
CHEMICAL PEELS

A SMOOTHER FACE
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. Phenol, 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. Although chemical peels may be performed in conjunction with a facelift, it is not a substitute for such surgery, nor will it prevent or slow the aging process.
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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.
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Chemical skin peels can range from superficial (often called micro-resurfacing) to medium or deep. Superficial peels are generally recommended in a series of at least six, while a deeper peel may be a one-time treatment. You may be able to return to your regular activities immediately after a light peel (with mild redness); deeper peels may require significant downtime. Deeper chemical peels, laser resurfacing and Dermabrasion are all cosmetic skin treatments that remove the outer layers of the skin, leaving you with fresh, pink, healthier-looking skin once healing is complete.

PEEL TYPES
Light Peel
No downtime
Pain free (may feel slight warming)
Can apply makeup immediately after
Takes 15 to 30 minutes
Medium Peel
Little to no downtime
Mild to moderate flaking can occur 24 to 48 hours after peel
Can return to daily activities after peel
Can use make up to conceal any flushing
May feel a tingling or burning sensation while peel is on
No discomfort after peel is finished
Takes 15 to 30 minutes
Deep Peel
Moderate to heavy peeling 24 to 48 hours after peel
Bronzing and flaking appearance can occur 2 to 3 days after peel
Tingling sensation that can be cooled with a fan
Perfect Peel has a numbing agent, causing little to no discomfort
Can have redness or flushing immediately after
Takes 15 to 30 minutes.

PERFECT PEEL
The Perfect Peel is the only peel that premiers Glutathione as a founding component. Glutathione is the ultimate antioxidant known to prevent damage to important cellular components caused by free radicals. It penetrates deep into the cellular level of the skin to fight oxidant damage and is the anti-aging answer to premature wrinkling.
The Perfect Peel will:
Long term effects
Rejuvenate and produce younger healthier looking skin
Reverse sings of aging, age spots and sun damage
Erase acne scaring and blemishes
Lighten and brighten your skin
Reduce pore size and soften fine lines and wrinkles
Stimulate collagen productions resulting in firmer skin
Eliminate skin conditions such as acne, melisma, and hyperpigmentation

SKINMEDICA PEEL OPTIONS
Illuminize Peel®
Light Peel
Helps provide vibrant, radiant looking skin with minimal downtime.
Vitalize Peel®
Medium Peel
Helps provide vibrant, radiant looking skin with minimal downtime.
Rejuvenize Peelâ„¢
Deep Peel
Smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. See noticeable improvement after just one peel and compelling results after three to six peels.