Chemical Peels

Chemical peels are great for someone looking for non-invasive treatment for fine lines and wrinkles, acne scars, sun damage, uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation, and enlarged pores. 

Contraindications to all peels: If you have any of the following, a peel should not be done at this time: 

• Use of Accutane in the year 

• Active herpes simplex (cold sores) 

• Facial Warts 

• If you are now pregnant, think you might be pregnant, or are trying to become pregnant 

• If you form keloid or hypertrophic scars 

• If you have a history of sun allergies 

• Prior bad reaction to a peel 

• Recent radiation treatment for cancer 

• Sun burn or significant sun exposure in the last two days 

• Surgery or cryosurgery within the last month to the area that you plan to have peeled 

• Allergic to Resorcinol 

• Allergies to salicylic acids or any other ingredients in peel

• Blood vessel disease 

• Diabetes 

• Inflammation, irritation or infection of the skin (including inflammatory rosacea)

• History of autoimmune disease or vitiligo

What To Do Before Your Peel 

1. Do not apply Retin-A, Renova, Tazorac, and/or Differin 1 week prior to and 2 weeks after your treatment, to the treatment area.

2. Do not sun tan or use the tanning bed 2-4 weeks prior to and 2-4 weeks after your treatment. 

3. Stop any type of depilatory treatments (waxing, depilatory creams) to the area of treatment, 1 week prior to and 2 weeks after your peel. 

4. Stop electrolysis, and any type of laser treatments (laser hair removal, IPL) to the area of treatment, 2-4 weeks before and 2-4 weeks after your peel.

1. When cleansing, do not scrub. Use a gentle cleanser as directed. 

2. With any peel, your skin may start to peel 1-3 days after the peel and continue to peel for 2-5 more days; however, it is also possible your skin may not peel at all. 

3. Do not peel, pick or scratch the treated area, as this may result in scarring. 

4. While the skin is peeling, apply moisturizer recommended by a skincare professional as often as needed to relieve any dryness and control peeling 

5. Do not have any other facial treatments for at least 2 weeks after your peel or until the skin is smooth and back to normal. 

6. If given a cortisone cream, please apply it 1-3 times per day to red irritated areas or as directed. 

7. Always wear your sunscreen; apply a sunscreen with SPF 30 every morning and before any prolonged sun exposure.

After Peel: Patients may have tightness and smoothness immediately post-peel. Peeling usually begins 1-2 days after peel and can extend up to 7 days. Transient hyper-pigmentation and superficial crusting is possible in areas of inflamed acne. Skin type III may experience darkening after peel due to increased shedding of the outer layers. Minor side effects may include, but are not limited to superficial crusting, edema and temporary bruising in the lower eyelid areas, hypo-pigmentation, temporary dryness and hyper-pigmentation, all which typically resolves quickly.