Chemical Peels | Obagi Blue Peel, TCA Peel, Glycolic Peel, Vitalize Peel, Refinity Peel

In general, chemical peels are made up of a variety of chemicals, usually acids, to remove the top layer of the skin. There are different degrees of chemical peels and are classified according to the depth of penetration into 3 main categories: Superficial, Medium, and Deep.

Superficial Peels affect only the top most layer of skin, epidermis. Superficial peels can reduce the appearance of fine lines and improve the skin color and tone.

In our office, we offer:

Creams that are applied on a daily basis such as the smoothing gel that is based on Glycolic Acid.
Specialty creams such as the Obagi line, iS Clinical and Retin-A, which will all give a mild exfoliation of the top layer of skin.
Peels that our esthetician performs such as the Vitalize and Refinity peels. These peels are medical grade peels that can only be performed in a physician’s office but since they are superficial they can be performed at lunchtime and cause minimal redness and flaking.
Obagi Blue Peel which is based on trichloroacetic acid or TCA, is ideal for damaged skin and hyperpigmentation (brown spots) on the face and body.

Obagi Blue Peel:

The Obagi Blue peel is an in-office procedure designed to significantly improve the appearance and health of your skin. Using a low concentration of the chemical trichloroacetic acid (TCA) mixed with a special blue base to slow penetration, the Obagi blue peel removes the thin surface layers of aged and damaged skin from the face or other parts of the body. These dead cells are replaced by healthier ones, allowing the skin's own clarity and tightness to resurface.

After the procedure, you will experience light swelling, and your skin will begin to peel within 2 to 3 days. This peeling will continue over the next 7 to 10 days. If you are having a lighter, exfoliative Obagi Blue Peel, healing is completed in 3 to 6 days. In any case, this peeling should not disrupt your regular lifestyle for long, although you may want to limit your normal activity.

Vitalize Peel

Clinically proven to increase collagen and epidermal thickening. Using a unique blend of Retinoic, and Alpha-Hydroxy acids, this peel improves acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, and fine lines.

Series of 3 $441.00
Individual $175.00

Refinity Peel

Experience the benefits of medical strength Alpha-Hydroxy acids (AHAs) - without the high irritation commonly associated with this type of product. Refinity can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while visibly improving your skin's color, tone, and texture

Series of 3 $441.00
Series of 6 $750.00
Individual $175.00

2 — Medium Depth Peels affect the epidermis (top layer of skin) as well as the dermis (deeper middle layer of skin). A 25-35% TCA solution is the most commonly used medium depth peel used in our office. It is usually performed under light sedation or under general anesthesia when combined with other procedures such as facelift, brow lift or eyelid surgery. The skin turns brown in color and then flakes off over a course of 7 days. Following flaking off of the skin, a new layer of skin underneath is exposed which is revitalized and has a smoother texture, better tone, color, with less fine lines. The patients are placed on skin care products at least 4-6 weeks prior to the peel to prepare their skin for the peel. Our patients overall have been extremely happy with the results of the TCA peel.

3 — Deep Peels enter the deeper layer of dermis and are usually based on phenols. These peels require a longer recovery and are suited for patients with severe sun damage and wrinkling on skin that cannot be corrected with other methods of peeling.


	Chemical Peels In general, chemical peels are made up of a variety of chemicals, usually acids, to remove the top layer of the skin. There are different degrees of chemical peels and are classified according to the depth of penetration into 3 main categories: *Superficial, Medium,* and Deep. *Superficial Peels* affect only the top most layer of skin, epidermis. Superficial peels can reduce the appearance of fine lines and improve the skin color and tone. In our office, we offer: Creams that are applied on a daily basis such as the smoothing gel that is based on Glycolic Acid. Specialty creams such as the Obagi line, iS Clinical and Retin-A, which will all give a mild exfoliation of the top layer of skin. Peels that our esthetician performs such as the Vitalize and Refinity peels. These peels are medical grade peels that can only be performed in a physician’s office but since they are superficial they can be performed at lunchtime and cause minimal redness and flaking. Obagi Blue Peel which is based on trichloroacetic acid or TCA, is ideal for damaged skin and hyperpigmentation (brown spots) on the face and body. Obagi Blue Peel: The Obagi Blue peel is an in-office procedure designed to significantly improve the appearance and health of your skin. Using a low concentration of the chemical trichloroacetic acid (TCA) mixed with a special blue base to slow penetration, the Obagi blue peel removes the thin surface layers of aged and damaged skin from the face or other parts of the body. These dead cells are replaced by healthier ones, allowing the skin's own clarity and tightness to resurface. After the procedure, you will experience light swelling, and your skin will begin to peel within 2 to 3 days. This peeling will continue over the next 7 to 10 days. If you are having a lighter, exfoliative Obagi Blue Peel, healing is completed in 3 to 6 days. In any case, this peeling should not disrupt your regular lifestyle for long, although you may want to limit your normal activity. Vitalize Peel Clinically proven to increase collagen and epidermal thickening. Using a unique blend of Retinoic, and Alpha-Hydroxy acids, this peel improves acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, and fine lines. Series of 3 $441.00 Individual $175.00 Refinity Peel Experience the benefits of medical strength Alpha-Hydroxy acids (AHAs) - without the high irritation commonly associated with this type of product. Refinity can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while visibly improving your skin's color, tone, and texture Series of 3 $441.00 Series of 6 $750.00 Individual $175.00 *2 — Medium Depth Peels* affect the epidermis (top layer of skin) as well as the dermis (deeper middle layer of skin). A 25-35% TCA solution is the most commonly used medium depth peel used in our office. It is usually performed under light sedation or under general anesthesia when combined with other procedures such as facelift, brow lift or eyelid surgery. The skin turns brown in color and then flakes off over a course of 7 days. Following flaking off of the skin, a new layer of skin underneath is exposed which is revitalized and has a smoother texture, better tone, color, with less fine lines. The patients are placed on skin care products at least 4-6 weeks prior to the peel to prepare their skin for the peel. Our patients overall have been extremely happy with the results of the TCA peel. *3 — Deep Peels* enter the deeper layer of dermis and are usually based on phenols. These peels require a longer recovery and are suited for patients with severe sun damage and wrinkling on skin that cannot be corrected with other methods of peeling.