry some uncertainty and risk.  A chemical peel is normally a safe procedure.  However, some unpredictability and risks such as infection and scarring, while infrequent, are possible.

Pre-Treatment Care

Pre-treatment procedures vary from peel to peel.  In some instances, you will be asked to pre-treat with products containing Retin A and hydroquinone.  With other peels, we will ask that you discontinue products like these 2 days prior to the peel.

Post-Treatment Care

With a mild acid peel, you should be able to work and continue your normal activities.  With a TCA peel, you may have moderate discomfort and some swelling and may have some “down time.”  It is important to keep the skin moist and adequately protected from UVA and UVB rays.  Sunscreen is critical.  Your new skin is very sensitive and susceptible to injury.  Harsh topical skin care products should be avoided for a minimum of 5 days in most instances.

The clinician will give you specific pre-treatment and post-treatment instructions.  It is essential that you follow these instructions in order to minimize side effects and to heal properly.