Chemical Peels

Vitalize Chemical Peel: $185 per treatment

SkinCeutical Chemical Peel: $185

per treatment

• Gradually corrects sun damaged skin
• Smooths fine wrinkles
• Reduces mild scarring
• Smooths rough texture
• Improves irregular discoloration
• Improves acne conditions

• Cannot remove or reduce broken blood vessels
• Cannot improve deep wrinkles
• It is impossible to truly change pore diameter. However, after the treatment, the pores will appear less pronounced.

• Avoid sun exposure, i.e. tanning or burning, one week prior to treatment.
• Discontinue the use of any Retinol creams, AHA’s, Glycolic Acid, Vitamin C or Bleaching creams one week prior to treatment

Chemical peels produce partial thickness injury to the skin, the depth of which is determined by the chemical agents. Following the trauma to the skin, the wound healing process reorients the new skin connective tissue. Collagen remodeling is the main reason chemical peels decrease sun damage and reduce wrinkles. Deep dermal regeneration can take weeks to months. The epidermis, however, heals in a few days giving the skin an improved appearance, more even skin color, smoother texture and overall, a healthier glow.

Aging skin is a chronic natural phenomenon. A single peel can reverse some of the clinical and histological signs of aging, but once the skin has healed from the peel, the aging process starts again. Therefore, a daily program specifically designed products that can reverse the signs of aging is necessary to maintain long-term improvement.

Most patients leave the office with their skin looking healthy and fresh. Any redness or discoloration can easily be covered with makeup and most activities can be resumed right away. Within 48 ours a mild flaking will occur, which can be controlled with moisturizers.

Multiple treatments may be required to achieve desired results. Subsequent peels may be repeated every 3 to 4 weeks. There is no limit to the number of peel a person ca receive as long as improvement continues. The effect is cumulative with time and enhanced with daily regimen products.

SkinMedica, the makers of Vitalize Peel, recommends washing the face in the evening. If the patient chooses to wash the face sooner, they should wait 1 to 2 hours until the yellow tinge completely disappears.

Chemical peels can be used on the neck and chest to improve fine wrinkling and blotchy discoloration including brown age spots. One peel is usually not sufficient enough to give the best results. Therefore, non-facial peels are usually repeated several times to achieve best results. It is important to understand that non-facial areas generally do not heal as well as the face due to significantly less amount of hair follicles and sebaceous glands. You might see less peeling on non-facial areas than on the face, but it will still notice an improvement in texture, smoothness, and color of sun-damaged skin.

One of the active ingredients in Vitalize Peel is salicylic acid that has been used for several decades to treat acne. Salicylic acid is a comedolytic agent. This agent is lipid soluble and therefore, it penetrates through the sebum of acne-prone skin better than water-soluble acids. Also, salicylic acid has anti-inflammatory properties since it is related to aspirin. In addition, Retinoic acid inhibits sebum production and reduces hyperkeratinization. It helps to unclog the pores and prevent the formation of new papules. Superficial exfoliation produced by Vitalize Peel also helps to improve post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation caused by acne lesions.

Sun avoidance during the recovery period is critical. After the peeling is complete, one can resume regular activities, but daily use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher is imperative for maintaining healthy skin.