How SkinMedica® Chemical Peels Works
Consultation and Peel Selection
During your consultation, our expert providers will assess your skin concerns and select the ideal SkinMedica® Chemical Peel to meet your skincare goals.
Illuminize Peel®
Known as the “Glow & Go” peel, this gentle treatment quickly rejuvenates and brightens your complexion without downtime, making it perfect before special events.
Vitalize Peel®
Ideal for mild to moderate skin imperfections, this treatment works across three layers of the skin to diminish fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven tone caused by acne, aging, or sun damage.
Rejuvenize Peel™
This powerful peel penetrates deeply through five layers of skin, effectively targeting fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and improving overall skin texture and tone.
Benefits of SkinMedica® Chemical Peels
Improves Skin Tone &Texture
Smooths rough texture and evens out skin tone, leaving you with a vibrant, glowing complexion.
Reduces Discoloration & Pigmentation
Targets and reduces dark spots, age spots, and uneven pigmentation for clearer, more balanced skin.
Achieves Firmer, Youthful Skin
Helps tighten and firm your skin, restoring a youthful appearance.
Diminishes Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Visibly reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, leaving your skin smoother and more refreshed.
Results You Can See and Feel
Check out the glowing results from real clients who tried the SkinMedica® Chemical Peels.
Preparing for SkinMedica® Chemical Peels
Before Treatment
- Discuss your skincare goals with your provider to determine the best chemical peel for your needs.
- Avoid hair removal treatments in the targeted area one week prior.
- Refrain from using products containing retinol, AHAs, BHAs, benzoyl peroxide, or exfoliants for one week before your peel.
During Treatment
- Each treatment takes about 30 minutes.
- You may experience mild tingling, but discomfort is minimal and short-lived.
- A handheld fan will be provided to enhance your comfort during the procedure.
After Treatment
- Avoid sun exposure, strenuous exercise, and sweating for the first 24 hours.
- Apply SPF 30 or higher frequently, and moisturize the treatment area regularly.
- Do not pick or peel flaking skin; allow it to shed naturally.
- Avoid retinol, AHAs, or bleaching creams until peeling has fully stopped.
- Delay facials, hair removal, and other skin procedures until sensitivity fully resolves.
- Extend your results by following a daily SkinMedica® at-home skincare regimen.
Frequently Asked Questions
A chemical peel is a professional skin rejuvenation treatment designed to refresh and revitalize your complexion. By using a high-grade exfoliating solution, it gently removes the outer layers of skin, promoting healthy cell turnover. The result? A brighter, smoother, and more even-toned appearance.
Chemical peels work by removing the outer layers of skin, stimulating healthy skin cell turnover to unveil a brighter, smoother, and more even-toned complexion.
With the Illuminize Peel®, most clients see noticeable improvements within 24 hours, with minimal to no visible peeling. In contrast, the Vitalize Peel® and Rejuvenize Peel™ are more intensive treatments, typically causing mild to moderate peeling that begins around the second day post-treatment and lasts for 2 to 5 days.
Remember:
- Avoid picking or pulling at your peeling skin. Let it peel naturally at its own pace to prevent the risk of scarring or hyperpigmentation.
- Follow all post-procedure instructions diligently. It is crucial to stay out of the sun once the peel has been applied and throughout the peeling process.
- Starting the next day, and throughout the peeling process, apply a gentle moisturizer regularly to manage the peeling. Be sure to use sunscreen consistently during the peeling period and for at least one week afterward. This is crucial in making sure you get the best possible results.
Illuminize Chemical peels can be used to treat the face. Vitalize and Rejuvenize Peels can be used to treat skin on the face, neck, and chest.
Reactions can vary depending on your tolerance. It is normal to experience sensations ranging from tingling to mild burning during the treatment. To ensure your comfort, a handheld fan will be provided, and any initial discomfort typically subsides within a few minutes.
The amount of downtime and peeling depends on the type of peel you choose. The Illuminize Peel® requires no downtime, with little to no visible peeling for most clients. On the other hand, the Vitalize Peel® and Rejuvenize Peel™ involve minimal downtime, with mild to moderate peeling beginning on the second day after treatment and lasting 2 to 5 days. To ensure optimal results, it is essential to strictly avoid sun exposure on the day of your peel and to consistently apply sunscreen while avoiding direct sunlight during the first 7 days post-treatment. You may use moisturizer to nourish your skin and control peeling during the peeling process but must avoid picking or pulling the peeling skin.
Once your skin has fully healed, you can look forward to a complexion that appears radiant, rejuvenated, and vibrant, with visible improvements in both tone and texture.
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