Our varying formulations of chemical peels address different skin concerns. During your initial consultation, our nurses will provide a skin assessment and recommend the best chemical peel in San Diego for your specific treatment goals in mind. As far as the actual chemical feel treatment goes, 2 to 3 passes of the chemical peel will be applied on freshly cleansed skin. You will also be sent home with proper aftercare instructions; if you get a VI Peel® treatment, additional take-home aftercare products will be provided. The beginning of the skin’s peeling phase can be observed 2 to 3 days post-treatment and may continue for up to a week. The amount of skin that actually peels varies from patient to patient, as certain peels are more affected by your skin’s natural sebaceous oil production, age, and skin type.

Chemical peels are a great treatment to help with active acne and also fade acne scarring.

Chemical peels are safe for the skin unless patients experience certain sensitizing skin conditions, such as eczema and/or psoriasis.

Newly treated skin can become sensitized after the skin is done peeling, so avoiding sun exposure and using an SPF 30 or higher on a daily basis are key for protecting the skin.

Depending on the patient’s treatment objectives, multiple chemical peel treatments may be required.