Chemical Peel
NEO•PEEL is an in-office superficial peel using Melaplex technology that combines glycolic acid with skin brightening agents to help minimize the appearance of skin aging and help promote renewed smoothness and radiance.
It helps minimize the appearance of skin aging, including:*
*This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.
It helps minimize the appearance of skin aging, including:*
- Uneven skin tone and texture
- Skin pigmentation
- Roughness and surface irregularities
- Fine lines and wrinkles
*This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.
TCA is a non-toxic chemical (trichloracetic acid), which has been used to perform skin peels for over 20 years. It is a relative of vinegar (acetic acid.) When TCA is applied to the skin, it causes the top layers of cells to dry up and peel off over a period of several days to one week. When the old skin is peeled off, it exposes a new layer of undamaged skin, which has a smoother texture and more even color.
Some dermatologists, in fact, still prefer TCA peels for treating sun damage or melasma, usually in combination with prescription creams. TCA peels are safe in the hands of an experienced dermatologist. TCA may be a good option, particularly if you have melasma, because many lasers are difficult to use when treating melasma. Common areas treated include the face, neck, chest, back, arms, and legs.
A TCA peel is most commonly used for:
Some dermatologists, in fact, still prefer TCA peels for treating sun damage or melasma, usually in combination with prescription creams. TCA peels are safe in the hands of an experienced dermatologist. TCA may be a good option, particularly if you have melasma, because many lasers are difficult to use when treating melasma. Common areas treated include the face, neck, chest, back, arms, and legs.
A TCA peel is most commonly used for:
- to reduce brown spots and age spots
- to improve the texture of leathery, sun damaged skin and impart more glow
- to improve melasma
- to treat some types of acne
- to reduce fine lines
FAQs for TCA peel:
1. How long do the effects of a TCA peel last?
This depends on the depth of the peel and the extent of your continuing sun exposure. Your dermatologist should be able to give you an estimate.
2. When will I see results from my TCA peel?
As soon as you finish peeling you will see results. Your skin should continue to improve for 30-60 days as long as you are protected from the sun.
3. What will I look like right after the treatment, and what will the healing time be?
You will usually peel for about one week with a medium peel. The skin will be a light yellow after the procedure for 1-2 hours. This color will gradually fade. The skin will be slightly redder for 2-3 days after the peel and feel tight.
Avoid all sun exposure. You will begin to peel approximately 48-72 hours after the treatment and the peeling will last generally 2-5 days. There is no pain but the skin looks as if it has a severe sunburn. You will be more sensitive to sunlight for 4-8 weeks after so don't plan any sunny vacations for at least a month.
1. How long do the effects of a TCA peel last?
This depends on the depth of the peel and the extent of your continuing sun exposure. Your dermatologist should be able to give you an estimate.
2. When will I see results from my TCA peel?
As soon as you finish peeling you will see results. Your skin should continue to improve for 30-60 days as long as you are protected from the sun.
3. What will I look like right after the treatment, and what will the healing time be?
You will usually peel for about one week with a medium peel. The skin will be a light yellow after the procedure for 1-2 hours. This color will gradually fade. The skin will be slightly redder for 2-3 days after the peel and feel tight.
Avoid all sun exposure. You will begin to peel approximately 48-72 hours after the treatment and the peeling will last generally 2-5 days. There is no pain but the skin looks as if it has a severe sunburn. You will be more sensitive to sunlight for 4-8 weeks after so don't plan any sunny vacations for at least a month.
Salicylic peels (a betahydroxy acid) is typically used for acne-prone skin and acne scarring. Betahydroxy acid peels are good for oily skin, acne, uneven skin tone, fine lines and wrinkles. Salicylic acid peels, which are similar to low-strength alphahydroxy acid peels, are best for fighting blackheads, whiteheads, clogged pores, fine lines, wrinkles and uneven skin tone. Although not appropriate for anyone with an active breakout, this type of peel can also provide rejuvenating benefits such as the reduction of fine lines and discoloration, and can stimulate new collagen production (depending on the strength).
Neo-Peel Melaplex Technology $150
Chemical peel w/ TCA $150
Chemical peel w/ salicylic $150
Chemical peel- acne (Pkg of 3) $270
Chemical peel w/ TCA $150
Chemical peel w/ salicylic $150
Chemical peel- acne (Pkg of 3) $270