WALNUT CREEKChemical peels are one of the most potent therapies available to improve your complexion. Benefits include reducing the appearance of acne scarring, sun damage, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation. Additional practical advantages include the fact that it is a non-invasive treatment, there’s little to no downtime, and it is affordable. After treatment, patients typically have smoother, more toned skin and a reduction in visible imperfections.
*Individual Results May Vary
Purpose of a Chemical Peel
The purpose of chemical peels is to brighten, repair, and restore your skin, giving it a more youthful appearance. It works by stimulating the skin’s latent repair potential, encouraging cells to go into “housekeeping mode,” removing dead cells and impurities while rejuvenating their structure.
There are various types of chemical peels offered at Dr. Aycocks office, including PCA Peel, D-Tox Peel, Deep Sea Peel, and many more. Your clinical aesthetician will help determine which peel will best address your specific skin goals. Using chemical peels for facial rejuvenation is great because it is a quick treatment that can have dramatic results. Many refer to them as “LunchTime Peels” because you can get them on your lunch break and return to your normal activities right away.
Chemical peels come in various depths, depending on the extent of skin damage and the results you desire. Gentle peels usually use gentle agents, like salicylic acid, which only penetrate the dermis’s upper layers. Deeper peels use carbolic acid and typically target embedded scars and more prominent skin concerns.
Chemical Peel Benefits
Chemical peels offer a host of aesthetic and practical benefits. These include:
- Reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, especially around the corners of the eyes and mouth
- Improvement in the texture of your skin
- Reduction in the appearance of certain types of acne and subsequent scarring
- Improvement in the look and feel of the skin
- A low-cost method for dramatically improving the quality of the skin
- A variety of treatments available for different skin types and conditions
- No downtime, allowing you to get on with your schedule immediately after treatment
- No puncturing of the skin required; completely non-invasive
More About Chemical Peels
Gentle skin peels use fruit or salicylic acid, which can be applied by our clinical aestheticians more frequently. Medium peels use glycolic acid, which is much stronger. Dr. Aycock and his team of experts offer patients a package of 6 peels that are done each 4-6 weeks. Over the course of your treatment plan, you will notice improvement in skin tone and texture.
Chemical peels are a highly affordable treatment. The amount you pay will depend on the type of peel you have. We also offer additional products to extend your results at home. See a complete list of the available skincare products to supplement your chemical peel results here. During your appointment our highly skilled clinical aestheticians will discuss your skincare needs and make recommendations based on your goals.
Am I a Candidate for a Chemical Peel?
Most men and women are good candidates for chemical peels. The treatment is suitable for those with mild wrinkles and fine lines. Please note that other procedures, such as facelift, eyelid lift, and soft tissue filler, are better options for deep wrinkles and sagging facial skin.
Take the Next Step
Ready to take the leap? Schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Aycock in Walnut Creek, CA or Greenbrae, CA. You can reach us by filling out the form on this page or by calling (925) 937-8377.
Dr. Aycock serves the greater San Francisco Bay area.
