Chemical Peels

Many of our clients say they are surprised at the dull, dry "older" face looking back at them in the mirror, especially when they still feel so young inside! A light to moderate chemical peel allows you to safely "peel" away the years, revealing smoother, tighter and more vibrant skin just under the surface.

How do chemical peels work?

Think of a light to moderate chemical peel as intensive exfoliation, ridding your face of dry, damaged surface cells to reveal a youthful and more radiant complexion. The process stimulates cell renewal, collagen synthesis and improves elasticity. It's safe, non-invasive and requires little to no downtime.

Will my results be visible?

Like any other procedure, results vary from person to person. Our Skinceuticals Gel Peels are designed for light surface penetration, and can help visibly soften fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone and texture, reduce symptoms of oiliness and diminish the appearance of blemishes. Our deeper penetrating Obagi Blue Peel procedure is designed to significantly reduce fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, blemishes and improve skin tone and texture.

What if I want to see a bigger difference?

A light chemical peel is safe enough to combine with other LazaDerm procedures, such as microdermabrasion and IPL (photo facial), to enhance your results even more! You can also get the Obagi Blue Peel, which penetrates to a deeper level for more intense results.

Will it hurt?

You may feel a slight stinging or burning sensation during the first three to five minutes of the 30 minute session, otherwise, the procedure is fairly comfortable. With a Skinceuticals Gel Peel, you simply relax with the peel on your face, and after the treatment, you can return to regular activities. The more intense Obagi procedure will leave a slight blue tint on your face for up to 24 hours and you will probably want to take a day or two off from work and regular activities.

Will my skin be sensitive?

A little. You'll want to avoid excessive heat and sun exposure for two days following the procedure--we recommend sun block with transparent zinc oxide. Your skin may be sensitive, slightly red and perhaps even flaky for up to five days as your old skin continues to slough away and new skin emerges. But the great news is, your skin will likely feel tighter, smoother and softer than usual.

What about side effects?

Side effects are extremely rare but do include burning, headaches, nausea, dizziness, scarring and infection. Less severe side effects may include temporary "hot spots" or crusting.

Can anyone safely get a chemical peel?

Again, light to moderate chemical peels are quite safe, but you don't want to combine them with harsh skincare products or certain treatments. You should not have a chemical peel if you have used Accutane® within the last 3 months or used any retinoic products within the last week, or have undergone plastic surgery within the last 3-6 months. Avoid chemical peels if you are pregnant or lactating, if you have any open wounds, cuts, abrasions, or a Herpes outbreak. You should not have a Gel Peel if you have an allergy to aspirin. Patch testing for allergies is recommended prior to the facial peel.