Chemical Peels
Chemical peels are performed here in the office by our aestheticians. They take approximately 30-45 minutes. We recommend a consultation prior to any chemical peel to discuss all the peeling options and anticipated downtime. When scheduling your consultation or chemical peel, please consider your work or social schedule, and plan your peel around any events that you may be attending. Very often we recommend having your peel a full 2 weeks before any social commitments. However, your particular concerns and needs will be discussed during your consultation.
What is a chemical peel?
Chemical peels are chemical solutions used to improve and help smooth the texture of facial skin by removing the damaged outer layers. They are helpful for facial blemishes, fine lines, uneven skin pigmentation and sun damage. They may also remove pre-cancerous skin growths, soften acne scarring and help control acne.
“Chemical peel” is a broad term, used for all types of peeling solutions. It is important to know that there are many, many different kinds of peels, and each one works differently. Some peels are very mild, with little to no downtime, whereas others can be very aggressive with several days to weeks of peeling, and redness that can last for several months. Each type of peel has a unique benefit, and some are better for certain skin types and conditions than others. Some popular peels are listed below; this is not a complete listing of all the chemical peeling treatments offered at Ormond Beach Dermatology.
Jessner’s Peels
Jessner’s peels (or Jessner’s solution) are light to medium depth chemical peels that work well on most skin types. Jessner’s peels help correct sun damage, acne, hyperpigmentation (brown spots), fine lines, and light firming of the skin. A Jessner’s solution is composed equal parts of 3 kinds of peeling agents: lactic acid, salicylic acid and resorcinol. Considered a more aggressive treatment than glycolic acid, Jessner’s peels typically provide noticeable results, but with more visible peeling. The skin often turns pink or brown for 1-3 days after the peel, becomes very tight, and then peels in more noticeable flakes. Peeling lasts several days. The face, neck, chest and hands can be treated. Very often a series of 4-6 treatments is suggested.
TCA Peels
TCA (trichloroacetic acid) peels are light to medium depth peels. TCA is very effective at improving sun damaged skin, and can penetrate deeper than other peels to help correct uneven pigmentation, diminish lines and wrinkles, and retexturize skin. TCA peels are performed often as a series of 4, beginning with the lightest strength and increasing in subsequent peels if tolerated. After the initial discomfort of the peel has subsided, typically the skin feels sunburned for 24-28 hours. Redness and tightness are to be expected, accompanied by a brown scale or crust to the skin. This brown crust peels usually 2 days after the peel, and peels for 3-5 days. The new skin will be pink for 1-3 weeks.
Salicylic Acid Peels
Salicylic peels are great for oily, acne-prone skin. Salicylic acid breaks down oil and can penetrate into the sebaceous gland, reducing acne breakouts and inflammation. The skin typically feels sunburned for a few days, and light to moderate peeling can occur. Helps clear blackheads and tighten pores. Several treatments may be necessary.
How to Prepare for a Chemical Peel
We recommend first scheduling a complementary consultation to discuss your goals, expectations, likely outcomes and possible side effects of chemical peels. During this consultation our esthetician can help decide if you are a candidate for chemical peels, and if so, which one would be best suited for your needs. We will also discuss in detail how to care for your skin after a chemical peel.
We will sometimes recommend a home care routine that will speed up your visible results, or help to maintain the results of your treatments. However, before any chemical peel we advise that you discontinue any of the following for at least 3-5 days:
We also recommend avoiding sun exposure for a week prior to treatment, as sunburned skin cannot be treated. During your consultation let us know about any history of sensitive skin, intolerance or allergies to AHAs, Accutane in the past 6 months, history of herpes simplex I or cold sores, daily sun exposure, and any planned events in the upcoming 2 weeks.
What is a chemical peel?
Chemical peels are chemical solutions used to improve and help smooth the texture of facial skin by removing the damaged outer layers. They are helpful for facial blemishes, fine lines, uneven skin pigmentation and sun damage. They may also remove pre-cancerous skin growths, soften acne scarring and help control acne.
“Chemical peel” is a broad term, used for all types of peeling solutions. It is important to know that there are many, many different kinds of peels, and each one works differently. Some peels are very mild, with little to no downtime, whereas others can be very aggressive with several days to weeks of peeling, and redness that can last for several months. Each type of peel has a unique benefit, and some are better for certain skin types and conditions than others. Some popular peels are listed below; this is not a complete listing of all the chemical peeling treatments offered at Ormond Beach Dermatology.
Jessner’s Peels
Jessner’s peels (or Jessner’s solution) are light to medium depth chemical peels that work well on most skin types. Jessner’s peels help correct sun damage, acne, hyperpigmentation (brown spots), fine lines, and light firming of the skin. A Jessner’s solution is composed equal parts of 3 kinds of peeling agents: lactic acid, salicylic acid and resorcinol. Considered a more aggressive treatment than glycolic acid, Jessner’s peels typically provide noticeable results, but with more visible peeling. The skin often turns pink or brown for 1-3 days after the peel, becomes very tight, and then peels in more noticeable flakes. Peeling lasts several days. The face, neck, chest and hands can be treated. Very often a series of 4-6 treatments is suggested.
TCA Peels
TCA (trichloroacetic acid) peels are light to medium depth peels. TCA is very effective at improving sun damaged skin, and can penetrate deeper than other peels to help correct uneven pigmentation, diminish lines and wrinkles, and retexturize skin. TCA peels are performed often as a series of 4, beginning with the lightest strength and increasing in subsequent peels if tolerated. After the initial discomfort of the peel has subsided, typically the skin feels sunburned for 24-28 hours. Redness and tightness are to be expected, accompanied by a brown scale or crust to the skin. This brown crust peels usually 2 days after the peel, and peels for 3-5 days. The new skin will be pink for 1-3 weeks.
Salicylic Acid Peels
Salicylic peels are great for oily, acne-prone skin. Salicylic acid breaks down oil and can penetrate into the sebaceous gland, reducing acne breakouts and inflammation. The skin typically feels sunburned for a few days, and light to moderate peeling can occur. Helps clear blackheads and tighten pores. Several treatments may be necessary.
How to Prepare for a Chemical Peel
We recommend first scheduling a complementary consultation to discuss your goals, expectations, likely outcomes and possible side effects of chemical peels. During this consultation our esthetician can help decide if you are a candidate for chemical peels, and if so, which one would be best suited for your needs. We will also discuss in detail how to care for your skin after a chemical peel.
We will sometimes recommend a home care routine that will speed up your visible results, or help to maintain the results of your treatments. However, before any chemical peel we advise that you discontinue any of the following for at least 3-5 days:
- Retin-A®, Renova®, tretinoin or any retinol products
- Glycolic, salicylic or any other products containing AHAs
- Topical acne medications
- Any facial scrubs
We also recommend avoiding sun exposure for a week prior to treatment, as sunburned skin cannot be treated. During your consultation let us know about any history of sensitive skin, intolerance or allergies to AHAs, Accutane in the past 6 months, history of herpes simplex I or cold sores, daily sun exposure, and any planned events in the upcoming 2 weeks.
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