Chemical peels are cosmetic treatments that can be applied to the face, hands, and neck. They’re used to improve the appearance or feel of the skin and can address and treat issues like wrinkles, discolored skin, and scars. A chemical peel is a procedure in which a chemical solution is applied to the skin to remove the top layers. During this procedure, chemical solutions will be applied to the area being treated, which causes the skin to exfoliate and eventually peel off. Once this happens, the new skin underneath is often smoother, appears less wrinkled, and may have less damage.

There is a wide variety of chemical peels available to best fit your aesthetics, issues, or needs you are aiming to address. Chemical peels can be done at different depths, from light to deep. Deeper chemical peels offer more-dramatic results but also take longer to recover. With a light or medium peel, you may need to undergo the procedure more than once to get the desired results. You can also combine these with other cosmetic procedures.

About the Different Chemical Peels:

• Superficial Peels: which use mild acids like alpha-hydroxy acid to gently exfoliate. It only penetrates the outermost layer of skin.
• Medium Peels: which use trichloroacetic or glycolic acid to reach the middle and outer layer of skills. This makes it more effective for removing damaged skin cells.
• Deep Peels: which fully penetrate the middle layer of the skin to remove damaged skin cells; these peels often use phenol or trichloroacetic acid.

Chemical Peels Benefits:

• Reduce fine lines under the eyes and around the mouth
• Treat wrinkles caused by sun damage and aging
• Improve the appearance of mild scars
• Treat certain types of acne
• Reduce age spots, freckles, and dark patches (melasma) due to pregnancy or taking birth control pills
• Improve the look and feel of skin

At our Derma Spa in Rochester, NY, one of our most popular services is Dermaplaning which is performed by our licensed esthetician. This treatment is a simple, quick, painless, and a non-invasive add on treatment which makes it popular among our clients. Dermaplaning is good for all skin types as it is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure. Your healthcare provider will perform dermaplaning with a surgical steel blade, or a dermaplaning tool, and lightly scrape the face surface removing skin and hair. Although Dermaplaning doesn’t stop the aging process, it can make your skin look younger. Some people also choose to get dermaplaning for temporary hair removal. This is the simplest, quickest, add on treatment.

Benefits of Dermaplaning:

• Renewed complexion
• Deeper product penetration for serums and creams
• Smoother, more evenly toned skin
• Removal of dead, pore-clogging skin
• Removal of peach fuzz
• Smoother make-up application

As the name says, this popular treatment will leave you glowing and ready for your “red carpet event.” Perfect as part of your beauty routine, schedule this peel before your event and take advantage of this combination treatment. First, dermaplaning preps the skin immediately followed by the application of a carefully selected chemical peel. Initially offered as a promotional treatment, it is now a standing menu item due to its popularity.

A well tolerated mechanical exfoliation using special gentle brushes to “sweep away” dull surface skin. Minimize age spots and softens fine lines around the eyes, lips, and neck. This treatment improves the appearance of wrinkles and lessens the appearance of acne scars. Microdermabrasion is also available with custom infusions and requires no downtime, leaving your skin radiant and silky smooth.

This luxurious treatment is the perfect way to smooth, silky skin. Your treatment begins with a relaxing massage using aromatherapy oils. This is followed by a body polish performed with salts to exfoliate and removed with steamed towels. The experience is finished with an application of moisturizers. Leave ready for vacation or an evening out.

A relaxing treatment utilizing medical grade products and customized to your skin care needs. After cleansing and exfoliating your skin, our licensed medical aesthetician will analyze your face, neck, and décolleté, selecting the perfect serums and finishing mask application to complete your experience. Enjoy the ultimate relaxation of aromatherapy infused warmed towels as you receive a hand, arm, face, and neck massage. Walk out feeling and looking incredible!

This customized treatment includes skin analysis, cleansing under steam, exfoliation, extractions (if required), and application of a mask that leaves the skin and pores clean and smooth.

This treatment is perfect for the busy client looking to stay beautiful. Our licensed medical aesthetician will analyze your skin and carefully select the perfect medical grade products for you. In under an hour, your skin will be cleansed, exfoliated, and removed of impurities. Finished off with the application of the right mask – your skin is radiant and you’re ready to go.