
Chemical Peels
At Shine MD, we use facial peels that brighten, tighten, and illuminate the appearance of the skin. Chemical peels are an incredibly popular procedure that can be effective in treating active acne and in improving congested skin, acne scarring, age spots, fine lines, and wrinkles.
At Shine MD, we use facial peels that brighten, tighten, and illuminate the appearance of the skin. Chemical peels are an incredibly popular procedure that can be effective in treating active acne and in improving congested skin, acne scarring, age spots, fine lines, and wrinkles.
How Do Chemical Peels Work?
Chemical peels use the science of chemistry to promote healthy, rejuvenated skin. Different peels use different active ingredients, but most peels work similarly at their core. Chemical peels contain helpful acids that lower the pH level of the skin, loosening the top layers of old, damaged skin cells. The skin is chemically exfoliated, and the dead skin cells are removed, revealing supple, healthy skin underneath. The treatment also prompts your body to produce new skin cells, increasing the skin’s collagen and elastin levels, leading to more youthful, bouncier skin.
Chemical peels come in a range of strengths, and different chemical peels treat the skin to a variety of depths.
The different kinds of chemical peels are:
Chemical Peels for Acne and Acne Scars
Chemical peels can be an excellent way to resurface acne-prone skin, leading to a more even complexion. At Shine MD’s Acne Clinic, we recommend chemical peels to many of our patients who have acne and/or visible acne scars. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, superficial chemical peels can be effective at treating mild to moderate acne.
Medium chemical peels are also proven to be effective at treating acne scarring. Chemical peels are an incredible acne treatment option, but they are not for everyone. One of our trained staff members will examine your skin and inform you of the best available treatment options.
Types of Chemical Peels Available at Shine MD
Vivier™ Peel
Refreshes. Brightens. Tightens. Illuminates.
- The Vivier™ Peel is gentle, so it is perfect for all skin types with no downtime.
- It contains lactic acid, salicylic acid and resorcinol.
- It targets aging, dehydrated skin, and improves congested, oily, and acne-prone skin.
Jessner Plus Peel™
Exfoliates and Brightens.
- The Jessner Plus Peel™ is a more intense treatment due to higher concentrations of lactic acid and salicylic acid.
- This peel is effective in exfoliating and brightening the skin while treating uneven pigment, acne, and rosacea.
- This is a deeper peel so some skin peeling is expected for five to seven days.
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