Chemical Peels
Chemical peel
uses a chemical solution to improve and smooth the texture of the facial
skin by removing its damaged outer layers. It is helpful for those
individuals with facial blemishes, wrinkles and uneven skin pigmentation.
Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and alphahydroxy acids (AHAs) are used for this
purpose. The precise formula used may be adjusted to meet each patient's
needs.
Chemical peel
is most commonly performed for cosmetic reasons -- to enhance your
appearance and your self confidence. Chemical peel may also remove
pre-cancerous skin growths, soften acne facial scars and even control acne.
Alphahydroxy
acids (AHAs), such as glycolic, lactic, or fruit acids are the mildest of
the peel formulas and produce light peels. These types of peels can provide
smoother, brighter-looking skin for people who can't spare the time to
recover from a TCA peel. AHA peels may be used to treat fine wrinkling,
areas of dryness, uneven pigmentation and acne. Various concentrations of an
AHA may be applied weekly or at longer intervals to obtain the best result.
Your doctor will make this decision during your consultation and as the
treatment proceeds. An alphahydroxy acid, such as glycolic acid, can also be
mixed with a facial wash or cream in lesser concentrations as part of a
daily skin-care regimen to improve the skin's texture.
Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) can be used in many concentrations, but it is
most commonly used for medium-depth peeling. Fine surface wrinkles,
superficial blemishes and pigment problems are commonly treated with TCA.
More than one TCA peel may be needed to achieve the desired result.
Image Signature Peel
This
revolutionary 4-layer facelift will change the image of your skin in just one
application. Vitamin C, glycolic acid, and gentle but highly active enzymes
speed up cellular turnover and brighten, tighten and lighten your skin in just
one treatment.
One treatment
$100
Series of 6
treatments $500
Wrinkle Lift Treatment
This
ultra-resurfacing glycolic and retinal treatment exfoliates dead surface skin
cells, leaving skin firmer and healthier. Visibly reduces the appearance of
fine lines.
One treatment
$100
Series of 6
treatments $500
Lightening Lift Treatment
This
mega-lightening treatment gently blends lactic acid and a cocktail of lightening
and brightening agents to reduce sun spots, brown spots, and the redness caused
by rosacea.
One treatment
$100
Series of 6
treatments $500
Acne Lift Treatment
A beta-hydroxy
acid cocktail. This safe and outstanding resurfacing modality has a dual
benefit. It reduces and treats all kinds of acne while resurfacing and
smoothing the skin after just one treatment.
One treatment
$100
Series of 6
treatments $500
Micro-Lift
A dual-treatment
process of microdermabrasion combined with a chemical resurfacing solution for a
more advanced result on problematic skin.
One treatment
$125
Series of 6 treatments $600
Jessner’s Peel
When you have skin issues that
go beyond what an alpha hydroxy acid peel can treat, you may need to have a
Jessner peel. A Jessner peel is a combination peel that consists of salicylic
acid, lactic acid and resorcinol. It is a medium-depth peel that penetrates
beyond the top layers of the skin. The most common uses for Jessner peels are to
treat sun damage and skin discoloration.
One treatment $150
Series of 3 treatments $300
TCA Orange Peel
An Rx
physician-only TCA/Salicylic Acid peel that aggressively treats aging and
sun-damaged skin. A revolutionary treatment that will rejuvenate skin in one
treatment.
One treatment
$150
Series of 3
treatments $300
Organic Passion Facial
A papaya,
pineapple, pumpkin and mango infused blend of organic and medically effective
ingredients designed to rebalance tired, stressed and dull-looking skin. This
non-chemical peel naturally rebalances, regenerates, restores and soothes your
skin with organic ingredients.
One treatment $50
Series of 6
treatments $250
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What results
can I expect?
A: A fresher and
improved skin texture will result with continued AHA treatments. Improvements
from AHA peels may be very subtle at first. You may detect a healthier glow to
your skin. With continued treatments, you will notice a general improvement in
the texture of your skin. A TCA peel will leave your skin noticeably smoother
and fresher-looking.
Q: What is the
downtime?
A: After an AHA
peel, it is common to experience some temporary flaking or scaling, redness and
dryness of the skin. However, these conditions will disappear as the skin
adjusts to treatment. With an AHA peel, the temporary redness, flaking and
dryness that you experience will not prevent you from working or engaging in
your normal activities. A fresher and improved skin texture will result with
continued AHA treatments. Remember, protecting your skin from the sun is also
important following these mild acid peels. Ask your doctor to recommend a
sunblock with adequate UVA and UVB protection and use it every day. A TCA peel
may cause significant swelling, depending on the strength of the peel used.
With a TCA peel, the moderate discomfort and mild swelling you may experience
will subside within the first week. In about a week to ten days, your new skin
will be apparent and you should be healed sufficiently to return to your normal
activities. It is best to avoid sun exposure unless you are adequately
protected.