Renew your glow with chemical peels

A mild chemical peel is a non-invasive technique for restoring wrinkled, blemished, unevenly pigmented, or sun-damaged facial skin. A chemical solution is used to peel away the skin's damaged outer layers. The new cells and collagen are stimulated during the healing process to produce a smoother, tighter, younger-looking skin surface. Chemical peel can be used on the entire face or on specific regions such as the forehead or areas around the mouth. A peel does not eliminate sagging or excess skin. Each treatment is customized for patient skin type, specific problem areas and the delicate areas of the face. The depth of the peel is dependent on the concentration and type of acid, the duration of contact, and a person's skin type and sensitivity. The treatment issues will be discussed during your consultation with the Personal Image Consultant.

Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs), betahydroxy acids (BHAs) light or "lunch-hour" peels include glycolic, lactic, and fruit acid peels (AHA) or salicylic acid (BHA). Chemical peels improve the texture of sun-damaged skin, brighten your complexion, minimize pore size, balance skin pigmentation, and diminish some types of acne scars. They burn off only the outer layers of the skin to smooth out fine wrinkles and/or rough, dry skin.

Recent discoveries have shown that when a series of peels are performed within a short time interval, the effect is greater than one deep peeling procedure with a long and inconvenient recovery time. Typically,with a mild peel one can expect a small degree of slight stinging during the procedure. Chemical peels generally cause some flaking, redness and dryness, or skin irritation as the body heals itself naturally. The outer layer of skin will fall away leaving a fresh new layer of healthy skin.

About Chemical Peels:

- Most commonly performed for cosmetic reasons --
to enhance your appearance and your self confidence

- Every person will respond a little differently to the peel series

- The procedure takes approximately 20 minutes.

- A minimal amount of redness and tingling develops,
which ends within one hour

- Within 2 to 5 days, a light peeling is faintly visible and lasts about 5 days.

- A series of peels may be needed. The peels are administered
three times at two-week intervals for maximum results.

- If you have a history of herpes, you should inform your technician
prior to the procedure.

Before Treatment:

Sign the Chemical Peel Consent Form

No make-up should be worn to the office

No anesthesia is needed for AHA peels

The skin is cleansed thoroughly to remove all oil and debris

The peeling agent is applied evenly to the skin surface

The agent is rapidly neutralized after several minutes with another solution

Ice may be applied if needed

After Treatment:

May experience some stinging, redness, irritation and crusting

Common to experience some temporary flaking or scaling,
redness and dryness of the skin

Do not touch or peel the flaking skin, add moisturizer

Frequent face washing with water is discouraged (too drying)

If drugs for herpes were prescribed, they should be continued for one week

Immediate return to normal activities

Use After Care products as instructed to keep the skin clean and moist

Begin a regular program of sunscreens and sun protection.
Avoid sun exposure for one month following the series of peels.

Indications for treatment:

Facial blemishes

Uneven skin pigmentation

Remove pre-cancerous skin growths

Soften acne facial scars

Control acne

Fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes

Dull, flat, "tired-looking" skin

Brown spots and age spots

Discoloration from acne

Sun damaged skin

Rough, dry skin

Chemical Peel Consent Form

Chemical Peel FAQ