Description: Chemical peels work by separating the upper layers of the skin causing an accelerated cell turnover rate. Because of their molecular structure, these acids are able to penetrate past the acid mantle of the skin and deep into the layers beneath the surface of the skin. This causes your skin to shed and regenerate a new layer of skin in a 1 to 2 week period.

The acids we use in our professional chemical peels are typically derived from natural sources and produced for safe usage on the skin.

This 20% salicylic acid solution provides intense exfoliation for problematic or oily skin areas, even within oil-rich pores.

Pre-treatment protocols:

• Must not currently be on or have used Accutane or any other oral prescription acne medications in the past 12 months
• If currently using any products containing AHA/BHA/Retin A/Vitamin A on the area being treated, you must discontinue usage 2 weeks prior to procedure
• Must wait a minimum of 1 week from last tanning session

Time frame: 15-30 minutes

Recommended sessions: 4-8

Downtime required: 1-7 days

Contraindications:

• Diabetes
• Pregnancy
• Skin cancer (remission under 2 years)
• Use of photosensitive medication and herbs
• Active infection of Herpes Simplex in treatment area
• Active skin infection

Potential side effects:

• Discomfort
• Fragile skin
• Edema (swelling)
• Erythema (redness)

NOTE: To be eligible for this treatment your skin must be pretreated with AHA or BHA (e.g. Enzyme Peel or pretreated with home care).