Understanding Chemical Peels

Chemical peels are a popular, non-invasive cosmetic procedure that can rejuvenate the overall appearance of your skin. Factors such as heredity, sun damage, diet, and repetitive muscle movement over time can contribute to signs of aging on the face and other areas of your body.

Customized chemical peels are performed on the face as well as the neck and hands to reduce the appearance of superficial wrinkles, scars, and uneven pigmentation while also treating pre-cancerous skin lesions. Ready to learn more about what chemical peels can do for you? Reach out to Integrated Aesthetics at our Spring, TX location and speak with a helpful member of our team to set up your initial consultation today.

  • Average Cost: Starting at $125
  • Typical Recovery Period: One to Two Weeks
  • Discomfort Level: Minimal
  • Anesthesia Options: None Needed

Rejuvenation with a Chemical Peel

Chemical peels are one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed to rejuvenate the appearance of the skin.

Non-invasive chemical peels exfoliate your skin and reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles, scars, and other issues to give you a smoother and more youthful appearance.

Your Chemical Peel Consultation

Prior to your chemical peel, a consultation with Dr. Chiang will help determine what kind of peel is appropriate for your condition and skin type. A mild peel for superficial exfoliation can help minimize pore size, treat active acne, and improve tone and texture. A medium peel can treat pigment irregularities, moderate sun damage, acne scars, and deep wrinkles. A deep peel penetrates into the lower dermal layers to address severe scarring and sun damage. 

During your consultation, your assigned Patient Experience Coordinator and Dr. Chiang will discuss your concerns in more depth. The doctor will do a physical assessment to come up with treatment options that balance your needs to manage your downtime, your results, and how we can help address your goals. Many times, an integrated approach may be presented to help provide the best outcomes.

After discussing your options, you will continue your journey with your Patient Experience Coordinator to further review your quotes and review the next steps of your aesthetics plan.

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Why Our Patients Love Chemical Peels

  • A chemical peel can be customized to address your concerns.
  • A chemical peel can give you fast results to increase your skin’s radiance with little to no downtime.
  • A chemical peel is less expensive than a laser treatment and treats similar skin conditions.
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Exciting Results With a Chemical Peel

Prior to your chemical peel, your face will be thoroughly cleansed and degreased with medical acetone  for maximum penetration. The peel solution will then be applied to the skin in multiple layers. The total number of passes is determined according to the patient's discomfort level and sensitivity to the skin. The solution is left on the skin for a few minutes , depending on the type of peel and the sensitivity. Patients tend to experience some stinging, burning, or itching during the treatment.

Once the acid application is complete, based on the type of peel solution, the peel is then neutralized by applying a cold gauze compress to the skin to deactivate the solution to control the depth and intensity of treatment. For self-neutralizing peels, the solution is on the skin for a predetermined length of time as directed by your provider. The procedure is then followed by a moisturizer and physical sunscreen to soothe and protect your skin.

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Complementary Procedures for Your Chemical Peel

Many people get BOTOX or injectable fillers along with their chemical peel. While chemical peels treat the surface of the skin, injectables reach within or below the skin. If you are getting a deeper peel, your doctor may recommend waiting a couple of weeks before complementary treatments.

The Five Rs of Facial Rejuvenation

Our signature approach to full facial rejuvenation, coined the “The 5Rs to Facial Rejuvenation,” is designed to globally address the signs of aging and achieve long-lasting results. Each R works together to restore different layers of the face using a combination of surgical and non-surgical procedures. This advanced method includes relaxing muscles, replenishing lost volume, restoring the skin, repositioning the tissues, and reducing facial volume.

R1 – Relax Muscles

We help to relax the muscles and smooth out the appearance of wrinkles by addressing the forehead, crow’s feet, frown lines, masseter lines, chin, and lip lines with muscle relaxer treatments like Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and Daxxi. Muscle relaxers also help to reduce migraines, excessive sweating ,and gummy smiles.

R2 – Replenish Lost Volume

Whether you have volume loss from weight loss or due to the aging process, we can help replenish the volume and contour the face with fillers like Juvéderm, Restylane, RHA, Sculptra, or Radiesse. When combining relaxation of the muscles (R1) with replenishing lost volume (R2) it can make a tremendous difference. We can enhance your results when using R2 in combination with volume reduction techniques (R5), repositioning of the tissue (R4), and restoring the skin (R3).

R3 – Restore the Skin

At Integrated Aesthetics, we offer a robust portfolio of skin resurfacing and tightening devices to help improve the texture, health, and appearance of your skin. Depending on whether the focus is improving discoloration, pore size, fine lines, or mild skin laxity, we offer different options that target different skin concerns.

R4 – Reposition the Tissue

As we get older, our tissues start to sag down. Anything we can do to reposition the tissue can help give you a more lifted appearance. Surgically, we can do a facelift (mini, full, or extended) or neck lift. On the minimally invasive side, we can use threads like Silhouette InstaLift, PDO threads, or MyEllevate to internally lift and reposition the tissues.

R5 – Reduce Facial Volume

Sometimes, instead of having volume lost as we age, we develop excess fullness. It can be fullness under our chin (double chin) or in the jowl area. If we reduce the fullness in the double chin region, it’s also going to help define the transition from the lower face to the neck. This can be done with procedures that either dissolve the fat (Kybella), tighten or melt the fatty tissue (AccuTite), remove the fat (Liposuction), or even freeze the fat (CoolSculpting).

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FAQ

Do you offer any alternative procedures?

What else should I know?

Are there any risks involved?

Do you offer any alternative procedures?

DiamondGlow is a commonly used alternative to chemical peels. DiamondGlow exfoliates the skin in a physical process where the surface cells are mechanically removed. Peels work on a deeper level and treat issues below the surface of the skin. Other alternatives include laser resurfacing to trigger the skin’s natural healing process and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL or Photofacial) that can target brown spots and rosacea.

What else should I know?

  • People with dark or sensitive skin may experience transient hyperpigmentation.
  • Some chemical peel solutions can cause a reaction in hypersensitive skin.
  • There is a risk of scarring or chemical burn if the peel is too aggressive or if left on too long.

Are there any risks involved?

Darker skin type or reactive skin may develop transient post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation after a chemical peel. For those with acne-prone skin, a peel can trigger the purging of breakouts. Patients with a history of cold sores should refer to their provider for a prophylactic course of antiviral medication to reduce the onset of flare-ups. People with heart conditions and women who are pregnant or nursing should avoid chemical peels.

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Dr. Melissa Chiang Your Expert Dermatologist

Dr. Melissa Chiang, MD, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist who offers more than 20 years of experience and fellowship training. She remains deeply committed to quality and is an expert with a high number of non-surgical treatment options. Her guidance has earned our medspa a reputation for excellence, and she routinely utilizes her extensive training to create truly exemplary results. She is an experienced expert with Chemical Peels and will be excited to learn more about how she can help you meet your cosmetic goals.

To learn more, reach out to The Woodlands or Spring, TX offices and set up your consultation today.

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