
Chemical Peels: Medical-Grade Skin Resurfacing for Transformative Results
Medical-Grade Skin Resurfacing for Transformative Results
What Is a Chemical Peel?
- Acid application - pH and concentration determine depth
- Protein denaturation - Acids break bonds between dead skin cells
- Controlled damage - Triggers inflammation and healing cascade
- Epidermal shedding - Old skin peels away (visible with medium-depth)
- Dermal remodeling - New collagen and elastin production

Benefits of Peels
Choose Your Experience
Is this right for you?
Ideal Candidates
Perfect For
You are a great candidate if:
- • Stubborn hyperpigmentation
- • Acne/Acne scars
- • Visible transformation
- • Tolerate downtime (for medium peels)
- • Committed to sun protection
- • Realistic expectations
Should Wait If
Please wait if:
- • Active skin infections
- • Recent Accutane use
- • Pregnancy/breastfeeding (medium peels)
- • Recent laser or surgery
- • Keloid scarring history
- • Unable to avoid sun
What to Expect
Before Treatment
- Pre-conditioning regimen (2-4 weeks prior for medium)
- Avoid sun exposure
- Daily SPF 50+
- Discontinue retinoids (1 week prior)
- Arrive with clean skin
During Treatment
- Step 1: Consultation & Skin Assessment
- Step 2: Cleansing & Degreasing
- Step 3: Peel Application (tingling/burning possible)
- Step 4: Post-Peel Application (Serum + SPF)
After Treatment
- Superficial: Mild redness, tightness, light flaking
- Medium-Depth: Erythema, tightness, visible peeling (days 3-7)
- Sun protection is mandatory
Peels Vs Laser Resurfacing
Peels for cost-effective, controlled resurfacing; lasers for precision and dramatic results.
| Feature | Peels | Laser Resurfacing |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanism | Chemical exfoliation | Light energy |
| Depth | Moderate | Precise |
| Downtime | Variable | Variable |
| Cost | Lower | Higher |
Peels Vs Microneedling
Peels for pigmentation + exfoliation; microneedling for scarring + wrinkles.
| Feature | Peels | Microneedling |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanism | Chemical exfoliation | Physical micro-injury |
| Best for | Pigmentation/Texture | Scarring/Wrinkles |
| Peeling | Yes | No |
Peels Vs Hydrafacial
Peels for transformation; Hydrafacial for maintenance glow.
| Feature | Peels | Hydrafacial |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanism | Chemical exfoliation | Physical + infusion |
| Results | Progressive | Immediate glow |
| Downtime | Variable | None |
Safety Information
Safety & Side Effects
Everything you need to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Superficial: 2-4/10 (tingling). Medium: 4-6/10 (stinging/burning during application).
Superficial: Minimal/no visible peeling. Medium: Yes, visible shedding in sheets.
Superficial: None to minimal. Medium: 7-10 days social downtime.
Superficial: Immediate glow. Medium: Fresh skin after peeling (1 week), full results 4-6 weeks.
Superficial: 4-6. Medium: 3-4 for dramatic results.
Improve by 50-80% with series and maintenance, but cannot completely erase chronic condition.
Yes, with caution. Mandelic and VI Peels are best. Pre-treatment required.