Customized Chemical Peels in Wilmington, NC
Chemical peels are one of our top treatments for exfoliating and removing damaged skin cells. We offer a variety of Chemical Peel treatments for patients who are looking for anything from a subtle exfoliation to a dramatic skin transformation.
What Is a Chemical Facial Peel?
At Wilmington Plastic Surgery and Med Spa, we offer a variety of chemical peel treatments. A Chemical Peel is a mixture of specifically tailored chemicals that is gently applied to the treatment area. Commonly treated as a Chemical Peel Facial, however, it can also be treated on the neck, chest, and hands to address signs of aging, wrinkles, and sun damage.
Chemical Peel solutions are made up of a variety of acids, such as Salicylic Acid, Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Acids (AHA/BHA), and more, selected based on the patient’s skin concerns. The solution is layered on the treatment area, exfoliating the top layers of skin, revealing fresh new skin underneath. Depending on the type of Chemical Peel, patients can expect to see minimal “sloughing” or major skin peeling. Additional exfoliation is not recommended – patients should not peel off any of the exfoliated skin and should allow the peeling process to occur naturally to avoid any tearing of the skin that may result in scarring.
Light Chemical Peels generate minimal sloughing, no downtime, and provide subtle changes. Light Chemical Peel Facials are great in combination with other facial treatments such as DiamondGlow or Dermaplane treatments.
- SkinMedica Illuminize Peel
- Obagi Blue Radiance Peel
- SkinCeuticals Micro Peel
Medium Chemical Peels generate minor peeling and minimal downtime; however, they can create visible results and address most skin issues.
- SkinMedica Vitalize Peel
Deep Chemical Peels are the most aggressive chemical peels and create obvious “sheet-like” peeling to address major skin concerns such as sun damage, melasma, wrinkles, and more.
- Perfect DermaPeel
- SkinMedica Rejuvenize Peel
Why Wilmington Living Requires Deep Exfoliation
Living in Wilmington, chemical peel treatments are an effective procedure to target sun damage and aging due to sun exposure. The custom blend of chemicals safely penetrates and exfoliates the area resulting in a more even skin tone and texture, improving the appearance of aging and sun spots.
Unlike other deep exfoliating procedures like laser treatments, Chemical Peel treatments can be done year-round. Patients should be aware of increased skin sensitivity and should avoid large amounts of sun exposure and continuously wear sunscreen throughout the healing process.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR APPOINTMENT
Prior to treatment, our talented providers conduct a thorough complimentary cosmetic consultation. One of the estheticians will assess your skin, discuss lifestyle, and conduct a VISIA Skin Analysis – allowing the esthetician to determine an effective treatment plan based on your skin’s health, sensitivity, and patient concerns.
For those patients in need of exfoliation, whether they are targeting aging, improving skin texture, improving sun damage, scarring, and more, an esthetician will discuss our chemical peel options, post-care treatment, and expected results.
WHAT IS THE TREATMENT LIKE?
After your consultation, you will lie comfortably on the treatment bed, where the provider will clean and prep the skin. The chemical peel treatment is layered onto the skin; mild stinging or sensitivity is expected. Once the treatment is completed, you will leave our office with a tighter, glowing appearance. Peeling or “sluffing off” is expected 48 hours after treatment.
DO NOT PEEL OFF ANY OF THE PEELING SKIN – GENTLY REMOVE WITH CLEAN SCISSORS IF NEEDED.
Chemical Peel Options at Wilmington Plastic Surgery
Perfect Derma Peel
The Perfect Derma Peel is the most advanced and effective medical-grade peel available. The exclusive formula provides quality results for aging, skin clarity, pore size, pigment, and more. It is a deeper peel to address a variety of skin care concerns; however is almost painless with little downtime. It promotes consistent peeling from the key ingredients, including powerful antioxidants, leaving your skin clearer, refreshed, and radiant.
ILLUMINIZE PEEL
The Illuminize Peel rejuvenates the skin using newer-generation alpha-hydroxy acids. This offers a less irritating, non-invasive chemical peel with little to no downtime. Ideal for sun-damaged skin, fine lines and wrinkles, and uneven complexions. It will improve clarity, color, and skin texture, leaving you with increased skin glow and radiance. Tighten and restore a more youthful appearance with this gentle peel.
VITALIZE PEEL
This treatment from SkinMedica can turn your skin around in 3-6 peels. Utilizing a powerful formula of various highly effective acids, this peel helps fight the damage (lines and wrinkles) caused by age and sun exposure. Used on all skin tones and complexions, it treats a range of pigment changes and irregularities as it improves the skin’s overall appearance. It is truly one of the best on the market for producing younger, healthier skin and is an effective treatment for acne-prone skin.
REJUVENIZE PEEL
The Rejuvenize Peel by SkinMedica penetrates deep into the surface layers of the skin and begins working almost instantly. It is specifically formulated to provide the most dramatic results possible. This peel aggressively treats sun damage, melasma, acne scarring, and fine wrinkles in as little as one application.
OBAGI BLUE RADIANCE PEEL
The OBAGI Radiance Peel is a gentle chemical peel, composed of a unique blend of salicylic acid, glycolic acid, and lactic acid, designed to gently exfoliate the skin and improve overall complexion.
SkinCeuticals Micro Peel
Micro Peel by SkinCeuticals rejuvenates the skin by addressing a variety of concerns, such as fine lines, uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation, mild acne scarring, and more. The advanced treatment exfoliates and develops a light peel to remove dead skin cells and stimulate collagen for a more youthful appearance, leaving your skin radiant after just one session.
