Benefits of Chemical Peels

• Improves the skin's color, clarity, tone, and texture
• Stimulates new collagen and healthy skin cell growth, resulting in a radiant complexion
• Reduces discoloration caused by sun damage
• Helps to clear up breakouts
• Smooths fine lines and wrinkles
• Increases hydration of the skin
• Addresses visible skin imperfections and superficial scars
• Allows skin care products used at home to be more effective by removing several layers of skin build-up and congestion allowing products to penetrate deeper into the skin.

What is a chemical peel?

A chemical peel is a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin on the face, neck or hands. A chemical solution is applied to the skin that causes it to exfoliate and eventually peel off. The new, regenerated skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin. The new skin is also temporarily more sensitive to the sun.

When is a chemical peel appropriate?

Chemical peels are used to treat a number of conditions including:

• Acne scars
• Aging skin
• Crow's feet
• Scars
• Sun damaged skin
• Sagging skin
• Wrinkles

Who is not a candidate for a chemical peel?

The procedure is not recommended for individuals with infections, active skin disease, cut or broken skin, sunburns or active Herpes simplex 1 sores. Other counter-indications include patients who are:

• Nursing or pregnant.
• Have taken Accutane in last six months.
• Have psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis or rosacea.
• Have used Retin-A, Renova, prescription skin care products, products that contain ascorbic acid, bleaching or skin-lightening agents or other acid-based products in the last 48 hours.

What are the complications or potential side effects of a chemical peel?

• Temporary or permanent change in skin color, particularly for women on birth control pills, who subsequently become pregnant or have a history of brownish facial discoloration.
• Scarring
• Reactivation of cold sore

Full Chemical Peel or Resurfacer?

ReGen Laser offers two types of chemical peels:

Resurfacers, our more mild peels are superficial treatments, meaning that they work on the very top layers of the epidermis and use enzymes and acids to refine and exfoliate. Resurfacers have generally little-to-no downtime.

Chemical Peels or full skin peels treat the top layers but also penetrate the mid to lower levels of the epidermis, delivering stronger, extended results. Because chemical peels are so active and deeply penetrating, peeling can occur for 7-10 days.

Ask an esthetician what is right for you.

Resurfacers by Dermaquest

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Power Pumpkin Resurfacer

Great for acne and large pores.

Primary Pumpkin Resurfacer

Helps to correct pigmentation and hampers inflammation.

MangoBrite Resurfacer

Exfoliates and evens skin tone.

Lactic Acid Resurfacer

Ideal for sensitized skin and skin conditions like rosacea.

Power Peptide Resurfacer

Promotes collagen and elastin synthesis.

Full Peels by Dermaquest

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SkinBrite Peel

Brightens skin and evens skin tone.

Modified Jessner's Peel

Great for managing acne and preventing breakouts.