Chemical Peels

Chemical peels literally remove the damaged outer layers of the skin, resulting in an improved appearance of sun damage, wrinkles, scarring, acne, and discoloration.

Serenity Creek Med Spa offers a full spectrum of care, from superficial peels to medical grade peels. Choose from the following superficial peels from SkinCeuticals^®: gel peel (SM) for acne, gel peel (GL) for photo-damaged skin, pigment balancing peel, and Alpha Beta peel.  Additionally, we offer rejuvenated and revitalized peels, known as medical grade peels.

Ideal Candidate

Chemical Peels are effective on all skin types to treat a variety of conditions.  Patients using Accutane,   with a cold sore or open wound on the target area, or those that are pregnant should not have a chemical peel.

Preparation

Prior to having a chemical peel, patients need to change their skin care routine to ensure maximum results.

-No Accutane or sun exposure one week prior to treatment

Treatment

A Serenity Creek Med Spa Aesthetician performs the chemical peel.  The Aesthetician cleanses the skin and then applies the peel to the treatment area.

Recovery

Recovery time varies based on the depth of the peel.  Following the treatment, the Aesthetician provides the patient with skin care instructions including the expected peel time and how long they need to avoid sun exposure.  In most cases, the peel process last for two to seven days.

Downtime

There is no downtime with chemical peels.  Following the procedure, patients can immediately return to their normal activity while following the prescribed skin care regime.

Results

Results are visible when the skin has finished peeling.    The longevity of the results varies based on the depth of the peel.  Results for light peels that affect only the epidermis, the superficial layer of the skin, last up to two months.  Medium peels affect the epidermis and the underlying dermis and produce results that last up to six months.

FDA Status

Chemical peels used at Serenity Creek Med Spa are FDA approved.