Chemical Peels

Chemical peels are specially designed skin treatments intended to remove blemishes, age spots, and other imperfections to give each patient improved skin texture, color and overall appearance. There are many different formulas of chemical peels, so when you speak to a plastic surgeon or aesthetician you can expect them to customize your treatment for your specific skin type and needs.

How to know if a chemical peel is right for you

Is your skin dull and lifeless? Is your skin rough or irregular in certain areas? If you feel that sun damage or the aging process has harmed your skin's appearance, it may be a good time to investigate treatment with a chemical peel. Different chemical peels can treat different skin conditions, including age spots, sun spots, mild acne scars, freckles, fine wrinkles, uneven skin texture, and dull complexion.

How a chemical peel is performed

The first step in a chemical peel treatment involves the choice of formula. Your physician will have a variety of formulas in different strengths to penetrate at different depths in the skin. Some of the most common formulas include alpha-hydroxy acid, glycolic acid and trichloroacetic acid. There are also brand name chemical peels such as the Vi peel, Obagi blue peel, or the PCA chemical peels we offer. After a formula has been chosen, the skin is cleansed thoroughly and the formula is applied to the skin. The application of the chemical is done smoothly and evenly across the facial skin, carefully feathering it near the hair. A peel can also be done on the chest if necessary.

If you're interested in a chemical peel

If you think a chemical peel is right for you, it's best to schedule a consultation so we can evaluate your skin conditions. It may be the case that another type of skin treatment would suit you better; we also perform microdermabrasion and IPL treatments at our New Jersey plastic surgery office. Contact us to find out more about chemical peels and skin rejuvenation treatments.