A chemical peel is a skin treatment that uses a chemical solution to exfoliate and remove the outer layers of skin, revealing smoother, healthier skin underneath. It’s used to improve skin texture, reduce wrinkles and fine lines, address sun damage, and treat hyperpigmentation, acne, and acne scars.
How does this treatment work?
A chemical solution is applied to the outer layers of the skin, creating an intentional injury to the epidermis that stimulates a wound healing response. This wound healing response initiates cell turnover, stimulates the production of inner cellulite hydration and growth factors, stimulates the energy centres of the cells, and stimulates the fibroblast to increase collagen and elastin production.
What are the benefits?
Depending on the type of peel used, chemical peels offer many benefits for the skin by promoting natural renewal and improving its overall appearance. They help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, fade acne scars, and lighten sunspots or hyperpigmentation. By removing dead skin cells and stimulating collagen production, chemical peels improve skin texture and tone, leaving the complexion smoother and more radiant. They can also help unclog pores, reducing acne and preventing future breakouts. With regular treatments, chemical peels support healthier, younger-looking skin.
Are there any side effects?
Chemical peels are generally safe but can cause some temporary side effects. These may include redness, dryness, peeling, and sensitivity, similar to a mild sunburn. More intense peels might cause swelling or discomfort for a few days. It’s important to follow aftercare instructions and protect your skin from the sun to help it heal properly and avoid complications.
Contraindications
Open or healing facial wounds or lesions | Active bacterial, viral, or fungal infections | Severe rosacea or acne | Sunburn or irritated skin | Any infectious disease | Pregnancy | Breastfeeding | Photosensitive medications | Oral steroid medications | Any injectables, laser, chemical peels or microneedling done within the last 2 weeks | The use of Accutane in the past 12 months | The use of prescription topicals (Retin-A, Differin, Hydroquinone, etc.) within the past 7 days | Any skin disorders (herpes, cold sores, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis).
ZO Skin Health Stimulator Peel
A superficial peel that renews skin texture and tone with lactic, citric, and salicylic acids for a fresh, glowing complexion. It is ideal for all skin types particularly those experiencing dullness, fine lines, sun damage, hyperpigmentation, mild acne, or enlarged pores.
Rates
$170 per session
Package of 4: $612
We offer combination packages for Lumecca IPL & Chemical Peels for skin experiencing photo-damage and/or hyperpigmentation