Chemical Peel

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Chemical Peel Zarrabi Plastic Surgery’s Sherry Sanvictores (MSN, ACNP-BCN)

A chemical peel is a dermatological procedure that helps improve the appearance of your skin by using a special mixture of chemicals. This can refresh and rejuvenate your skin, giving you a smoother, healthier look. Sun exposure, aging skin, free radicals, and pollution all work against the overall health of our skin. With time, we notice changes in our pigment, texture, and radiance; resulting in lines, wrinkles, sun spots, discoloration, and dullness.

Professional chemical peels, alongside proper skin care, are a great way to reveal youthful, radiant skin. Choosing the right chemical peel to treat your particular condition should be discussed with a clinical professional.

Zarrabi Plastic Surgery’s leading nurse practitioner Sherry Sanvictores (MSN, ACNP-BCN) has extensive experience in cosmetic dermatology and will be able to recommend the best chemical peel for your skin’s needs. Contact our Beverly Hills or Santa Monica office at (310) 584-9990 to schedule an appointment with her today and begin your journey to vibrant, beautiful, youthful-looking skin.

About Chemical Peels

Chemical peels are cosmetic treatments designed to rejuvenate the skin. They work by applying a chemical solution that causes the outer layer of skin to peel away, revealing fresher and healthier skin underneath. The procedure has gained popularity over the years as people searching for smooth, radiant skin turn to this option that is less invasive than surgery.

Patients often seek out chemical peels due to concerns about acne scars, wrinkles, or uneven skin tone. Over time, our skin can develop blemishes and signs of aging. (1) Chemical peels provide an effective way to enhance skin texture through a method known as chemical exfoliation, promoting skin rejuvenation by removing damaged outer layers. This allows fresh, youthful skin to emerge. Today, chemical peels are performed in clinics worldwide by qualified professionals. They can be classified into three main types: superficial peels, medium-depth peels, and deep peels. Each of these peels differs in their strength and penetration level.

Benefits

Chemical peels offer patients exceptional skin rejuvenation results and dozens of other benefits. At Zarrabi Plastic Surgery, we help our patients achieve:

  • Improved skin texture: Chemical peels can significantly enhance skin texture, resulting in a smoother feel.
  • Reduced fine lines: Peels can diminish the appearance of fine lines around the mouth and eyes, creating a more youthful look.
  • Skin rejuvenation: By promoting new cell growth, chemical peels lead to refreshed and rejuvenated skin.
  • Acne treatment: ​​Chemical exfoliation can help reduce breakouts and improve overall acne-prone skin.
  • Hyperpigmentation reduction: Sunspots, age spots, and other forms of hyperpigmentation can be improved with chemical peels.
  • Collagen production: The process stimulates collagen production, which is vital for maintaining skin elasticity.
  • Customizable treatment: Each chemical peel can be tailored to meet the specific needs and goals of the patient.

Candidates

Candidates for chemical peels are typically healthy adults who wish to enhance their skin’s appearance. Individuals with mild to moderate skin imperfections, sun damage, uneven skin tone, active acne, acne scars, fine lines, wrinkles, rough skin texture and more can see improvement in their skin health with a customized chemical peel treatment. Potential patients need to have realistic expectations and understand that results can vary. (2) Those with certain medical conditions or sensitivities should discuss their history during a consultation to ensure the best course of action.

Personal Consultation

Before receiving your chemical peel, you will have a personal consultation with Sherry Sanvictores, our nurse practitioner who administers these kinds of treatments. At this appointment, we will review your medical history, assess your skin’s condition, and discuss any concerns you may have regarding the procedure. Sherry will help pinpoint whether you are a good candidate for a chemical peel or if alternative treatments may be more beneficial. In some cases, you can receive your treatment immediately after your consultation, but you are also welcome to schedule your peel for a later date.

Preparation

Because chemical peels are simple, non-surgical procedures, very little preparation is required. However, there are still some key pieces of advice to follow to optimize the results of your peel. We recommend that patients avoid sun exposure as much as possible before their treatment. You may be asked to discontinue the use of certain medications and skin care products, including retinoids and acne medications.

Procedure

Once prepared, the chemical peel procedure begins with cleansing the skin. We offer a few different chemical peel formulations. These are selected depending on your skin type, the issues you are treating, your goals, and a few other factors. Some of these can be combined to maximize your results.

Skin Medica

Skin Medica is a leading brand in clinical skin care. These peels target fine lines and wrinkles, while simultaneously improving the clarity, texture, and radiance of the skin, with minimal to no downtime. These superficial peels treat mild to moderate skin imperfections, and exfoliate the skin, removing impurities and dead skin cells to reveal healthier, glowing, renewed skin. The Skin Medica formulations we carry include:

  • Illuminize Peel: A mild and gentle, no-downtime peel for all skin types, the Illuminize Peel is ideal for first-time chemical peel patients or for those looking to improve skin tone and enhance brightness and radiance.
  • Vitalize Peel: The Vitalize Peel targets fine lines, wrinkles, and texture while making skin more vibrant and radiant. This is a peel that requires minimal downtime, while still providing visible results after one peel, and increasing results after completing a series.
  • Rejuvenize Peel: Targeting fine lines and wrinkles, rough skin, and minor to moderate skin imperfections, the Rejuvenize Peel provides noticeable results after just one peel and continued results after completing a series. The Rejuvenize Peel can also address uneven skin conditions, such as acne scarring or changes in pigmentation. Patients can expect moderate downtime with this peel, as accelerated flaking and peeling may be more severe than with other Skin Medica peels.

Mesoestetic

Mesoestetic is a boutique brand, specializing in the most advanced medical skin care and luxury products utilized around the globe. One of their formulations that has created impressive results with our patients is the Cosmelan Depigmentation Peel. The Cosmelan Depigmentation peel is the ideal peel for effectively treating hyperpigmentation, Melasma, and discoloration of the skin. By decreasing the natural melanin in the skin that causes the creation of pigmentation, the Cosmelan peel will inhibit certain enzymes from reaching the skin surface, thereby minimizing discoloration.

This peel can be used on many areas of the body including the face, abdomen, legs, and hands to diminish dark spots, dryness, blemishes, and acne scarring. It will require two phases, including an in-office application and an at-home application to refine and maintain results.

Recovery

Your recovery process will depend on the specific chemical peel used in your treatment, the issues being treated, your health history, and more. As such, you will receive guidelines for your recovery. You mustn’t touch your face for the first 24-48 hours after your peel. Doing so will expose healing skin to dirt, oils, bacteria, and other foreign bodies that could cause complications. Patients may experience mild redness similar to sunburn, but this will fade quickly. (2)

Medium-depth peels may cause swelling and peeling for several days, while deep peels require longer healing periods and follow-up care.

Results

Chemical Peel Zarrabi Plastic Surgery’s Sherry Sanvictores (MSN, ACNP-BCN)

Results from chemical peels will evolve as the skin heals. Patients often notice improvements in skin tone, texture, and clarity within a few weeks of treatment. It is crucial to maintain a proper skincare routine following the procedure to enhance the benefits achieved.

With consistent sun protection and ongoing skincare, the results of a chemical peel can last for many months, or even years.

Cost of Chemical Peels in Beverly Hills and Santa Monica

The total cost of your chemical peel will depend on the scale and goal of your treatment, what chemical formulations are used, the quantity of each, and other factors.

Our practice aims to offer fair pricing for our quality services. During your consultation, you will receive an accurate estimate after discussing your specific needs and treatment plan. Zarrabi Plastic Surgery also offers financing plans for all of our treatments.

If you have any questions regarding procedures, payments, pricing, or more, then please feel free to call our Beverly Hills or Santa Monica offices at (310) 584-9990 to get the information you need.

FAQ

What are the differences between each type of chemical peel?

Each type of chemical peel targets different layers of skin; superficial peels treat minor issues, medium-depth peels serve moderate concerns, and deep peels are designed for even deeper skin conditions or irregularities.

Do chemical peels hurt?

Most patients experience mild discomfort after the procedure. We can provide numbing agents during the procedure if needed.

Can I wear makeup after a chemical peel?

Wait until your skin has fully healed before applying makeup again. Recovery usually ranges from a few days to a week depending on the depth of the peel.

Do chemical peels require long recoveries?

Generally, superficial peels have little to no downtime, while medium and deep peels may require healing time due to redness and peeling.

References

  1. Samargandy S, Raggio BS. Skin Resurfacing Chemical Peels. PubMed. Published 2020. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547752/
  2. Soleymani T, Lanoue J, Rahman Z. A Practical Approach to Chemical Peels: A Review of Fundamentals and Step-by-step Algorithmic Protocol for Treatment. The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology. 2018;11(8):21. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6122508/