What are Chemical Peels?

A Chemical  peel is a treatment in which an acid solution is used to remove the damaged outer layers of the skin. Typically administered as a facial peel, a chemical peel enhances and smoothes the texture of the skin. It is and effective treatment for facial blemishes, wrinkles and, uneven skin pigmentation.

Chemical Peel Candidates

In general, patients with fair skin and light hair are the best chemical peel candidates. However, patients with other skin pigmentation and hair color can achieve good results as well.  Ideal candidates for the chemical peel procedure are individuals who are unhappy with the appearance of their skin, have realistic expectations of their procedure, and do not smoke.

Light Chemical Peels

Many skin problems are caused by or associated with an excessive build-up of dead skin cells that makes the skin thick and dull, and may cause clogged pores. AHAs help to loosen and remove the surface layers of skin, as well as promote more even pigmentation and deeper skin firming affects.  

A Glycolic Acid peel treatment is a specific technique for skin renewal. During this process, a high concentration of glycolic acid is applied to the skin for a short period of time and then chemically neutralized to end the treatment. This procedure rapidly removes the damaged layer of surface skin cells revealing fresh skin, and stimulating cell rebuilding and restructuring of deeper skin layers. This procedure can help the skin appear smoother, healthier, plumper and tighter, with more even pigmentation. 

Chemical Peels

Glycolic Peel		$75.00		an excellent non-surgical minimally invasive procedure that can treat fine facial wrinkles, acne, uneven pigment, and skin dryness.
Salicylic Peel		$75.00		exfoliates the skin while decongesting the pores and reducing irritation. This peel is excellent for acne prone skin.
Lactic Peel		$75.00		removes dead skin cells, and promotes softer and more radiant skin. Ideal for sun damaged skin.
Obagi Blue Peel / TCA Peel				(price varies, consult needed) – is a trichloracetic acid (TCA) peel to rejuvinate skin and eliminate fine lines, scarring, and pigmentation problems.