Men and women alike would like to maintain or restore the radiant, healthy skin of their youth.  Unfortunately, exposure to sun and the elements along with stress and smoking can make that goal more difficult to attain.  Over time, the skin loses its luster as dark blotches, fine lines, and age spots start to settle in.  Some are unhappy about their freckles and acne scars.  Chemical Peels have helped millions achieve a more vibrant, youthful appearance.

What are Chemical Peels?

Chemical Peels are skin care solutions that are applied to the skin to accelerate the shedding of the dead skin cells while stimulating new cell growth.  Chemical Peels vary by the type and strength of the solution used as well as the depth of penetration and the number of layers of skin they affect.  They can improve a wide variety of skin conditions, leaving you with softer, smoother skin.

What results can I expect from Chemical Peels?

Chemical Peels are a great way to care for and restore the refreshed, invigorated look you desire and can be performed on just about any body part.  They can cause your acne to improve rapidly and minimize any scarring you may have.  They are great for skin tone and texture and can significantly soften fine lines and wrinkles.  Sun damage, freckles, age spots, and uneven pigmentation can be dramatically reduced giving you radiant, youthful skin.  Dr. Pierre will customize a skin care regimen to accelerate your results and help you maintain your improvements once you complete your series of treatments.

What is the treatment like?

The type of Chemical Peel you receive will depend on your skin type, the degree of damage as well as desired results.  A superficial Chemical Peel is ideal to improve the tone and texture of the skin and is a great adjunct in the treatment of acne.  There is little downtime and you can resume your normal daily activities without delay.  The results are progressive and a series of 4 to 6 treatments is recommended for optimal results.  A medium-depth Chemical Peel uses stronger chemicals and is better for fine lines and shallow acne scars.  Recovery time can be up to a week but results are more pronounced after only one session.  Deep Chemical Peels deliver the most dramatic results and are best for scars and deep wrinkles.  They can make you look several years younger but have a downtime of up to 2 weeks.  The sensation on the skin can vary from mild stinging to intense burning that can last up to ten minutes requiring numbing cream.  As a rule, the deeper the Chemical Peel, the greater the discomfort, the longer the recovery, but the more spectacular the results.

Who is a good candidate for Chemical Peels?

Chemical Peels can enhance your appearance regardless of skin type.  They are very versatile and can be used to treat sun damage, dull, blotchy skin, acne and acne scars, uneven pigmentation, age spots, as well as fine lines and wrinkles.  They can also dramatically reduce the appearance of freckles and age spots.  They can help your skin achieve renewed health and vitality.