A chemical peel is a method of applying various medical grade chemicals to the skin that result in exfoliation. Depending on the depth of peel, you can expect improvement in irregular skin tone and texture, pigmentary disorders, superficial lines, wrinkles and acne. This allows your skin to look and feel softer, smoother and more radiant. The depth of the peel is dependent on the concentration, type of acid and a person’s skin type and sensitivity. Peels may range from little to no downtime and up to 7 days following procedure. Chemical peels take approximately 60 minutes for the aesthetician to perform.

Types of chemical peels offered at The Gallery of Dermatology and Advanced Aesthetics:

Glycolic Acid
Lactic Acid
Salicylic Acid
Jessner
Modified Jessners
TCA
Apeele®- hydrid peel

Chemical peels treat:

Skin tone and texture
Fine lines and wrinkles
Acne and some acne scarring
Milia
Blackheads
Pigmentation
Melasma
Pre-cancerous lesions (AKs)
Pore size

What to expect:

Some chemical peels require topical anesthetics prior to the procedure. You may feel stinging, tingling or warming sensation while peel is being applied. Skin may be red, dry, tight, itchy, swollen and mildly irritated depending on depth.
Healing is usually painless with little to no discomfort. Length of peeling is subject to each specific peel.

“Investing in skin health is an investment that lasts a lifetime.”

To do our best and be able to care for all of our patients in a timely manner we do have a “no-show” policy in place. If you do not cancel or reschedule your appointment with at least 24 hours notice, there is a charge of $50 for visits & $75 for procedure visits or cosmetic appointments. This “no-show charge” is not reimbursable by your insurance company. Again, please give us at least a 24 hour notice if you need to cancel or reschedule. We appreciate your cooperation.