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Chemical Peels
Chemical Peels in Sarasota, FL
Chemical peels are popular, non-surgical cosmetic procedures that safely and effectively exfoliate the skin and encourage new cell growth. As highly customizable treatments, chemical peels are beneficial for nearly all skin tones and textures. Many patients choose chemical peels to help restore a healthy glow and a more youthful appearance.
Radiant, healthy skin is a meaningful part of your aesthetic journey. At Florida Plastic Surgery and MedSpa, Sia and our aesthetic specialists can help you achieve your ideal skin appearance, accomplish your aesthetic goals, and boost your confidence.
Restore your healthy complexion with the best chemical peel provider in Sarasota! Contact Florida Plastic Surgery and MedSpa to schedule your complimentary consultation at (941) 800-2000, connect@floridaplasticsurgery.com, or complete our online form today.
What Are Chemical Peels?
Chemical peels use specially formulated chemical solutions to remove old, dull skin cells and reveal the healthy layer underneath. Since they are available in different depths, chemical peels are a perfect option for rejuvenating most skin types. Depending on your skincare needs, our skincare specialists will help you choose which chemical peels will provide the best result for you.
Safe, effective chemical peel treatments can renew your complexion’s appearance and texture for a youthful glow.
At Florida Plastic Surgery and MedSpa, we offer different types of chemical peels. Here is more information about these treatments.
Your Chemical Peel Consultation at Florida Plastic Surgery and MedSpa
At Florida Plastic Surgery and MedSpa, we understand how important healthy, radiant skin is. We know the role your skin plays in your confidence and overall well-being. That’s why we offer many non-surgical treatments in our medspa that will help enhance the appearance of your skin. With the latest skincare technology, our goal is to help your skin look and feel its best.
Before your chemical peel at Florida Plastic Surgery and MedSpa, we invite you to a consultation with, our expert aesthetician. During your consultation, our aesthetician will listen carefully to your concerns, motivations, and expectations from your chemical peel. She will consider your history, evaluate your skin, and explain the risks and benefits of a chemical peel to ensure the treatment is right for your unique situation.
During your consultation, it’s important to share information about your skin’s health with your aesthetician, including:
- Whether you have ever taken isotretinoin for severe acne
- Your current medications, including antibiotics, acne medicines, supplements, vitamins, and over-the-counter medications
- Whether you are prone to cold sores
- If your skin is susceptible to scarring
Surgeries or other cosmetic treatments you have had.
Schedule Your Consultation
To schedule your complimentary consultation, contact us at (941) 800-2000 or complete our contact form. Our responsive team will ensure your consultation is scheduled at a convenient time for you.
Good Candidates for Chemical Peels
Chemical peels are highly customizable, making the treatment safe for nearly all skin types and textures. The best chemical peel candidates want non-invasive rejuvenation treatments to enhance their skin’s appearance.
A chemical peel is an effective treatment to diminish the signs of aging or treat many different skin conditions, giving you a brighter complexion, smoother skin, and a more even skin tone.
Chemical peels are the ideal treatment for skin concerns such as:
- Certain types of acne
- Age spots
- Uneven skin tone
- Dull complexion
- Fine lines
- Freckles
- Melasma and other hyperpigmentation concerns
- Uneven skin texture
- Sun-damaged skin
Candidates for a chemical peel should also share the following characteristics:
- Non-smokers, or willing to quit before beginning treatment
- Not be pregnant or breastfeeding
- Understand the potential risks
- Have a positive outlook and realistic goals
- Ready to closely follow instructions
Illuminize Peel—Our Lunch Time Peel
Great for sensitive skin, our Illuminize Peel helps you achieve a radiant, vibrant complexion with minimal downtime. Appropriate for all skin types, the Illuminize Peel is a superficial peel that doesn’t cause peeling or downtime.
The Illuminize Peel is a safe and effective option for patients who:
- Are first-time chemical peel patients
- Have mild skin imperfections
- Want brighter, glowing skin without downtime
While many patients achieve more radiant-looking skin after just one peel, the results from the Illuminize Peel are cumulative. Our MedSpa experts recommend a series of three to four treatments for optimal results. Illuminize Peels can be scheduled every two weeks until your desired results are achieved.
In under an hour, you can expect our MedSpa experts to answer your questions and:
- Cleanse
- Examine
- Peel
- Post care
- Sunscreen
Vitalize Peel—Our After Work Peel
Perfect for individuals with mild to moderate skin imperfections, the Vitalize Peel can diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, roughness, and uneven skin tone caused by acne or sun damage. Appropriate for all skin tones, the Vitalize Peel helps restore vibrant, radiant skin with expected downtime of five to seven days.
Vitalize Peel is safe and effective for patients who:
- Have mild to moderate skin imperfections, including fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, or uneven skin tone and texture
- Are looking for vibrant, radiant skin with limited downtime
During the Vitalize Peel, patients may experience tingling or burning sensations. However, discomfort typically resolves within a few minutes. Peeling may begin after two to three days and may continue for five days.
Patients should notice an improvement in the overall appearance of their skin. However, the results from the Vitalize Peel are cumulative. Depending on the amount of skin damage, our MedSpa experts may recommend a series of three to six treatments for compelling results. Vitalize Peels can be scheduled every three to four weeks until desired results are achieved.
With sessions lasting 45 minutes, you can expect our MedSpa experts to answer your questions and:
- Cleanse
- Examine
- Peel
- Post care
- Sunscreen
Rejuvenize Peel—Our Take Half the Day Off Peel
The Rejuvenize Peel is ideal for patients looking for noticeable results following just one treatment. This peel helps improve the appearance of moderate to severe skin imperfections. With an expected downtime of seven to 10 days, the Rejuvenize Peel may be appropriate for all skin tones to help restore vibrant, radiant skin. It is recommended that patients who have darker skin should establish a tolerance to Vitalize Peel prior to undergoing the Rejuvenize Peel.
Rejuvenize Peel is safe and effective for patients who:
- Have moderate to severe concerns, including fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, uneven skin tone and texture, melasma, acne, acne scarring, or pigmentation
- Are looking for vibrant, radiant skin with limited downtime
During the Rejuvenize Peel, patients may experience tingling or burning sensations. However, discomfort typically resolves within a few minutes. Peeling will vary, depending on the amount of skin damage, and will begin after two to three days and may continue for seven to 10 days.
Patients will notice an improvement in the overall appearance of their skin; however, the results from the Rejuvenize Peel are cumulative. Our MedSpa experts may recommend a series of three to six treatments for optimal results, depending on the amount of skin damage. Rejuvenize Peels can be scheduled every five to six weeks until your desired results are achieved.
With sessions lasting 45 minutes, you can expect our MedSpa experts to answer your questions and:
- Cleanse
- Examine
- Peel
- Post care
- Sunscreen
ZO 3-Step Peel—Our Take the Day Off Peel
The ZO 3-Step Peel is an innovative in-office peel followed up with an at-home treatment system to address many skin imperfections. As a moderate depth peel that is great for treating sun-damaged skin, the 3-Step Peel helps improve texture and tone concerns for long-lasting results. To improve skin health and restore the signs of aging, the 3-Step Peel improves the skin’s ability to repair and renew itself with a blend of retinal, exfoliants, and antioxidants, resulting in a softer and more even tone. The 3-Step Peel is safe and effective for patients of all skin types who:- Have moderate to severe concerns, including fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, uneven skin tone and texture, melasma, dull skin, acne, acne scarring, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
- Are looking for vibrant, radiant skin with limited downtime
- Cleanse
- Examine
- Peel
- Post care
- Sunscreen
ZO Stimulator Peel
The ZO Stimulator Peel is a superficial peel that’s perfect for all skin types. This exfoliating treatment uses alpha-hydroxy and beta-hydroxy acids to brighten dull complexions and smooth rough textures. Without downtime, the ZO Stimulator Peel revives skin and produces the results you’re looking for.
The ZO Stimulator Peel is a true lunchtime peel at 30 minutes per session. Our specialists recommend treatment once a week for four weeks, followed by a maintenance treatment every four to six weeks.
As a superficial peel, the Stimulator Peel is ideal for:
- Reducing lines and wrinkles
- Acne
- Pore size reduction
- Age spots or sunspots
- Rough skin texture
- Uneven tone
The cosmelan peel treatment is the most effective chemical peel on the market for hyperpigmentation – dark spots on your face that result from hormonal changes or sun damage. As a powerful depigmentation treatment, cosmelan peels treat difficult hyperpigmentation cases like melasma and severe sun damage that have not responded to other solutions. A cosmelan peel can also improve skin texture, minimizing enlarged pores and fine lines.
The cosmelan peel is a four-step procedure. The first step is a powerful depigmentation treatment performed in our office. The next steps are for you to take home. We will provide an after-treatment kit and instructions on how to remove the peel at home at the appropriate time. Then, you will apply creams multiples times a day as instructed for the next 30 days.
The effects of a cosmelan peel hinge on the commitment you make to your at-home care.
Cosmelan peels are effective at treating:
- Melasma
- Sun damage, including sunspots
- Acne scarring
- Age spots
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
- Acne
- Uneven skin tone
- Discoloration from laser treatments
- Discoloration on chest, neck, back, buttocks, knees, elbows, and feet
Read more about our specialty Cosmelan Peel here.
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What Can I Expect During a Chemical Peel?
For optimal results, our MedSpa experts customize all chemical peel treatments to achieve your aesthetic goals. However, here are some general steps to expect.
Before Your Chemical Peel
For safety and optimal results, we recommend preparing your skin for four to six weeks before your chemical peel. Having a consistent skin care routine can enhance your treatment’s effectiveness and protect your complexion.
For at least a week before your chemical peel, you may need to:
- Avoid exfoliation, sun exposure, and waxing
- Stop using anti-aging products or anti-acne medications
- Stay hydrated
Chemical Peel Aftercare
For the first two to three days, your face may be slightly red, as if you have a sunburn. For the next three to five days, your skin will peel. Your skin may feel rough until the peeling process finishes. To speed healing, keep your skin moisturized with a neutral, unscented cream or lotion. Soon, you should start noticing a smoother, blemish-free complexion revealing itself.
Following your chemical peel, you should avoid exercise, saunas, tanning beds, and excessive sweating for at least one to two weeks. Increased blood flow to the face can exaggerate side effects, and sweating can irritate the skin. Instead, wait until the skin has finished peeling to prevent damaging the skin and scarring.
As your skin will be very fragile, it’s important to avoid direct sunlight for at least 3 months after a chemical peel. Wear sunblock with an SPF of 30+ to avoid undoing the results of your peel with additional damage.
Avoid using harsh exfoliants and products, either manual or chemical, for two weeks or until your skin is healed. Over-exfoliating may irritate your skin and lead to sensitivity or redness.
Most patients achieve optimal results from at least 3 to 5 treatments scheduled 4 to 6 weeks apart. Follow your aesthetician’s post-treatment instructions to ensure proper healing and optimal results. You may also require periodic maintenance sessions to sustain your results.
Chemical Peel Before and After Results
View our gallery for photos of the outstanding, natural-looking before and after chemical peel results that our experts can help you achieve at Florida Plastic Surgery and MedSpa.
Choosing Florida Plastic Surgery and MedSpa as Your Sarasota, FL, Chemical Peel Provider
Partnering with a professional is one of the most critical choices you can make on your journey to healthy, radiant skin. Double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Hamwi is an expert in aesthetic plastic surgery and non-surgical procedures. He leads our MedSpa with the approach that it’s as important to look as young on the outside as you feel on the inside. Dr. Hamwi’s dedication to his patients’ safety and outstanding results makes Florida Plastic Surgery and MedSpa your choice as one of the best chemical peel providers in Sarasota, FL.
Schedule Your Best Chemical Peel in Sarasota Consultation Today
Refresh your complexion and send your confidence soaring with a youthful, radiant glow. At Florida Plastic Surgery and MedSpa, you can achieve flawless skin.
To book your chemical peel complimentary consultation, feel free to contact us at (941) 800-2000, complete our online form, or email connect@floridaplasticsurgery.com!
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Chemical Peel FAQs
During your chemical peel consultation, our aesthetician may recommend a pre-peel skincare plan to enhance your results and minimize your risk of side effects.
First, your skin will be cleansed and prepared for treatment. Then, the peel will be applied quickly and evenly and left on your skin for the appropriate time. After the peel is removed, your skin will be treated with cool compresses and moisturized with lotion or cream to soothe the skin.
You will receive thorough aftercare instructions to follow once you are home.
How often you can repeat a chemical peel depends on the depth of the peel itself. You may repeat light or mild peels every 2 to 5 weeks. Chemical peels may require 3 to 5 treatments to achieve your desired results. A person can only have one deep chemical peel.
There is no downtime following a light peel. However, you may experience a few days of downtime after a medium peel. A deep peel requires downtime of 2 to 3 weeks.
As your skin heals, you will begin to see results. Healing time depends on the depth of peel and the condition of your skin. However, recovery ranges from 1 day for a light or refreshing peel to 2 weeks or longer for a deep peel.
Patients typically achieve optimal results from 3 to 5 peels scheduled 4 to 6 weeks apart, depending on the depth of the peel. We may also recommend maintenance sessions to sustain your results.
The results of a chemical peel vary, depending on your skin’s condition and the depth of the peel. Most light peels deliver results that last 1 to 2 months. Mild peel results may last for up to 6 months. Deep peel results may last up to 10 years or longer.
To avoid significant side effects, choose an experienced and educated aesthetician who can help you select the appropriate level of peel for your skin. Depending on the peel, your side effects should be mild. Some side effects may include:
- Redness that lasts for months
- Temporary skin color changes
- Scarring
- Infection
If you don’t follow your provider’s instructions, you can dramatically increase your risk of side effects. To avoid this risk:
- Always use sun protection
- Care for your skin as instructed
- Avoid scratching or picking the treated skin
- Don’t wear makeup before recommended
