A peel is a skin care treatment that uses Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Acids (AHA’s or BHA’s) to treat a variety of skin conditions, including acne, hyperpigmentation,  discoloration, fine lines, wrinkles and uneven texture. AHA’s or BHA’s are naturally occurring acids that include glycolic acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid to name a few. When applied to the skin, peel solutions cause a mild irritation on the surface of the skin and cause the dead skin cells to slough off. This exfoliation encourages new, healthy skin cells to surface and thereby revealing healthy, glowing skin.

The term “peel” can be very misleading. The day of the treatment the skin feels very clean and perhaps a little tight and dry, with very minimal to no redness after.  (Make-up may be applied immediately after a treatment.) If any flaking occurs, it is typically very mild and it usually starts 1-2 days post peel and may last up to 5 days. Most people experience little to no “downtime”.

We use a diamond tip (crystal-free) microdermabrasion machine which is highly effective at polishing the skin, helping to smooth the skin texture, improves discoloration and some acne, and leaves the skin feeling so soft and smooth.

Plan on spending a minimum of one hour with your clinician for a complimentary skin care consultation at your first visit. We will spend a great deal of time asking you questions and getting a full sense of your skin health condition from the inside out. We will then cleanse and analyze your skin and recommend the best course of action to take based on your skin health goals. We will then proceed with the recommended treatment.

It depends on your skin health goals and what we are trying to achieve. On average, it is recommended to come in once a month for a treatment to begin with until you begin to reach your skin health goals. At that point, we typically put you on a “maintenance” schedule and recommend less frequent visits.

We carry several lines of clinical grade skin care products, which are very concentrated and highly effective. Most of the products we carry require a physician’s license to dispense, which yields a much better result for your skin. We are constantly adding to our product lines to bring you the best clinical skin care and the latest trends as well. Some product lines include: BioMedic/ La Roche Posay, Neova, Hylunia and Hymed by US Advanced Medical Research.

We are often asked if the products we recommend to our clients are comparable to over the counter skin care.  Surprisingly, this is not an apples to apples comparison.  While fancy department store brands spend millions of dollars on pretty packaging and advertising, medical skin care focuses their budget on research and development to provide the highest quality products at a reasonable price point. In addition, the concentration of active ingredients in medical grade products is typically greater than other products, offering more noticeable results.  Due to the concentration of these products, a small amount goes a long way, making the investment stretch longer.