Chemical Peels

Chemical Exfoliation (also known as a chemical peel) is a process used to improve skin tone and texture, diminish fine lines, reduce brown spots and treat acne. Chemical peels are great for re-texturing and brightening the skin for a fresh new look. Treatments can be applied to the face, neck and chest to even color tone. It is not effective on lax skin, sagging skin, severe wrinkles or deep scars.

Improvement is gradual. While a single peel will firm and freshen the skin, leaving a healthy glow, most clients should plan on a series of 5 to 6 peels to achieve their long-term goals. Acne-prone skin may require more treatments. The treatments can be performed at 2 to 4 week intervals, gradually increasing the intensity of the peel as the skin builds tolerance. Many times a layered effect of one or more peels can achieve faster results. Results are generally long lasting, although an occasional peel helps to maintain the beneficial effects. Our staff is trained and certified in using PCA chemical peels, the best in the industry. Our medical aesthetician and Dr. Galitzin will design a peel regime to fit the needs of your skin.

Superficial peels usually involve redness the day of the procedure followed by sloughing for 3 to 5 days. More aggressive peels can be associated with longer periods of exfoliation.

PCA Peels and treatments:

PCA SKIN offers a variety of PCA Professional™ Products designed to improve and enhance the skin’s appearance.
Formulated to work synergistically with PCA® MEN and PCA SKIN® Clinical Care Products, PCA SKIN Professional™ Products help reduce the depth of surface lines, smooth rough skin texture, treat skin discoloration and redness, and assist in clearing acne/blemished skin. The naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), beta hydroxy acids (BHAs), retinol and trichloroacetic acid (TCA) found in PCA SKIN Professional™ Products loosen dead cells from the skin’s surface, revealing new, healthy cells. The result? Smooth, radiant, glowing skin.

TCA Peels

Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peels are often thought of as very aggressive and producing substantial discomfort. PCA Professional™ TCA peels are very different from the standard. Our TCA solutions are blends formulated with many ingredients including lactic acid, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), plumping phytohormones and kojic and azelaic acids to produce dramatic results without the discomfort and downtime associated with traditional TCA peels.

Enhanced Jessner’s Treatments

These innovative and proven light-to-medium depth peel formulas effectively exfoliate with blends of lactic, citric and salicylic acids and resorcinol, while bleaching and inhibiting pigment production with kojic acid and hydroquinone (where indicated). These peels help repair and reduce breakouts, control oil, soften lines and provide a more even, smoother skin texture.

Salicylic Acid Treatments

The keratolytic action of these treatments helps to smooth surface texture, clear blocked follicles and reduce the incidence of breakouts.

Oxygenating & Detoxying Treatments

Use these treatments to keep skin free of pollutants and toxins, leading to a brighter and clearer complexion.

Retinol Treatments

The cream consistency of PCA SKIN’s retinol treatments creates an occlusive barrier that allows the vitamins, antioxidants and other actives in these rich treatments to better absorb into the skin for maximum benefits.