In our youth, skin works effectively and skin cells turn over and renew themselves naturally every 21 to 28 days. As we age, skin cell turnover slows down to renew every 40 days, which results in dull, tired looking skin. Chemical exfoliation in the form of peels dissolves dead, flaky skin cells, promotes collagen production, and builds elasticity. These peels are great in that if skin is continually exfoliated, it’s forced to create new cells – at a rate it did before the 28 day cycle started to slow down.
Chemical peels are a category of advanced clinical skin rejuvenation treatments that aid in reversing damaged skin due to factors such as aging, sun exposure and acne. By sloughing of the dead skin cells with a chemical peel, a new and fresh healthy glowing layer of skin is exposed making your skin appear younger and tighter. Aestheticians at the Museum Spa and Laser Center will select a peel that is right for your individual needs. This is a wonderful treatment to address fine wrinkles, dryness, hyper-pigmentation and acne.
Who are candidates for Chemical Peels?
Clients who have facial blemishes, wrinkles and uneven skin pigmentation are candidates.
What are the types of Chemical Peels?
There are three levels of Chemical Peels ranging in intensity and strength:
- Alphahydroxy Acids (AHA) These are the mildest form of Chemical Peels and provide smoother, brighter-looking skin. AHA peels may be used for treating fine lines, areas of dryness and pigmentation problems. AHA can be mixed with bleaching creams to correct pigment problems, and it can be used as a pre-treatment for the TCA peel. The peels’ ingredients originate from glycolic, lactic and fruit acids.
- Betahydroxy Acids (BHA) The most common type of BHA is Salicylic. BHA’s are usually less irritating than AHA’s and are lipid (oil) soluble. Becuase of this, BHA’s are excellent for oily, thickened skin with blackheads and whiteheads. You may experience light peeling that lasts a few days.
- Trichloracetic Acids (TCA) This type is a medium-depth peeling system that may be performed in different variations. Fine surface wrinkles, superficial blemishes and pigmentation problems are commonly treated with this type of Chemical Peel. More than one TCA peel may be needed to achieve desired results, but the recovery time is shorter than with a Phenol treatment.
How many treatments are required?
Multiple treatments are common with certain Chemical Peels:
- Alphahydroxy Acids: Various levels of AHA peels can be performed weekly or at longer intervals.
- Trichloracetic Acids: This peel is more intense and two to three TCA peels are usually performed to achieve desired results.
- Betahydroxy Acids: Some results can be seen after one treatment. Major results can be seen after 4-6 treatments at which the time the BHA peels can be spread further apart for maximizing results.
Are Chemical Peels safe?
Chemical Peels are safe, but each treatment has different side effects. Some AHA peels may cause irritation, flaking and soreness.
Will there be any downtime?
There is no downtime with AHA Chemical Peels. A TCA peel may cause redness and swelling, and a mild pain medication may be prescribed by a physician.
Who should avoid Chemical Peels?
Clients with cold sores or sensitive skin may be at a greater risk for post-treatment complications. Clients currently on antibiotics, pregnant or trying to become pregnant should not consider peels. Providers should be made aware of any allergies, as many allergies are contraindicative to chemical peels.
Peels
Vi Peel – 30 minutes – $350 Special Offering $275
The Vi Peel is a breakthrough in facial rejuvenation and chemical peels. The Vi Peel contains a synergistic blend of powerful ingredients suitable for all skin types, for dramatic results with virtually no pain, no skin preparation and little downtime. Deep peels of the past, without exception, epitomize the “no pain, no gain” approach to skin care. Before Vi Peel, the deeper the peel, the more painful, the more downtime, the better the results. Vi Peel is painless, yet produces dramatic visible results in just days. Why wait weeks or months for results when you can enjoy beautiful, radiant skin in about a week? Improve the tone, texture and clarity of your skin. Reduce or eliminate age spots, freckles, and hyper-pigmentation, including melasma. Soften lines and wrinkles. Clear acne skin conditions, reduce or eliminate acne scars. Stimulate the production of collagen, for firmer, more youthful skin.
Skin Brightening Peel – 30 minutes – $125
Skinceuticals tightening and brightening peel, formulated with glycolic acid, citric acid & emblica. This peel accelerates cell renewal and breaks up existing melanin clusters to diminish surface discolorations that cause uneven pigmentation. Leaves skin with a radiant glow!
BioMedic Micropeel – 45 minutes – $95
The Micropeel is a peel that begins with dermaplaning which is a resurfacing of the skin done with a straight edge razor. After the skin has been resurfaced an acid peel is applied. The peel can range from lactic to 30% glycolic. The final step of the Micropeel is an application of dry ice called cryogenic therapy which will smooth the texture of the skin and close the pores. There is typically no down time with this peel.
BioMedic Micropeel Plus – 30 minutes – $85
This peel is done with a 20% or 30% Salicylic acid. There is moderate discomfort while this peel is being applied. This is a self timing peel and is left on the skin until the burning sensation is complete. The skin will be red for a few hours and slight peeling will begin in 48 hours.
Glytone Enerpeel Eye & Lip Peel – 30 minutes -$95; Add-on service $75
Be one of the first to try the most unique peel on the skin care market today. This peel is targeted specifically for the delicate eye & lip area. For the lips it helps with fine lines, rounder fuller lip shape, and cupids bow definition. For the eye, it treats dark circles, uneven texture, puffiness & fine lines. This peel can be done every two weeks, up to six treatments. Light peeling may occur and last 7-10 days. Can also be purchased as a series.
Shown results after 4 peels; Photos courtesy of Glytone
Glytone Mandelic Acid Peel – 30 minutes -$125
Mandelic Acid is part of a family of Alpha Hydroxyl Acid and is derived from bitter almonds. Since the molecule is larger in size, it penetrates more slowly, making it a good choice for sensitive skin including patients who struggle with redness and flushing in their skin. Mandelic Acid offers antibacterial as well as bactericidal properties that are helpful for patients with blemishes or oily skin. It is also beneficial for patients with Acne Rosacea. A series of peels produces a smoother skin texture, as well, as helping with fine lines and wrinkles.
Glytone Pyruvic Acid Peel – 30 minutes – $150
Pyruvic acid is a medium to high strength acid that is present in nature found in honey, apples and fermented fruit. It increases the thickness of the epidermis and dermis and stimulates growth of new collagen and helps with elasticity in the dermal layer of the skin so that the skin begins to low younger and smoother. The intensity of this peel increases based on the number of layers applied. In addition to help with fine lines and wrinkles, this peel is useful for patients who struggle with uneven skin tone and texture as a result of acne.
Glytone TCA Peel – 30 minutes – $175
TCA or Trichloroacetic acid is a stronger and deeper peel for patients who want to repair skin damage from sun exposure through skin peeling. Some of this skin damage can also be driven by hormones resulting in a condition called Melasma. These peels can remove lesions or scarring from years ago. TCA peels can lighten or remove freckles and age spots on the face. Since TCA is a stronger acid, these peels are sometimes used on the body to help with sun damage on the arms, legs and decolletage’. This peel causes sun damage to rise to the surface of the skin and then peel or flake off.
SkinMedica Illuminize Peel – 30 Minutes – $95
Illuminize Peel offers a novel approach to very superficial chemical peeling utilizing a new generation of alpha hydroxy acids such as Mandelic Acid and Malic Acid. This peel will increase skin glow and radiance, improve clarity, color and skin texture, and tighten skin.
Skin Medica Revitalize Peel – 30 minutes – $125
This peel is a three acid three laser peel (much like a Jessner’s Peel). The first two layers are salicylic, lactic and resorcinol. The last optional layer is retinoic acid (a derivative of vitamin A). There is moderate discomfort with this peel. This is a leave on peel and the client will wear it in place at least 1 hour post treatment. The skin may be red for a few hours and may begin to peel in 48 hours. You may experience light peeling for up to 7 – 10 days.
SkinMedica Rejuvenize Peel – 30 Minutes – $200
Rejuvenize Peel is an advanced formulation of peeling agents, with a built-in anti-irritant and penetration enhancer that provides controlled exfoliation of the uppermost damaged layers of the skin to reveal fresher and healthier skin. Provides predictable results with minimal down time.
Glycolic Peel – 30 minutes – $75
This peel ranges in strength from 10% – 50% depending on the skin type. Glycolic is an alpha-hydroxy acid derived from sugar cane. It’s an excellent peel for fine lines and hyper-pigmentation.
Glo Tripex Peel – 45 minutes – $125
This peel (30% Glycolic, 10%TCA, 10% Salicylic) is recommended for impure, congested, oily, actinic keratosis, fine lines sun damaged, dull uneven complexion.
Glo Alpha Beta Peel – 45 minutes – $125
This peel (17% Glycolic, 17% Lactic, 17% Salicylic) is recommended for thickened, resistant, congested, oily, acetic breakouts, dull skin, fine lines, sun damaged, and hyper-pigmented skin.
Glo TCA Peel – 45 minutes – $125
This peel (15% TCA) is recommended for combination, congested, aging skin, fine lines, sun damage, uneven tone and texture.