SkinCeuticals® Micro Peels

Q: What can I expect after having a chemical peel?

All peels require some follow-up care: Superficial peels require one to seven days to heal. Treated skin will initially be red and may scale. Lotion or cream should be applied until the skin heals, followed by daily use of sunscreen. Makeup can usually be worn the next day. Medium peels require seven to 14 days to heal. Treated skin will initially be red and swollen. Swelling worsens for the first 48 hours. Eyelids may swell shut. Blisters may form and break. Skin crusts and peels off in seven to 14 days. Skin must be soaked daily for a specified period, followed by ointment application. Antiviral medication is taken for 10 to 14 days. Mild lotion or cream may be applied. Avoid all sun exposure until healing is complete. Camouflage makeup may be worn after five to seven days. A follow-up appointment will be necessary to monitor progress. Deep peels require 14 to 21 days to heal. The treated area will be bandaged. Skin must be soaked four to six times daily, followed by ointment application for the first 14 days. Afterwards a thick moisturizer is applied for the next 14 days. Antiviral medication is taken for 10 to 14 days. Mild lotion or cream may be applied. Avoid all sun exposure for three to six months. Camouflage makeup may be worn after 14 days. Several follow-up appointments will be necessary to monitor progress.

SkinCeuticals® offer a variety of treatments targeted to help reveal smoother, healthier skin by targeting specific areas.

SkinCeuticals® Treatments

Chemical peels can improve the skins appearance. A chemical solution is applied to the skin that causes it to exfoliate and eventually peel off. The new, regenerated skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin. Chemical peels can leave your skin looking rejuvenated and glowing!

Frequently Asked Questions about our SkinCeuticals® Treatments

There are three types of Chemical Peels.

A superficial peel involves the use of a mild acid, such as alpha-hydroxy Acid, to gently exfoliate the outer layer of the skin. This treatment is typically used to improve the appearance of mild skin discoloration and rough skin while providing a refreshing boost to the face, neck, chest, or hands.

When undergoing a medium peel, a solution containing glycolic or trichloroacetic Acid is applied to penetrate both the outer and middle layers of the skin. This helps to remove damaged skin cells and improve the appearance of age spots, fine lines, wrinkles, freckles, and moderate skin discoloration. In addition, this treatment can also help to smooth rough skin and effectively treat certain precancerous skin growths, such as actinic keratosis.

When opting for a deep peel, a solution containing trichloroacetic Acid or phenol is applied to penetrate the middle layer of the skin deeply, effectively removing damaged skin cells. This treatment is specifically designed to remove moderate lines, age spots, freckles, and shallow scars, resulting in a dramatic improvement in skin appearance. It is important to note that this procedure can only be performed once and is exclusively used on the face.

Frequently Asked Questions about our SkinCeuticals® Treatments.

Q & A

What is a SkinCeuticals Micropeel?

The SkinCeuticals® Micropeel is a clinical treatment that uses three steps to address photoaging. The steps include physical exfoliation with dermaplaning, chemical exfoliation, and cryogenic therapy. This procedure is recommended for those who want to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, dullness, and visible skin imperfections. To achieve optimal results, a series of 4-6 procedures is suggested.

What conditions will SkinCeuticals® Micropeel treat?

Our Medically Supervised Expert Estheticians have been thoroughly trained and have extensive experience in performing these medical-grade peels and can customize a peel especially for you. A consultation will determine which peel is the safest and most effective for your individual skin type to achieve the results you would like to achieve.

Chemical peels are used to treat a number of conditions including:

Who is not a candidate for a chemical peel?

Generally light-haired and fair skinned people are the best candidates for chemical peel. The procedure does not work as well on dark-skinned patients. The procedure is not recommended for individuals with infections, active skin disease, cut or broken skin, sunburns or active Herpes simplex 1 sores. Other counter-indications include patients who are:
- Nursing or pregnant.
- Have taken Accutane in last six months.
- Have psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis or rosacea.
- Have used Retin-A, Renova, prescription skin care products, products that contain ascorbic acid, bleaching or skin-lightening agents or other acid-based products in the last 48 hours.

What can I expect after having a chemical peel?

All peels require some follow-up care:

Superficial peels require one to seven days to heal. Treated skin will initially be red and may scale. Lotion or cream should be applied until the skin heals, followed by daily use of sunscreen. Makeup can usually be worn the next day.

Medium peels require seven to 14 days to heal. Treated skin will initially be red and swollen. Swelling worsens for the first 48 hours. Eyelids may swell shut. Blisters may form and break. Skin crusts and peels off in seven to 14 days. Skin must be soaked daily for a specified period, followed by ointment application. Antiviral medication is taken for 10 to 14 days. Mild lotion or cream may be applied. Avoid all sun exposure until healing is complete. Camouflage makeup may be worn after five to seven days. A follow-up appointment will be necessary to monitor progress.

Deep peels require 14 to 21 days to heal. The treated area will be bandaged. Skin must be soaked four to six times daily, followed by ointment application for the first 14 days. Afterwards a thick moisturizer is applied for the next 14 days. Antiviral medication is taken for 10 to 14 days. Mild lotion or cream may be applied. Avoid all sun exposure for three to six months. Camouflage makeup may be worn after 14 days. Several follow-up appointments will be necessary to monitor progress.