Chemical skin peels remove damaged outer layers of skin on the face, neck, chest and hands to smooth texture, reduce scarring, and remove blemishes and pre-cancerous growths to produce healthy, glowing skin. They can even be used on the arms and legs.
Peel formulas and strengths range from mild to strong, and are tailored to each patient. Superficial peels, such as alpha hydroxy acids, require no ‘downtime’ but do require a series of small peels over time, usually spread 2-4 weeks apart. These peels, often also referred to as glycolic peels work by “ungluing” the damaged skin cells and allowing them to easily slough off.
At Rebecca Fitzgerald MD, we are proud to offer peels from leading skin care companies like SkinMedica and Glytone. Dr. Fitzgerald would be glad to discuss these options with you: 323-464-8046.
SkinMedica
Illuminize Peel – Level I
This non-invasive very superficial chemical peel utilizes a novel approach to chemical peeling with a newer generation of alpha-hydroxy acids (mandelic acid and malic acid) in combination with phytic acid and commonly used peeling agents (salicylic acid and resorcinol) to maximize skin rejuvenating effects with low irritation.
- Increase skin glow and radiance
- Tightens the skin and restores a more youthful appearance
- Improves clarity, color and skin texture
- Patients achieve enhancement of skin appearance with minimal downtime and discomfort
- Appropriate for first-time chemical peel patients or patients looking for a gentle, very superficial peel
- May be performed on Skin types I- VI
- Little or no visible peeling
Vitalize Peel – Level II
Vitalize Peel helps fight the effects of time, sun damage, and environmental assaults. This powerful yet non-damaging peel can take years off aging skin.
- Addresses various skin conditions, such as pigmentation abnormalities, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, melasma, and photodamage
- Effective (achieve visible improvement after one treatment, significant results after a series of treatments)
- Can be customized for the treatment of each specific condition
- May be performed on Skin types I- VI
- Little or no down time
- Peeling solution combined with Retinoic acid creates more exfoliation than other chemical peels same depth
- Well tolerated (minimum or no burning, peeling solution has pH 2-3, higher than most chemical peels)
- Easy to use (does not require timing or neutralization)
Rejuvenize Peel – Level III
Rejuvenize Peel is an advanced formulation of peeling agents, with a built-in anti-irritant and penetration enhancer that provides controlled exfoliation of the uppermost damaged layers of the skin to reveal fresher and healthier skin. Provides predictable results with minimal down time.
- Effective for use on skin with sun damage, melasma, pigmentary changes and acne scarring
- Noticeable improvement with just one peel
- Recommended for Skin types I-VI
- Can be used on skin types V-VI after the patient has established tolerability to Vitalize Peel, or with physician consent
- Well tolerated with minimal “down time”
- Easy to use (does not require timing or neutralization)
- A novel synthetic surfactant, Isoceteth-20, creates more uniform peeling while controlling penetration of salicylic acid, and therefore reduces skin irritation associated with the stronger chemical peels without diminishing peeling effect
Glytone Enerpeels
Glycolic GA-30 - Mild Aging / Hyperpigmentation
Glycolic peels have been a mainstay for decades. As with all the Enerpeel line, you will see enhanced effect with reduced superficial redness or peeling. GOOD FOR:
- Mild hyperpigmentation
- Mild keratosis
- Mild aging
- Mild sun damage
- Skin tone enhancer
Mandelic Acid (MA) - Sensitive / Redness & Rosacea
EnerPeel® MA is a peel that exfoliates but with minimal or no erythema (redness). Excellent for sensitive skin. GOOD FOR:
- Skins with Redness or Rosacea
- Summertime Peel Treatment
- Darker skin types
- Hormonal, sun and age related pigmentations in at risk clients
Salicylic Acid (SA) - Acne / Oily
Designed for the treatment of acne, this peel delivers a high dose of anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and sebum and cell turnover-slowing ingredients into the pores. Combined with salicylic acid you will see a reduction of oil, and exfoliation that will assist in unblocking pores. It is also used for controlling the inflammatory phase of papules and pustules. We can also use this on back and chest. GOOD FOR:
- Active acne
- Inflamed skin
- Very oily skin
- Texture
- Back and chest can be treated
- Pore refining
Pyruvic Acid (PA) - Anti Aging
When you are wanting improvement in skin tone, smoothness and clarity, this is your go-to peel. It is a gentle but highly effective anti-aging medical-grade peel treatment, addressing multiple signs of aging including open pores and pigmentation. It has a sebum slowing effect like Salicylic acid, but it penetrates much deeper. PA peels can be very useful for post-acne damage and oiliness.
GOOD FOR:
- Excessive oiliness
- Sun Damage on Neck, Décolleté, Cleavage Lines
- Open Pores
- Alternative to Salicylic Acid peel in aspirin-allergic patients
Hand Peel
Hands are an age-giveaway no one likes. Enerpeel makes a specific peel with a blend of three chemo-exfoliants to improve the skin on the backs of your hands.
GOOD FOR:
- Hyper pigmented lesions on the back of the hand
- Chronological aging
- Photo damage including poor tone and texture
- Beginning actinic keratoses
Neck Peel - Neck and Décolletage
Delicate skin on the neck and chest requires equally delicate treatment. The Enerpeel for the Neck and Décolletage includes lower % of pyruvic and lactic acids. GOOD FOR:
- Hyperpigmentation
- Aging
- Sun Damange
- Beginning actinic keratoses
Why Treating Connected Areas Makes Sense
By treating your hands, arms and chest the same as you do your face, you’ll keep a much more “together” look. Dr. Fitzgerald has consistent success with special peels for the arms and chest, areas which normally are more difficult to improve.
Aging and sun damage show in more places than just your face. By treating your hands, arms and chest the same as you do your face, you’ll keep a much more “together” look. Treatment combinations may include the use of BBL Photofacial and Vbeam vascular laser to target specific resistant pigmentation and small broken vessels that chemical peels can’t resolve.
No matter what chemical peel you choose, it is vital that you follow strict adherence to a sun protection program to maintain your results and prevent unwanted pigment changes. Medical chemical peels need to be correctly chosen for your skin type and condition and should be administered in a physician’s office. Exact combinations and formulations will provide safe and long lasting results.
Call Dr. Fitzgerald today at 323-464-8046 or contact us online to explore the chemical peel that is right for your complexion. We serve patients throughout the Los Angeles area, including Beverly Hills and Larchmont.
