Chemical Peels
Customized peels for tone, texture, acne, and pigment.
What chemical peels does, in plain language.
A chemical peel uses a controlled acid solution to lift the outermost layers of skin, encouraging fresh, more even skin to surface. Depth and ingredient are matched to your goals — brightening, clearing acne, softening fine lines, or evening pigment.
We work along a spectrum. A superficial glycolic or salicylic peel is a bright, no-downtime refresh. A medium-depth TCA peel does more corrective work over several days of visible peeling. For pigment-prone or melasma-prone skin, we choose gentler blends that lighten without provoking rebound.
Peels are almost always more powerful as a short series than as a single treatment — three to six sessions, spaced weeks apart, tend to outperform any one strong peel.
A consultation determines whether this treatment is right for you — every plan begins with a conversation and a physician assessment.
- —Dull tone and uneven texture
- —Active acne and post-acne discoloration
- —Melasma and sun-driven pigment
- —Fine lines and early photoaging
- —Congested, blackhead-prone skin
- — Glycolic, salicylic, TCA
- — Acne-focused protocols
- — Melasma-safe peels
- — Series planning
In the chair.
- Duration
- 20–30 minutes depending on peel depth.
- Comfort
- A brief tingling or warmth during application; medium peels feel more active.
- What it feels like
- Skin is cleansed and prepped, the peel is applied in measured layers, then neutralized. You leave with post-peel guidance and a sample of the recovery routine.
Honest timelines.
- When results appear
- Glow within days; textural change over 2–4 weeks.
- How long they last
- Cumulative — results build over a series and are maintained with home care.
- Downtime
- Superficial: none to mild flaking. Medium: 3–7 days of visible peeling.
- Sessions
- A series of 3–6, spaced 2–4 weeks apart, is typical.
Simple steps that protect the result.
- —Broad-spectrum SPF daily — non-negotiable for the two weeks after.
- —Skip retinoids, acids, and scrubs until we say otherwise.
- —Do not pick or peel flaking skin; let it shed on its own.
- —Bland moisturizer and gentle cleanser only for the first week.
- —Avoid saunas, hot yoga, and heavy sweat sessions for 48 hours.