Chemical Peels

Chemical peels dissolve the damaged outer layers of skin to reveal a smooth and youthful complexion.

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Reveal Your Smooth and Undamaged Complexion

Dr. Firouz uses medical-grade chemical peels to improve your skin’s tone and texture and treat surface irregularities like fine lines and facial wrinkles. They work by creating “controlled injury” in the treatment area, essentially peeling away the outer, damaged layer of your skin. We have chemical peels in a variety of depths and strengths, so we can tailor your treatment to your needs.

Are Chemical Peels Right for You?

A chemical peel offers a non-surgical way to improve:

Fine lines and facial wrinkles
Sun spots, age spots, and other skin color irregularities
A rough skin texture or dull complexion
Mild scarring

Types of Chemical Peels

Light Peel. Light peels use the mildest acids, including alpha-hydroxy acids and beta hydroxy acids. They are effective for very early signs of aging and can address acne, fine wrinkles, and pigmentation issues. They only penetrate the outer layer of skin so the recovery is relatively short, about one week.
Medium Chemical Peel. If your scars, wrinkles, and skin color irregularities are slightly more moderate, Dr. Firouz may recommend a chemical peel. These are made of glycolic acid and TCA (trichloroacetic acid). Because they penetrate to a deeper layer than light peels, the recovery is slightly more uncomfortable. You will probably feel like you have a deep sunburn for about one week.
Deep Chemical Peel. These are the strongest chemical peels we offer and the only option that can address deeper facial wrinkles, lines, and scars. It uses phenol to penetrate deep within your skin. As a result, the recovery period is about two weeks.

Your Chemical Peel Experience

On the day of your chemical peel, we will begin your treatment by thoroughly cleaning your face. If you are having a deep chemical peel, we will administer general anesthesia. For all other peels, you will require a local anesthetic. To administer the chemical peel, Dr. Firouz will apply the chemical solution to your face. You will likely feel warm, singing sensations as the solution penetrates the surface of your skin. After the appropriate length of time has passed, Dr. Firouz will wash off the solution.

After Your Chemical Peel

Your chemical peel recovery depends on the type of peel you have. A deep chemical peel has a longer healing time of 14 to 21 days, while light and medium peels have recovery periods of about one week.

Chemical PeelsFAQ

Am I a candidate for a chemical peel?

One of the terrific things about chemical peels is that they are appropriate for all skin types. The only people who should not try them are those who have a history of abnormal scarring or are at risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Is there anything a chemical peel cannot accomplish?

Chemical peels are a fantastic way to smooth away surface irregularities. They are not particularly effective on the deepest scars or severe lines and wrinkles. These options tend to need a CO2 laser skin resurfacing treatment, dermal fillers, or a combination of the two.