Chemical Peels

There are many benefits to having a chemical peel. Peels, when specifically designed for the correct skin type, can improve fine lines, wrinkles, texture and pigmentation. A chemical solution is the foundation of most chemical peels, which is used to improve and smooth the texture of the facial skin by removing its damaged outer layers. Chemical peels can range anywhere from light to mild to very aggressive. Before considering a chemical peel, it is imperative that one fully understand its use and its effectiveness on the skin.

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 acnes. There are various concentrations of AHAs, which may be applied weekly or at longer intervals to obtain the best result.

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. Because it is a medium depth peel, more than one TCA peel may be needed to achieve the desire result.

Obagi Blue Peel Once the skin has been properly prepared with the Obagi Nu Derm system, the skin will be prepared to handle this deep peel. The Obagi Blue Peel is a mixture of TCA and a methylene blue dye. The blue dye is added for visability and control. This specific peel is a wonderful compliment to skin that has been on the Obagi skin program for at least six weeks. Mostly known as a “weekend peel” it improves pigmentation and softens wrinkles lines.

Whatever peel your skin type calls for, all peels should be administered by a well qualified, highly qualified skincare professional. There are many peels to choose from and they can be customized to compliment your skincare program, lifestyle, and goals.

Our esthetician Kelly performing a Vitalize peel on a patient

A typical Skin Media Vitalize Peel set up

THE TYPICAL PATIENT

• • Most skin types (especially mature skin)
• • Hyperpigmented and sun-damaged skin
• • Acne Scaring
• • Signs of fine lines and wrinkles
• • Lackluster, dull skin
• THE PROCEDURE(S)
• • Home care regimen with medical grade skincare products
• • A selection of peel treatments are available according to skin type
• • These treatments can be combined with microdermabrasion

THE RESULTS

• • Softening of skin, smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles
• • Minimize and correcting pigmentation problems
• • Improvement of overall texture and laxity in acne and sun-damaged skin

We recommend a thorough and customized skin consultation in our office where we have a special interest and expertise in administering chemical peels. The consultation is necessary in understanding your skin type and developing the correct treatment plan for you.