Chemical Peels
Sun exposure, environmental factors, intrinsic aging, acne among other factors can compromise your skin integrity. This effect often results in the appearance of fine lines/wrinkles, pigmented lesions, and poor skin texture. A chemical peel treatment from highly trained skin care professionals at Kurkjian Aesthetics can help achieve a more even skin tone, smoother texture and overall improvements in skin quality.
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What Is a Chemical Peel?
A chemical peel is a skin resurfacing technique that chemically removes layers of skin to improve a variety of dermatologic concerns. This popular skin treatment can target specific skin issues, such as fine lines, acne scars, and uneven pigmentation, providing you with a more radiant complexion. At Kurkjian Aesthetics, we use chemical peels to help make your skin look smoother and more radiant.
What Are My Chemical Peel Options?
Our team offers chemical peels for most skin types with varying levels of depth depending on your personal cosmetic goals and recovery time expectations. Having had extensive training with some of the world’s experts on skin care and skin resurfacing, Dr. Kurkjian is able to offer his patients a unique perspective. Dr. Kurkjian and his team of expert aestheticians
uses a wide range of chemical peels, including:
- SkinMedica® Vitalize Peel: This mild-to-moderate peel helps improve the appearance of skin imperfections, including sun damage, fine lines, and acne scarring. It is ideal for achieving a smoother texture and a more even skin tone with minimal downtime.
- ZO® Skin Health 3-Step Peel: A highly effective, medium-depth peel designed to target signs of aging, sun damage, and melasma. This peel works by exfoliating the skin and promoting the regeneration of healthy, fresh skin cells, providing long-lasting results.
- Jessner’s / TCA Peels (Compounded): Combining Jessner’s solution with trichloroacetic acid (TCA), these compounded peels are versatile and can be customized to address various skin concerns, including acne scars, hyperpigmentation, and fine lines. The depth of the peel can be adjusted based on your skin type and goals. This peel, at its most conservative dose, is considered a more aggressive peel compared to the others we offer.
How Do Chemical Peels Work?
Chemical peel treatments involve the use of a chemical solution to smooth the texture of your skin by removing the damaged outer layers. This helps to improve:
- Fine lines and wrinkles caused by natural aging
- Sun-damaged skin
- Acne and mild scars
- Freckles, age spots, irregular skin pigmentation, and dark patches
- Rough and scaly skin patches
- The rate of skin cell turnover revealing improved overall skin quality
Our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Jon Kurkjian, and licensed aestheticians have special training in aesthetic procedures and provide chemical peel treatments to help patients improve the look and health of their facial skin.
What Can I Expect in My Chemical Peel Treatment?
During your first visit, one of our skin care professionals will discuss your cosmetic goals and evaluate your skin complexion, texture, and facial soft tissues. With this information in mind, they can guide you toward the chemical peel that best suits your lifestyle.
Depending on the depth of chemical peel you choose, your recovery can vary widely. With our lightest peel, you can expect little to no redness which will resolve within 1 day. With our strongest chemical peel, you can expect to see skin peeling for 7-10 days and redness for up to 6 weeks. The effect of the chemical peel is usually proportionate with the downtime.
Schedule Your Chemical Peel Consultation
Want to learn how one of our medical-grade chemical peels can help you enhance your complexion? Contact Kurkjian Aesthetics to schedule your consultation.
