CHEMICAL PEEL
Chemical peel is a facial treatment that will significantly improve the tone and texture of your skin. It works by removing the damaged outer layers of your skin to reveal healthy and vibrant skin beneath. After the treatment, your new skin comes in looking younger, healthier, and more even in texture and tone.
What does a Chemical Peel treat?
Hyperpigmentation
Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Uneven Texture
Acne & Acne Scars
Sun Damage & Dark Spots
PCA PEEL
This peel will even skin tone and provide more exfoliation for oilier, thicker, and more resilient skin types. It is excellent for those with active or cystic acne, asphyxiated skin (dry on the surface, oily underneath), sun-damaged skin, or those who require deeper treatment
Key Benefits: Works to improve the appearance of skin tone and provide exfoliation for oiler, thicker, and more resilient skin types. Effective for those who require a deeper treatment
Key Ingredients: Lactic Acid (AHA 14%), Salicylic Acid (BHA 14%), Kojic Acid (3%), Citric Acid, Hydroquinone (2%), Resorcinol
PCA ENZYMATIC PEEL
This peel combines enzymatic and alpha hydroxy acid with antioxidant action and anti-inflammatory benefits, aiming to exfoliate, brighten, and strengthen skin
Key Benefits: Mild enzymes and gentle acidic botanicals come together to form the perfect potion to prep improve your skin. Works to improve brightness of skin, improve texture, and deliver gentle skin-smoothing benefits. You will experience no down time and zero discomfort. Suitable for all skin types
.Key Ingredients: Carica Papaya Fruit, Tartaric Acid, Pichia/Resveratrol Extract, Grape fruit cell extract
Generally, superficial peels can be used on all skin types. However, if you have a darker skin tone, you have a greater risk of experiencing a darkening of your skin after treatment. This condition is called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. If you have a naturally darker skin tone, you may want to get the advice of your dermatologist about other less aggressive treatments to reduce the risk of hyperpigmentation.
Chemical peeling may also not be recommended if you:
Have a history of abnormal skin scarring.
Have extra coloring in your scars.
Have skin conditions or take medications that make your skin more sensitive.
Can't stay out of the sun for the healing period.
PRE & POST CARE
PRE CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
Avoid using any alpha hydroxy acid products (such as glycol or lactic acid) or salicylic acid products for 72 hours before your peel
If you use Accutane, discontinue for a year prior to the chemical peel
Avoid retinol, tretinoin cream (Retin-A), waxing, electrolysis, masks, scrubs or exfoliants, tweezing, injections, or microdermabrasion for 1 week prior to treatment
Do not shave face the day of the peel
If you have open lesions, active cold sores, facial dermatitis or facial irruption you are not a good candidate for the peel till after it has completely healed
The following list of procedures should not be performed on the treatment area 10-14 days before or after treatment: Waxing or Depilatories (ex: nair, etc.), fillers or botox/dysport, laser treatments of any kind, tanning of any kind
POST CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
Avoid any aerobic exercise or vigorous physical activity for the first 48 hours
Avoid hot showers and saunas for 24 hours
Use of sunscreen with SPF 30 or greater at all times for at least a week after your peel. It is recommended that you continue to use these products to help protect your skin and maintain the benefits of the peel even after your initial week
Avoid direct sun exposure. Too much sun exposure may cause improper healing and in some cases may reverse the benefits of the peel.
Treat the skin gently- DO NOT Exfoliate for 2 weeks- thought you may experience mildy red, dry, or flaking skin for several days or more after your peel.
Do not pick or pull at peeling skin. The dead will naturally slough off.
Avoid alpha- and beta-hydroxy acids products, retinoids, retinols and facial products containing fragrance for a few days after.
WHAT TO EXPECT POST TREATMENT:
Beginning on day 1, your skin may appear red. This will improve over several hours.
Your skin will feel slightly tight to very tight on day 2. By the end of day 2, your skin may begin to flake off. Sun damaged spots may turn darker prior to peeling.
On day 3, your skin may flake, peel and feel tight. You can use a hydrating cream throughout the day and should continue to reapply your SPF.
COMPLICATIONS:
If you feel like you are developing an adverse reaction of an infection, please call our office during business hours. If you are concerned about a serious reaction, seek immediate medical attention.