Derma Peel
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CA$135.00
CA$135.00
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Chemical peel treatments, also referred to as chemexfoliation, remove the outer layers of skin to improve overall skin function and enhance appearance. Their mechanism of action is based on the principles of wound healing whereby, controlled removal of skin layers helps to stimulate cell renewal, and regenerate a healthier epidermis and dermis.
Chemical peels are used to treat photodamaged skin and other common dermatologic conditions such as sensitive skin, acne and hyperpigmentation. Superficial peels have few risks of complications and can be readily combined with microdermabrasion treatments, topical home care products and other aesthetic procedures to maximize outcomes.
The following conditions are readily treated with chemical peels.
• Photodamage
• Rough texture
• Fine lines
• Hyperpigmentation
• Dull, sallow skin color
• Enlarged pores
• Acne simplex (comedonal) and acne vulgaris (papulopustular)
• Acne scars
• Keratosis pilaris
• Thickened scaling skin (e.g., icthyosis)
• Dry skin (xerosis)
• Seborrheic keratosis scaling
• Enhanced penetration of topical products
Advantages of Superficial Chemical Peels
• Inexpensive
• Appropriate for all Fitzpatrick skin types
• Multiple conditions treated simultaneously
• Epidermal and dermal improvements
• Appropriate for use on the body
Disadvantages of Superficial Chemical Peels
• Typically require multiple treatments to achieve benefits
• Cannot remove scars, only lessen their appearance
Contraindications
• Allergy to chemical peel constituents
• Aspirin allergy (for salicylic acid peels)
• Pregnancy or nursing
• Active infection or open wound in the treatment area (e.g., herpes simplex, impetigo, and cellulitis)
• Keloidal or hypertrophic scarring
• Melanoma (or lesions suspected for melanoma), basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma in the treatment area
• Dermatoses (e.g., vitiligo, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis) in the treatment area
• Impaired healing (e.g., due to immunosuppression)
• Skin atrophy (e.g., chronic oral steroid use or genetic syndromes such as Ehlers–Danlos syndrome)
• Bleeding abnormality (e.g., thrombocytopenia)
• Uncontrolled systemic condition
• Deep chemical peel, dermabrasion, or radiation therapy in the treatment area in the preceding 6 months
• Isotretinoin (Accutane) use within the preceeding 6 months
• Excessive laxity and deep skin folds
• Insufficient sun protection (including tanning bed use) pre and postprocedure
• Unrealistic expectations
• Body dysmorphic disorder
Good daily skin care regimen with chemical peels can help attain healthy skin and enhance appearance. They are also commonly used to support and augment the results of other aesthetic procedures such as laser, intense-pulsed light and injectable treatments. Call us to book your appointment.
Ref: Small, Rebecca. A Practical Guide to Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion & Topical Products
The following conditions are readily treated with chemical peels.
• Photodamage
• Rough texture
• Fine lines
• Hyperpigmentation
• Dull, sallow skin color
• Enlarged pores
• Acne simplex (comedonal) and acne vulgaris (papulopustular)
• Acne scars
• Keratosis pilaris
• Thickened scaling skin (e.g., icthyosis)
• Dry skin (xerosis)
• Seborrheic keratosis scaling
• Enhanced penetration of topical products
Advantages of Superficial Chemical Peels
• Inexpensive
• Appropriate for all Fitzpatrick skin types
• Multiple conditions treated simultaneously
• Epidermal and dermal improvements
• Appropriate for use on the body
Disadvantages of Superficial Chemical Peels
• Typically require multiple treatments to achieve benefits
• Cannot remove scars, only lessen their appearance
Contraindications
• Allergy to chemical peel constituents
• Aspirin allergy (for salicylic acid peels)
• Pregnancy or nursing
• Active infection or open wound in the treatment area (e.g., herpes simplex, impetigo, and cellulitis)
• Keloidal or hypertrophic scarring
• Melanoma (or lesions suspected for melanoma), basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma in the treatment area
• Dermatoses (e.g., vitiligo, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis) in the treatment area
• Impaired healing (e.g., due to immunosuppression)
• Skin atrophy (e.g., chronic oral steroid use or genetic syndromes such as Ehlers–Danlos syndrome)
• Bleeding abnormality (e.g., thrombocytopenia)
• Uncontrolled systemic condition
• Deep chemical peel, dermabrasion, or radiation therapy in the treatment area in the preceding 6 months
• Isotretinoin (Accutane) use within the preceeding 6 months
• Excessive laxity and deep skin folds
• Insufficient sun protection (including tanning bed use) pre and postprocedure
• Unrealistic expectations
• Body dysmorphic disorder
Good daily skin care regimen with chemical peels can help attain healthy skin and enhance appearance. They are also commonly used to support and augment the results of other aesthetic procedures such as laser, intense-pulsed light and injectable treatments. Call us to book your appointment.
Ref: Small, Rebecca. A Practical Guide to Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion & Topical Products