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Chemical peels

A chemical solution to improve and smooth the texture of skin by removing the skin’s damaged outer layers. Chemical peels are most commonly performed to even skin tone and texture, soften fine lines and wrinkles, minimize facial acne scars, and even control acne. The precise formula used in chemical peels is adjusted to meet each client’s needs. This can be a service by itself or you can add it onto a facial!

Chemical Peels can be applied on all areas of the body. However, the face, neck, and chest are the areas most commonly treated.

Types of Peels We Offer

SkinMedica Illuminize Peel

For mild skin imperfections and safe for ALL skin tones

  • Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, pigmentary irregularities
  • Brightens skin for a more youthful appearance
  • Enhances skin glow and radiance
  • Improves skin color, clarity and texture
  • Ideal for first-time patients or patients looking for quick skin enhancement (no visible peeling expected)
      • Can be repeated every 2 weeks
      • No downtime
      • Little or no visible peeling

KEY INGREDIENTS

  • Salicylic acid
  • Mandelic acid
  • Resorcinol
  • Phytic acid
  • Malic acid
SkinMedica Vitalize Peel

For mild to moderate skin imperfections and safe for ALL skin tones

  • Shown to smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Reduces the appearance of sun damage, acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, and melasma
  • Predictable results after just one peel — compelling results after 3 to 6 peel
    • Can be repeated every 3 to 4 weeks
    • Minimal downtime
    • Mild to moderate peeling lasting 2 to 5 days
    • Stronger than Illuminize Peel®

KEY INGREDIENTS

  • Salicylic acid
  • Lactic acid
  • Resorcinol
  • Retinol
SkinMedica Rejuvenize Peel

For moderate to severe skin imperfections and safe for MOST skin tones

  • Strongest formulation improves appearance of skin texture, tone and smoothness through enhanced exfoliation
  • Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, and melasma
  • Predictable results after just one peel — compelling results after 3 to 6 peels
    • Can be repeated every 4 to 6 weeks
    • Minimal downtime
    • Moderate peeling lasting 2 to 5 days
    • Stronger than Vitalize Peel® (slightly more erythema, burning, expected frosting)

KEY INGREDIENTS

  • Salicylic acid
  • Lactic acid
  • Resorcinol
  • Retinol
The Perfect Derma™ Peel

THE PERFECT DERMA™ PEEL is a medium-depth chemical peel that is safe and effective for ALL Skin Types & Ethnicities. The Perfect Derma Peel’s exclusive formulation provides superior results for aging skin, acne, hyperpigmentation, and other common skin concerns.

THE PERFECT DERMA™ PEEL is the ONLY medical grade peel on the market that contains the master antioxidant Glutathione. Glutathione is a well-documented anti-aging antioxidant produced by the human body. However, production diminishes with age and exposure to environmental stress. Glutathione penetrates deep into the cellular level of the skin to help reduce free radical damage, brighten the skin and slow down the aging process.

    • Improves the overall clarity, tone, and texture of the skin
    • Reduces or eliminates hyperpigmentation, melasma, and sun damage
    • Softens Fine Lines and Wrinkles
    • Controls acne and reduces acne scars
    • Stimulates the production of collagen for a firmer, more youthful appearance
    • Reduces the appearance of pore size
      • Can be repeated every 4 to 6 weeks
      • Moderate peeling lasting 3 to 5 days
      • Stronger than SkinMedica

KEY INGREDIENTS

  • TCA: Exfoliant, removes dead skin cells, and promotes new cell growth
  • Retinoic Acid: Exfoliant, stimulates cellular renewal
  • Salicylic Acid: Exfoliant, reduces acne bacteria
  • Kojic Acid: Exfoliant, offers skin brightening benefits
  • Phenol: Exfoliant, numbing agent
  • Glutathione: Antioxidant, skin brightener
  • Vitamin C: Antioxidant stimulates collagen production

CLIENT TAKE HOME KIT:

The Patient Take Home Kit (included with peel treatment) helps clients properly care for their skin post peel. The kit includes two Post Peel Towelettes, a Post Peel Moisturizer, a Mineral Perfection SPF 30, and Post Peel Instructions. The Take Home Kit is designed to ensure an easy-peel process for optimal results!

Schedule your Chemical Peel Consultation with Foxy Laser today!

How Many Chemical Peel Treatments are Needed?

It all depends on the type of chemical peel that’s being done and why.  In addition, your skin type and the condition of your skin will determine how many chemical peels are needed. Superficial peels can be performed on a regular basis just to keep your skin looking refreshed. However, medium and deep peels penetrate further and are therefore recommended based on the skin condition that needs to be corrected.

If the client has a specific skin condition such as wrinkles, sun spots, acne, or enlarged pores, we may recommend multiple chemical peels over time,  in order to get the condition under control. Once that’s done, a maintenance program may be recommended, which usually consists of having a chemical peel done every 3 to 4 months, but again, the frequency will be determined by the condition of your skin.  Peels are usually scheduled 3 to 4 weeks apart because it’s important to give the skin a chance to recover.

What are Chemical Peel Contraindications?

The following are chemical peel contraindications. If you have any of the following conditions prior to your appointment, call Foxy Laser for consultation. 

  • Accutane – discontinue use for 1 year prior to treatment.
  • Retin-A – Discontinue for 7- 10 days prior to treatment.
  • Pregnant or lactating
  • Aspirin allergy
  • Face rash
  • Rosacea
  • Permanent cosmetic clients must wait 7 days
  • Sunburn
  • Skin sores or lesions
  • Serious medical condition such as heart condition, compromised immune system, etc.
  • Facial waxing clients must wait three days.

Factors That Can Affect The Peeling Process:

  • Oily skin types tend to peel less than dry or sensitive skin
  • Clients with very resilient skin or significant sun damage may not peel deeply on the first treatment
  • Clients who have undergone other treatments or who regularly use active ingredients like retinoids, can have more conditioned skin and therefore may not peel as much as clients with unconditioned/untreated skin
  • The face will peel more quickly and heavily than body areas, where the skin is thicker
  • Medications the client is using
  • Where the client is in their cellular cycle
  • Weather conditions

 ***Even if visible peeling is light or barely visible, cellular exfoliation occurs and will benefit the skin and stimulate collagen and elastin!

What are Chemical Peel Side Effects?

The following are chemical peel side effects:

  • Redness – Normal healing from a chemical peel involves redness of the treated skin. It may last between 24 and 72 hours.
  • Infection – A chemical peel can cause a flare-up of the herpes virus — the virus that causes cold sores. Rarely, a chemical peel can lead to a bacterial or fungal infection.

Steps Prior to Your First Chemical Peel Appointment

  • Stop using products that remove dead skin cells such as chemical or manual exfoliators such as scrubs.
  • AHAs, BHAs, retinoids and microbeads should all be avoided before your session.
  • Discontinue use of Retin-A 7 to 14 days before going to Foxy Laser for treatment.

After Chemical Peel Care Instructions

  • Don’t touch your face or remove peeling skin.  You can resume normal face washing routines the next day.
  • Moisturize and hydrate – Since peels can temporarily compromise your skin’s protective barrier, it’s important to reinforce that barrier with a medium-to-thick moisturizer. Also, drink more water to help avoid dehydration, which could make your skin feel tight,
  • Apply sunscreen with SPF30 or greater – Your skin is more delicate after a peel, so avoid direct sun exposure, which can lead to even more visible signs of skin aging. If you must be exposed, use a Broad Spectrum physical sunscreen.
  • Avoid strenuous workouts, dry saunas swimming pools, and steam rooms – Increased blood circulation to the face can intensify warming, tingling, itching, redness or other uncomfortable side effects on freshly peeled skin. Skip such activities for 24 tro 72 hours after treatment.
  • Don’t over-exfoliate – Peels are maximum-strength exfoliants, so you don’t need to use a separate exfoliant (like a scrub, brush or exfoliating cleanser) within one week of your peel. Over-exfoliating can lead to more redness or sensitivity, so wait until your skin feels up to it. You may resume using your retinols a week after your peel.