| What are Chemical
Peels?
We use glycolic and alpha-hydroxy chemical peels to
help minimize fine lines, even out skin tone and texture,
and to reduce the appearance of sun damage on the
face, neck and chest. Depending on your skin type
and the desired effects, a TCA (trichloracetic acid)
peel may be suggested which is a deeper peel that
requires about a week of healing time.
How are they used?
Chemical peels are used to minimize fine wrinkling
on the face and neck, to even out the skin tone and
texture, and to reduce the appearance of sun damage.
What to expect?
Most of our chemical peels are performed by
our cosmetic assistants and take less than 20 to 30
minutes. They require no down time other than some
redness immediately following the procedure but you
may experience some sloughing off or peeling a few
days later depending on the type of peel you have,
your skin texture, and the at-home products you have
been using. A TCA peel or intermediate depth chemical
peel is performed by the physician or mid-level provider
and produces an extreme sunburned effect on the area
where used. This skin will begin to exfoliate (peel
off) within a few days, leaving the new skin pink
and smooth. You can apply makeup usually within a week.
How long do the effects last?
In order to get the maximum benefits from chemical
peels, it is recommended that treatments be repeated
every 3 to 4 weeks to a total of 4 treatments. After
that, a maintenance peel every 3 months should be
beneficial. The intermediate depth peels last at
least a year or longer with appropriate sunscreen
usage.
Before & After
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