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SkinMedica® Chemical Peel

Starting at $150

Medical-grade treatments designed to accelerate skin exfoliation, improve clarity, and visibly reduce imperfections like fine lines, acne scars, and sun damage. Administered by licensed esthetician, the SkinMedica® Professional Peels portfolio features three distinct tiers ranging from a gentle radiance boost to deeper epidermal resurfacing.

For many skin concerns and skin types, a peel is one great solution

Hyperpigmentation

Surface discoloration starts deep in the skin, so reducing it takes time. A series of peels helps inhibit the formation of new melanin but also lifts the pigment already created for a more even skin tone.

Fine lines + wrinkles

Peels are an effective, non-invasive solution for addressing fine lines and wrinkles. By deeply exfoliating the skin, peels can help minimize the appearance of fine lines and leave your skin looking refreshed.

Acne

Peels can help relieve acne issues by controlling oil production and bacteria and allowing treatment products to penetrate pores more easily. This helps achieve a clearer, more even-looking complexion while calming irritated, sensitive skin.

Dry/dull skin

Increase cell turn over

“Glazed donut” glowing skin

Post Treatment

After receiving your chemical peel, you may experience some light flaking in a few localized areas for up to five days and slight redness for one to twelve hours. Although you may or may not actually “peel” during the first one or two treatments, you will probably experience slight exfoliation and your skin will feel tight and pulled. Patients should always follow the Home Care Regimen sheet provided by their technician, but the following post-treatment tips are also recommended to maximize the benefits to your skin:

    • Do not apply ice or water to the treated areas

    • Do not put the face directly into a hot shower spray. Do not use Jacuzzis, steam rooms or saunas

    • Do not go swimming or participate in activities that would cause excessive perspiration

    • Do not use a Clarisonic brush, washcloth, Buff-Puff’s or other means of mechanical exfoliation

    • Do not direct a hair dryer onto the treated area

    • Stay cool! Getting heated internally can cause hyperpigmentation.

    • Do not apply any medications following treatment not recommended by your technician, including AHA products

    • It is ideal to let the skin stabilize and rest overnight, but mineral makeup can be applied following the treatment if absolutely necessary

    • Avoid direct sun exposure and excessive heat. Use SPF 30+ for daily sunscreen protection

    • Do not pick at or pull on any loosening or exfoliating skin. This could potentially cause hyperpigmentation

    • Do not go to a tanning booth for a least three weeks before or after a treatment

    • Discontinue the use of Retin-A®/Renova® or Differin® for seven days after treatment

    • Do not have electrolysis, collagen injections, Botox, threading, facial waxing or use depilatories for approximately seven days after treatment

Immediately post peel

Acne | 3 treatments, 4 weeks apart

Pigment | 5 treatments, 4 weeks apart

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A series of 3-6 peels is recommended depending on skin concerns.

  • There is little to no downtime whatsoever with PCA chemical peels. You can actually receive a peel on your lunch hour and return to work. You will be shinny and possibly show signs of redness but it will not stop you from doing what you need to do. During the time of peeling, you may not want people to see you but you can physically do anything you need

  • Everyone’s experience will be different. However, on an average, you will see flaking by day two or three following the treatment. It is possible to see flaking for up to five or six days. With all PCA peels, only light to medium exfoliation will be experienced

  • PCA peels are only slightly irritating. You may experience mild burning or stinging, which is transient.

  • Someone who frequently works out can have any peel but must wait 48 hours after the treatment to exercise. If you don’t want to wait, any non-chemical or retinol peel is a great choice

  • Yes, only if they are compliant with using sunscreen protection and avoiding the sun 48 hours after a peel. If you are getting peels to lighten the skin, SPF 30+ is ideal to reduce any chance of further hyperpigmentation due to its enhanced lightening ingredients of Bearberry, Licorice Root Extract, Kojic Acid, Mulberry Root and Lactic Acid

  • If your skin is dry and thin, often there is a buildup of dead cells that actually keep your home care products from penetrating. Having a retinol treatment will remove the surface buildup, hydrate the skin and give it a more plump, “thicker” appearance. The use of Vitamin C products in the treatment, as well as in your home care program, will help to build the collagen in your skin, thus making it stronger and more durable.

  • No, but there are other treatments available

  • We generally recommend that Retin-A® use is stopped five days prior to a peel and five days post treatment because of potential irritation and uneven peel penetration.

    Those on Accutane® should avoid any acids. It is not recommended to do a chemical peel while on Accutane®

    However, your Esthetician should always be made aware of any Retin-A® or Accutane® use and my recommend you postpone treatment if the skin is too reactive

  • Glycolic acid will dehydrate skin and make pores larger after extended use. PCA uses lactic and citric acids which are skin-friendly because they are natural constituents of your skin. PCA peels are unique because they are moisturizing and hydrating and leave your skin fresh, soft and supple, the way it wants to be!