A chemical peel is a type of skin-resurfacing procedure that helps reduce the appearance of facial imperfections such as wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and scars.
As the name implies, a chemical peel involves applying a solution that targets and removes the uppermost layers of skin cells. Whether performed alone or in combination with other cosmetic procedures, a chemical peel improves skin texture and tone while also lessening the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
We’ll determine the type of chemical peel, the depth, and the number of treatments needed depending on the nature and extent of the skin imperfections.
SKINMEDICA® PROFESSIONAL PEELS
Illuminize Peel®
Vitalize Peel®
Rejuvenize Peel™
Skin type
- Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-VI
- Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-VI
- Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV
- Can be used on skin types V-VI after the patient has established tolerability to Vitalize Peel® or with physician consent
Used For
- Mild skin imperfections
- To reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, and pigmentary irregularities
- Mild to moderate skin imprefections
- To reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, and melasma
- Moderate to severe skin imperfections
- To reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, and melasma
Frequency
- Can be repeated every 2 weeks
- Can be repeated every 3 to 4 weeks
- Series of 3 to 6 peels recommended
- Can be repeated every 4 to 6 weeks
- Series of 3 to 6 peels recommended
Downtime / Peeling
- No downtime
- Little or no visible peeling
- Minimal downtime
- Mild to moderate peeling lasting 2 to 5 days
- Stronger than Illuminize Peel®
- Minimal downtime
- Moderate peeling lasting 2 to 5 days
- Stronger than Vitalize Peel® (slightly, more erythema, burning, expected frosting)
Illuminize Peel®
Skin type:
- Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-VI
Used For:
- Mild skin imperfections
- To reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, and pigmentary irregularities
Frequency:
- Can be repeated every 2 weeks
Downtime / Peeling:
- No downtime
- Little or no visible peeling
Vitalize Peel®
Skin type:
- Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-VI
Used For:
- Mild to moderate skin imprefections
- To reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, and melasma
Frequency:
- Can be repeated every 3 to 4 weeks
- Series of 3 to 6 peels recommended
Downtime / Peeling:
- Minimal downtime
- Mild to moderate peeling lasting 2 to 5 days
- Stronger than Illuminize Peel®
Rejuvenize Peel™
Skin type:
- Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV
- Can be used on skin types V-VI after the patient has established tolerability to Vitalize Peel® or with physician consent
Used For:
- Moderate to severe skin imperfections
- To reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, and melasma
Frequency:
- Can be repeated every 4 to 6 weeks
- Series of 3 to 6 peels recommended
Downtime / Peeling:
- Minimal downtime
- Moderate peeling lasting 2 to 5 days
- Stronger than Vitalize Peel® (slightly, more erythema, burning, expected frosting)
