Chemical Peels
in Tampa and St. Petersburg, FL
Fine lines, wrinkles, blemishes, uneven skin tone and color and so many other cosmetic concerns affect your skin over your lifetime. Chemical peels are a safe and effective treatment that offers a range of correction, from mild to deep. If you live in Florida including Tampa, St. Petersburg and the surrounding towns, you should entrust your skin care to Davis Facial Plastic Surgery.
About Chemical Peels
The phrase “chemical peel” may sound as if the procedure is abrasive on a patient’s skin tissue, but it is actually a gentle process using a variety of chemical treatments designed to exfoliate dead cells. This noninvasive cosmetic procedure invigorates the skin on the face and neck, making it radiant and flawless in just one treatment from a qualified medical expert.
Many individuals want to enhance their skin’s appearance, especially on the neck and face while reducing sun damage, unsightly blemishes or the effects of aging. However, they are nervous about undergoing a traditional facelift or invasive plastic surgery, leading to considering a chemical peel instead. It is important for patients to consult with a knowledgeable physician before having a cosmetic procedure to have a thorough examination in order to have the appropriate treatment.
How a Chemical Peel Works
A chemical peel is designed primarily for the face or neck of adults but is occasionally used on the body. In a medical facility, mild acids are applied in a carefully controlled way to improve the upper layers of the epidermis to reduce discolorations, fine lines or acne. After a chemical peel treatment, a patient’s skin feels fresh and rejuvenated.
Cosmetic surgeons have used chemical peel procedures on patients for many years because it is an easy way to improve the skin’s texture with only one treatment.
Kinds of Chemical Peels
The Obagi Radiance Peel is used to treat a variety of skin woes that plague even great complexions. Every Obagi peel is designed to reduce and eliminate the appearance of problems like scarring, hyperpigmentation, age spots and damaged skin. This peel is a liquid exfoliation treatment, that eliminates dead skill cells on the surface and stimulates active production of new skin resulting in instant fresher, tighter looking skin. This peel has minimal downtime with minor sloughing.
The SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Professional Peel is a highly tolerated procedure designed for mild photo damage, inflammation, and acne. The patented AlphaRet technology contains a proprietary blend of lactic, glycolic, and salicylic offered at 30% or 50% potency. This is a lunch-time chemical peels with no downtime.
SkinMedica Vitalize Peel is our most popular. Patients will notice an improvement in the appearance of overall skin condition, diminishment in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, smoothness of skin texture, more even skin color, and improved skin clarity.
Great for mild to moderate skin imperfections and all skin types. Only 3-5 days of shedding. Peeling will generally start between 48-72 hours after the procedure and can last 3-7 days. Key ingredients are Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Resorcinol, Retinol, Panthenol (provitamin B%), Isoceteth-20
These five uniquely formulated VI Peel treatments designed to treat acne, melasma, skin Aging, Hyperpigmentation, Acne Scarring, Sun Damage. A VI Peel is a medium-depth chemical peel that penetrates your top layer of skin, called the epidermis, reaching into the dermis underneath. It uses a product trademarked by Vitality Institute Medical Products.
Like other chemical peels, a VI Peel works by exfoliating your skin and stimulating the production of new proteins. The procedure is commonly used to treat signs of aging, improve skin texture, and correct pigmentary issues. VI Peels are gentle enough that they can safely be used on your face, chest, eyelids, hands, and back, and can be used on all skin types and tones. Expect 3-7 days of peeling.
The product used in VI Peels is made up of a blend of ingredients that include:
- trichloroacetic acid (TCA) (10 to 12 percent)
- phenol (10 to 12 percent)
- salicylic acid (10 to 12 percent)
- vitamin C (4 percent)
- tretinoin (0.1 to 0.4 percent)
How Much Do Chemical Peels Cost?
Like all procedures, the cost of your chemical peel will depend on the extent of the treatment. To get a better idea of a price for you, please contact our friendly and professional staff at Davis Facial Plastic Surgery to schedule a consultation. During your initial appointment, we will be happy to answer any questions you have about chemical peel prices. Our payment options include cash, credit cards, and as well as financing through CareCredit®.
If you want healthy, glowing, beautiful skin, contact Davis Facial Plastic Surgery to learn more about why our chemical peels stand out from other practices.