Chemical Peels in Concord
Discover the rejuvenating power of chemical peels at MSpa in Concord, CA, under the expert supervision of board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Eric Mariotti. Our treatments exfoliate and renew your skin, unveiling a fresher, more youthful complexion by promoting cell turnover and stimulating collagen production. Whether you choose our advanced PCA SKIN peels or the potent RevePeel, we offer personalized solutions for acne scars, fine lines, uneven skin tone, and pigmentation. Experience radiant skin with our professional and caring team. Reveal your natural brilliance with MSpa’s chemical peels—your first step toward vibrant, revitalized skin
Your Chemical Peels Options
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The decision-making process begins with your Chemical Peels consultation. Dr. Mariotti listens to your aesthetic goals and then performs a physical examination, including taking various measurements, that helps determine the types of implants that will best meet those goals. There are various factors you’ll need to consider.
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Chemical Peels Overview
A chemical peel involves the application of a chemical solution to exfoliate your skin by removing its damaged outer layers. This cosmetic procedure enhances skin texture by promoting cell turnover, revealing a smoother more even complexion. Chemical peels diminish fine lines, wrinkles, uneven pigmentation, excess oiliness, clogged pores, and acne. The result is notably improved skin tone and texture, giving you a youthful, vibrant appearance. At MSpa, we provide a range of chemical peels tailored to meet your unique skin needs, getting the best results. Whether you opt for a light peel to rejuvenate your complexion or a deeper peel to tackle more significant issues, our treatments aim to enhance your natural beauty.
How Chemical Peel Works
A chemical peel rejuvenates your skin by applying a specially formulated chemical solution to your face or neck. This solution targets the top layer of skin affected by dullness, aging, acne, or other imperfections. The solution triggers a natural exfoliation process causing the older, damaged skin to peel away. This reveals new, smoother, regenerated skin that is less wrinkled, and more vibrant. Different acids are used in chemical peels, each selected for its penetration depth and desired result, allowing for a customized approach to enhancing your skin’s texture and appearance.
Benefits of a Chemical Peel Treatment
- Corrects Sun Damage: Effectively repairs and diminishes the signs of sun-damaged skin.
- Reduces Fine Lines and Wrinkles: Smooths out fine lines and wrinkles, revealing smoother skin.
- Removes Hyperpigmentation: Helps to even out skin tone by reducing dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
- Aids in Acne and Acne Scars: Improves the appearance of acne and reduces the visibility of acne scars.
- Exfoliates Surface Skin Layer: Removes the outermost layer of dead skin cells, unveiling rejuvenated and youthful skin.
- Minimizes Dullness: Enhances skin brightness and reduces dullness for a more vibrant complexion.
- Reduces Scarring: Significantly lessens the appearance of scars for smoother skin texture.
- Assists with Skin Disorders: May help improve skin conditions like acne and rosacea.
- Maintains Radiant Complexion: Keeps your skin looking radiant and healthy.
- Stimulates Collagen Production: Encourages collagen production, promoting the growth of new skin cells for long-term benefits.
Additional Benefits:
- Prevents Future Acne: Works by unclogging pores, breaking down clogged follicles, and killing bacteria.
- Enhances Product Penetration: Helps skincare products penetrate deeper and stimulates new collagen production
- May Remove Precancerous Skin Growth: May lower the risk of skin cancer.
Chemical Peels vs. Other Treatments
Chemical peels offer a unique approach to skin rejuvenation by using targeted chemical solutions to strip away the outermost layer of skin, unveiling a fresher, more radiant layer beneath. Unlike traditional facials that primarily cleanse pores, extract impurities like blackheads, and hydrate the skin with serums, chemical peels provide deeper exfoliation, dramatically renewing the skin’s appearance.
In contrast, microdermabrasion uses mechanical exfoliation with a diamond-tipped device or fine crystals to eliminate dead skin cells, generally offering a gentler treatment than chemical peels. The strength of chemical peels can be tailored from mild to intense, addressing issues such as fine lines, acne, hyperpigmentation, and uneven texture.
Other treatments like Botox and dermal fillers serve different purposes. Botox temporarily reduces wrinkles by relaxing facial muscles, while dermal fillers restore volume to areas that have lost elasticity or appear hollow with age.
By promoting cell turnover, chemical peels rejuvenate the skin’s surface and stimulate its natural healing process, resulting in smoother, clearer, and more youthful-looking skin.
Before, During, and After
What To Expect Before a Chemical Peel Treatment
Before your chemical peel, you will meet with one of our certified advanced aestheticians in Concord for a consultation. We’ll conduct a thorough skin examination to determine the most suitable peel for you. During this consultation, you’ll discuss your skincare goals, potential benefits, healing timeline, and expected results. Our experienced skincare professional will guide you through a personalized preparation process to ensure optimal skincare results. This preparation includes evaluating your medical history, previous cosmetic treatments, current medications, and any past skin procedures. In the weeks leading up to your peel, you’ll be advised to minimize sun exposure by using a broad-spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen daily and applying specific products to prepare your skin.
What To Expect During a Chemical Peels Treatment
During a chemical peel treatment, your aesthetician will thoroughly cleanse your face. A specially formulated peel will be applied to eliminate the outer layers of dead skin cells, revealing smoother and more youthful-looking skin underneath. Depending on the strength of the peel, you may experience a mild stinging sensation and varying degrees of peeling. The result is glowing radiant skin.
What To Expect After a Chemical Peels Treatment
After a chemical peel, you might notice redness and irritation, with stronger chemical solutions leading to greater swelling and redness. It’s also common to feel a burning or stinging sensation. Over the next few days, your skin will begin to peel as pigment rises to the surface of the dead skin layer, eventually exposing fresh, new skin underneath. Applying a soothing ointment can help ease these symptoms. These effects usually subside within one to two weeks. You can start using makeup the following day for light peels, but medium peels might require about a week. Full recovery and the visible benefits—such as smoother, softer skin, reduced wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, and smaller pores—can take a few months. To maintain results, regular cleansing, moisturizing, and minimizing sun exposure are essential. Ultimately, you can look forward to improved absorption of skincare products and a smoother, more radiant complexion.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know which type of chemical peel is right for my skin?
Our experienced aestheticians in Concord specialize in personalized chemical peels designed to meet the unique needs of different skin types. Our expert skincare specialists will work with you to determine the ideal chemical peel for your skin.Â
How should I prepare my skin before a chemical peel?
To ensure the best results from your chemical peel, follow these preparation tips:Â
1. Avoid Sun Exposure:Â
Stay out of direct sunlight for at least two weeks before your treatment.Â
2. Skip Hair Removal:Â
Do not wax, thread, or use electrolysis on the treatment area for at least one week before your peel.Â
3. Discontinue Retin-A:Â
Stop using Retin-A three days before your treatment.Â
4. Avoid Certain Skincare Products:Â
In the 48 hours before your chemical peel, avoid using abrasive scrubs, exfoliants, facial masks, self-tanners, bleaching agents, or skin-lightening products.Â
Following these steps will help you achieve the best possible outcome from your chemical peel treatment.Â
Is there any downtime after a chemical peel?
After a chemical peel, downtime is minimal to none. However, it’s common for the skin to be red like a sunburn for one to two weeks. To ensure proper recovery, it’s crucial to protect your skin from the sun and follow post-treatment guidelines carefully.Â
How long do the results of a chemical peel last?
The results of a chemical peel can last anywhere from a few months to several years, depending on the type of peel used and your skincare routine post-treatment. Ensuring proper sun protection is vital for maintaining the benefits of the peel.Â
Are chemical peels safe for all skin types?
Chemical peels can be customized to address specific skin concerns and types, making them versatile for various skin types. By adjusting the type and strength of the peel, it is possible to achieve safe and effective results for everyone’s unique skin requirements.Â
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*This information is for education only and is not meant as a guarantee of results. Your results may vary. Unless otherwise noted, images on this site are of models, not actual patients.