What Are Chemical Peels?
A chemical peel is a non-invasive cosmetic treatment used to eliminate skin imperfections and signs of aging to enhance the tone, texture, and contours of the facial skin. During chemical peel treatment, a special chemical solution is applied to the facial skin. This solution gently sloughs away the damaged outer layer of skin, which allows healthier, smoother skin to come to the surface. At EltraSelf, we have several cutting-edge chemical peel treatments available:
SkinMedica Illuminize Peel
The SkinMedica Illuminize Peel is a gentle and mild chemical peel made from an alpha-hydroxy acid solution. This peel is used to brighten the complexion of the facial skin and reduce the appearance of various imperfections, such as age spots, sun damage, fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone. The Illuminize Peel is a safe and effective option for all skin types, requires virtually no recovery time, and takes only around 45 minutes to complete.
SkinMedica Vitalize Peel
One of our most popular chemical peels is the SkinMedica Vitalize Peel, a gentle but powerful peel that utilizes alpha-hydroxy acids and several other peeling agents. The Vitalize Peel is used to treat mild to moderate skin imperfections and create a smoother, more youthful complexion. This peel also improves pigmentation, reduces acne breakouts, and stimulates increased collagen production. Collagen is an essential protein for the health and structure of the skin. The Vitalize Peel takes around an hour to complete, and although it doesn’t require any downtime, you may experience some skin peeling in the days following the treatment.
SkinMedica Rejuvenize Peel
Our strongest available SkinMedica chemical peel is the SkinMedica Rejuvenize Peel, which is designed to eliminate moderate to severe skin imperfections and damage. The Rejuvenize Peel can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, even out the skin tone, and correct rough or dry skin texture. Overall, this chemical peel will leave you with significantly smoother, more radiant facial skin and reduce the likelihood of acne breakouts. The Rejuvenize Peel takes around 45 minutes and requires little to no recovery time. However, after 24 to 48 hours, your skin will likely become flaky and start peeling in a process that will last three or four days.
Melanage Peel for Pigmentation
The Melanage Peel for Pigmentation is a powerful superficial chemical peel used to treat uneven skin tone, melasma, and deep pigmentation. This peel, which leaves the facial skin looking clearer and healthier, is formulated specifically to enhance the texture and appearance of hyperpigmented skin.
The Melanage Peel for Pigmentation is made with retinoid and arbutin, which penetrate the skin to treat discoloration and promote cellular turnover. The in-office portion of the treatment takes around 20 minutes, and you’ll leave the clinic with the Melanage 1 Masque still on your face. You will need to leave the masque on for a specific amount of time, and you will also be given an at-home regimen to follow involving several special Melanage products.
