Cosmetic Resurfacing

Facial Treatments | Cosmetic Resurfacing | Waxing | Other Services

Unique chemical peel solutions address a variety of skin concerns and can offer you amazing results!
     • Lightening Peel addresses sun damage, hormonal discoloration & evens out
        the skin tone
     • Wrinkle Lift Peel helps smooth fine lines & wrinkles
     • Acne Peel addresses acne & hormonal breakouts
     • Oil Control Peel suppresses oil production

Each chemical peel $75 – or – Series of 6 $400

Chemical peels are ideal treatments during the fall/winter and not recommended during spring/summer.

CLIENT CHEMICAL PEEL EDUCATION

EXACTLY WHAT IS A CHEMICAL PEEL?
A chemical peel is a controlled burn resulting in an accelerated form of exfoliation treatment induced by a chemical agent. Designed to improve the health & overall appearance & texture of the skin, the damaged skin is replaced with normalized skin as epidermal growth is stimulated to generate new skin.

HOW WILL MY SKIN LOOK AFTER THE PEEL?
Depending on your desired results, your skin can look healthy & glowing, look like sunburn or anywhere in between. A variety of methods are used to help determine the post peel condition of your skin: type & strength of the peel solution, the number of layers applied to the skin, the amount of pressure used during its application, the amount of time left on the skin & which enhancers are used.
As with mild sunburn, post peel skin may shed or slough for approximately 2-3 days. Keep in mind that certain medications can thin the skin, cause excessive dryness & can affect the outcome of the chemical peel as well as the healing process of the skin. It is extremely important that you discuss ALL medications you are taking with the skin care professional you will be working with prior to your first treatment.

DO NOT EVEN CONSIDER A CHEMICAL PEEL IF YOU:
1. Plan to spend time in the sun without sun block protection
2. Pregnant, planning to become pregnant or lactating
3. Take high blood pressure medication
4. Receive treatment for cancer
5. Diabetic
6. Have or recently had a sunburn
7. Have an important event to attend within 2 weeks
8. Smoke tobacco (Only very mild chemical peels advised)

BEFORE YOU SCHEDULE YOUR CHEMICAL PEEL
• Establish realistic goals with your skin care professional
• Discuss your expectations & desired results from the treatment
• Have a patch test performed 7 days prior to your treatment
• Daily prep your skin with AHA home care products 2 weeks before
• Ensure you have not used Accutane within 6 months of your peel
• Ensure you have not used Retin-A 4 weeks prior to your peel
• Ensure you have not used Rejuven-A, Retinol, Renova, Tazorax, Differin, Tretinoin or ROC products for at least 2 weeks prior to your peel
• If you are prone to cold sores or fever blisters, it is advised you begin a suppressive therapy program at least 10 days prior to your first peel

HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?
Depending on skin health & resilience, a series of 6 peels every 2-3 weeks is ideal & may yield the best cumulative results. A chemical peel within regular, professional strength facials is extremely beneficial as well.

POST PEEL SKIN CARE GUIDELINES
You have just received a professional exfoliation treatment designed to improve skin health. Your old skin has been peeled away and you now have a new canvas to nourish, restore & protect as you enter the renewal process of your skin! Whether you have had your very first peel or have had several, should you have ANY questions or concerns, call your professional skin care therapist immediately.

THE HEALING PHASE
In order to achieve the best possible outcome as well as avoid any potential post peel complications, your focus for the next 7 days is to heal the skin properly. Until your skin has returned to normal, it is vital that you strictly adhere to your post treatment care instructions prior to returning to your daily anti-aging home care regimen. You will receive a post peel kit to use after your peel which contains the essential products necessary to restore your skin to normal.

DO NOT pick, peel, scrape or scratch peeled skin as this may cause scarring.
DO NOT use any form of exfoliation -- mechanical or chemical -- during the first week.
DO NOT spend a prolonged period of time in the sun to avoid hyperpigmentation.
DO NOT use a hot tub, sauna, take very hot showers or baths; try to avoid heat.
DO NOT go in a chlorinated swimming pool, salty lake or ocean.
DO NOT wear tight fitting headbands or hats for the first 24 hours after a peel. Depending on the initial condition of the skin, you may experience skin sensitivity, tightness and/or dryness similar to a mild sunburn. This is normal, yet the peel is still successful if you do not experience any of these symptoms. It is advisable not to use cosmetic makeup on Day one, however, a light dusting of mineral powder may be used.

Treatment Plan for Day 1: Use a minimal number of products on the peeled skin. Using quality products with moisturizing properties &/or splashing the skin with cool water is ideal. If treatment was very aggressive, Polysporin or Aquaphor can be initially used only until you are able to use the products in the post peel kit.

Day 2-3: Skin may become dryer & tighter or begin to shed or slough -- again, this is normal. If your skin is very oily or acneic, more oil &/or acne may initially surface; this is a common occurrence & should subside.

Treatment Plan for Days 2-3: Nourish, Heal, Repair, Restore, Protect
Mornings: With products provided in your post peel kit, cleanse with the hydrating facial cleanser, nourish with Hydrating Anti-aging Serum, protect & moisturize with Solar Defense Oil Free SPF, applying lightly around eyes.
Evenings: Products provided in your post peel kit will continue to hydrate the skin. Cleanse with hydrating facial cleanser, apply a thin coat of the Hydrating Enzyme Masque leaving it on for 10-30 minutes to infuse skin with anti-oxidants & minerals, rinse with lukewarm water & follow with a pea size amount of Hydrating Repair Crème to face, neck & eyelids.

Days 4-7: Dry or sensitive skin continue with the treatment plan for days 2-3; oily/acneic skin may resume use of mild oil control products.

Day 8 & Forward: Resume regular home care regimen & consult with your skin care therapist to determine when you should have your next chemical peel.

Day 14-30 Return for next chemical peel!