What Is a Chemical Peel?
Chemical peels address acne, sun damage, enlarged pores, blotchy skin, fine lines and wrinkles. During your chemical peel, we’ll apply one of three SkinMedica® treatments, depending on the strength of treatment you’re seeking.
SkinMedica® is one of our main aesthetic skin care product lines. SkinMedica® products are effective on men and women of all skin types and are known for their growth factors, retinols, antioxidants, skin brighteners and chemical peels. Read more about SkinMedica®.
- The Illuminize Peel® is for mild skin imperfections to provide vibrant, radiant-looking skin with minimal downtime. You will see radiant-looking skin after one peel.
- The Vitalize Peel® is for mild to moderate skin imperfections to smooth the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and roughness. You will see noticeable results after just one peel and compelling results after three to six peels.
- The Rejuvenize Peel™ is for moderate to severe skin imperfections to smooth the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and roughness. You will see noticeable improvement after just one peel and compelling results after three to six peels.
Chemical Peels at a Glance
Individual results may vary. You might feel a little bit of a stinging as the procedure takes place. After a few minutes, you’ll be given a cool compress to cool your skin and the stinging side effects will subside in about 20 minutes.
Outpatient/inpatient: Outpatient
Length of procedure: Takes place in 15-minute increments for up to 90 min
Length of recovery: 7-14 days
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Frequently Asked Questions
Redness, scabbing, and swelling are typical post-chemical peel side effects. Chemical peels may trigger outbreaks or infections.
Rarely, recipients of deep chemical peel may suffer from skin discoloration or heart, kidney, or liver damage. These side effects highlight the importance of seeking a chemical peel from a reputable source such as Renew.
Before you receive your peel, you should limit your sun exposure. Avoid self-tanners and waxing and any medicines that may act as a blood thinner.
Scheduling a series of chemical peels is often recommended for optimal results. Mild peels can be done every few weeks while deep peels will need longer downtime between sessions.
Chemical peel aftercare is more about the don’ts than the do’s. Give your skin some space. Don’t wash it with exfoliants or apply retinol, and try to avoid activities or environments that might cause you to sweat.
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