Are Chemical Peels Painful?

Most individuals report a mild burning or stinging sensation when their chemical peel is applied. Pain relief is not typically needed for lighter chemical peels. For medium and deeper chemical peels, your esthetician may use a topical numbing cream, numb your skin with a local anesthetic, or administer a sedative.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

Most people need a single appointment per chemical peel. Maintenance requires repeated treatment every one to two months for light peels, but deeper peels can last up to ten years. Peel results can be extended by ensuring the practice of good skincare and maintaining regular use of sunscreen.

How Long Until I See Results?

This will depend on the strength of the chemical peel. Depending on the type of chemical peel, you may experience symptoms similar to a sunburn. Lighter chemical peels recovery can take 2 to 5 days, while deeper chemical peels can heal 4 to 7 days. Throughout the recovery process, you may notice your skin has a bronzed appearance, which is to be expected. If your skin looks bronzed, you can expect light peeling. It’s important to allow ample recovery time and not pick at your skin or peel it.

Can I Combine Chemical Peels with Other Procedures?

Chemical peels can be paired with microneedling , microdermabrasion , clinical facials, and other cosmetic procedures. Your esthetician may recommend a combination treatment based on your aesthetic goals.

What Are the Risks Associated with Chemical Peels?

While chemical peels are a relatively safe procedure, as with any med spa treatment, there are some risks to keep in mind. Redness, inflammation, infection, changes in skin color, and scarring are some of the potential risks. Prior to your chemical peel, you will discuss your health history with your esthetician to prepare for your treatment.

Chemical Peels

In Orange County

Introduction

Introduction to Chemical Peels

Chemical peels are affordable treatments that enhance the quality of your skin with only minutes taken away from your daily routine. Here at Facial Aesthetic Concepts, we formulate custom peel solutions designed to treat specific skin concerns in Southern California. The combination of ingredients in our chemical peels is unique to Facial Aesthetic Concepts and was created to enhance the results of facials and other treatments for the face and skin. Read below if you are interested in getting a chemical peel in Orange County.

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What Are Chemical Peels?

Chemical peels are a procedure in which a chemical solution is applied to the skin to eliminate the dead skin and reveal smoother, newer skin underneath. These are usually performed to treat wrinkles, discolored skin, sun damage, and scars. Chemical peels are usually done on the face, but they can also target other body parts. There are varying strengths of chemical peels. You may need to undergo the procedure more than once with a light or medium peel to get the desired results. Deeper chemical peels offer more significant results but take longer to recover.

Enzyme Peel

Enzyme peels, as the name suggests, use enzymes to eliminate dead skin cells. The main active ingredient is alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA), which are naturally occurring acids in fruits and vegetables that can help reduce roughness in the skin and eliminate fine lines and wrinkles.

Light Chemical Peel

Our estheticians perform lighter chemical peels, which are excellent options for removing superficial brown spots, improving finer lines and wrinkles, and refreshing the appearance of your skin. This peel exfoliates a tiny layer of the outer skin and results in a rejuvenated glow.

Medium Chemical Peel

A medium chemical peel is stronger than a lighter peel in that it will go a bit deeper than the outer layer of the skin. They will also work on the upper part of your middle layer of skin or the dermis.

Deep Chemical Peel

Deep chemical peels are available through our dermatologic specialists or plastic surgeons for more sun-damaged skin or skin showing signs of aging. Phenol and an assortment of TCA peels are available. These more thorough peels will treat more stubborn brown spots, more difficult skin textural issues, and deeper lines and wrinkles. The peeling is typically completed in 4 to 7 days, with very mild pinkness in the skin resolving shortly thereafter. Given the depth of these peels, they might be performed with a local anesthetic to assure comfort.

Clean Facial

This spa cosmetics treatment is a great way to maintain the skin for those on the go. This facial offers cleansing, extractions, moisturizing, and a treatment mask. It is customized to your skin’s needs to maximize results.

Clean Facial – Length: 30 minutes Cost: $70 30 minutes cost: $70

Pure Facial

This facial involves thorough pore cleansing. It combines deep cleansing with extended extraction time to help reduce excess oil, eliminate bacteria, decongest pores, and heal frustrated skin.

Pure Facial – Length: 45 minutes Cost: $100

FACe Oxymist

Breathe new life into your skin! The FACe Oxymist facial nourishes and repairs your skin. This treatment consists of a paraffin dip for hands, a double cleanse, an exfoliating mask with steam, a lymphatic drainage massage, an Oxymist treatment, and finishing products.

Oxymist Facial – Length: 45 minutes Cost: $120
Add the Oxymist Treatment to any FACe therapy: $55

Chemical Peels We Offer

The type of chemical peel you have will depend on your specific skin health and personal goals. We offer various chemical peel options to suit your needs better. Our most common chemical peels include The Ultimate Facial, ReVitalize Peel, and Face-a-New.

The Ultimate Facial

The Ultimate Facial is a comprehensive, results-oriented treatment that focuses on the overall health of your skin. It is beneficial for all skin types and will reduce the appearance of sun damage, fine lines, skin laxity, enlarged pores, congestion, and acne. This spa cosmetics treatment was designed to give visible results and requires no downtime.

The Ultimate Facial, 60 minutes, cost: $125

ReVitalize Peel

The ReVitalize Peel is a safe and effective chemical peel that has been clinically proven to improve your skin’s texture and tone. It is suitable for all skin types and reduces age spots, melasma, acne, and fine lines.

Revitalize Peel, 30 minutes cost: $160

Face-A-New Peel

The Face-A-New chemical peel addresses the skin’s tone, texture, and clarity. In about a week, it can help you reveal more radiant skin and eliminate age spots, freckles, and hyperpigmentation. If acne is a concern, this treatment also helps to reduce acne scarring.

Face-A-New Peel cost: $220

What Are the Benefits of Chemical Peels?

Chemical peels can be used for all skin types and tones. Our patients who have received a chemical peel in Orange County have enjoyed a boost in their skin’s glow and rejuvenation. The following are other commonly reported benefits:

Elimination of damaged skin
Improved efficacy of skincare products as increased penetration
More even and smooth skin texture,
Reduced hyperpigmentation
Reduced wrinkles and fine lines

Who Are the Best Candidates for Chemical Peels?

Chemical peels in Orange County are performed by our team of highly trained estheticians at Facial Aesthetic Concepts, who focus on providing you with vibrant skin and a great experience. Best candidates for this procedure will have some of the following characteristics:

Are not immuno-suppressed
Do not have major underlying medical conditions
Have a precancerous growth
Have a weathered and nonuniform complexion
Have acne, scars, or oily skin
Have hyperpigmentation
Have melasma
Have moderate to severe fine lines and wrinkles
Have sun damage
Maintain realistic expectations from the procedure
No underlying medical conditions
Not currently pregnant or nursing

Let’s Get Started

What’s the First Step?

Our staff is available for chemical peels Monday through Saturday. Contact one of our three offices to arrange a complimentary consultation with any of our providers. At the initial consultation, we will create a custom treatment plan that can include more than one appointment for optimal results.

If you are receiving a lighter chemical peel to help with brown spots, improve fine lines and wrinkles, or refresh your skin. In that case, you will receive a chemical peel performed by one of our medical estheticians or dermatologic specialists. For more sun-damaged skin or aging, medium to deep chemical peels are available from our dermatologic specialists or plastic surgeons. This type of chemical peel will treat more stubborn brown spots, more difficult skin textural issues, and deeper lines and wrinkles.

Discuss your expectations with your esthetician when considering a chemical peel. For best results, many find that two or three chemical peels several months apart can help achieve optimal results.

As your esthetician drafts your treatment plan, you can take that to our patient concierge for pricing, scheduling, and any pre-treatment instructions.

Some pre-treatment instructions are listed below:

Be sure to discontinue all retinol and hydroxy acids at least 3 days before treatment.
Avoid exfoliating a week before your chemical peel.

What to Expect on the Day of Chemical Peel Treatment

On the day of your chemical peel in Orange County, your esthetician will welcome you to the practice and get you settled. They will then review the treatment plan again to ensure your comfort.

Finally, the target area will be first cleansed, and then, if needed, especially for stronger peels, you’ll be given a topical anesthetic just in case there is any discomfort. Your esthetician will then
apply the chosen strength of the chemical peel to the target area for a few minutes. This might produce a slight burning sensation, indicating the dislodging of old skin cells. After a noted period, the chemical solution will be removed from the skin, followed by a neutralizing solution to stop the chemical reaction.

The treatment could take anywhere from fifteen minutes to a few hours, depending on the size of the treatment area and the depth of your chemical peel.

Chemical Peels Recovery

The downtime after a chemical peel varies and is based on the peel you receive and your skin assessment. Some chemical peels require no downtime, while others may create some “bronzing” with subsequent peeling, which should diminish in 2 to 5 days.

If you receive the ReVitalize Peel, redness and peeling may occur 2 to 5 days after treatment, lasting anywhere from 3 to seven days.

If you receive a medium to deep chemical peel, the peeling is typically completed in 4 to 7 days, with very mild pinkness in the skin resolving shortly thereafter. Throughout the recovery process, you may notice your skin has a bronzed appearance, which is to be expected. If your skin looks bronzed, you can expect light peeling. It’s important to allow ample recovery time and not pick at your skin or peel it.

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How Much Do Chemical Peels Cost in Orange County, CA?

The cost of Chemical Peels in San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, and the greater Orange County area depends on a variety of factors, including your esthetician’s experience, location, type of chemical peel being used, time and effort to complete, and whether you’re combining it with other procedures. We have various chemical peels ranging from $125 to $220. During your consultation, you and your esthetician will assess your needs and decide which chemical peel option is right for you.

Why Choose Facial Aesthetic Concepts?

We perform a free and comprehensive skin analysis to determine your skin’s current state and the improvements we would like to address to accomplish your skincare goals.
We address your skin concerns and provide a customized treatment plan that encompasses your desires and lifestyles. Our medical estheticians and dermatologic specialists partner with you to manage your skin care regimen and treatment plan to ensure your skin is always at its best glowing. We have created a stress-free environment where you can be treated by a professional who addresses your needs and provides comfort and privacy.
We should undoubtedly be your choice for your chemical peels.

Chemical Peels FAQ’S

This will depend on the strength of the chemical peel. Depending on the type of chemical peel, you may experience symptoms similar to a sunburn. Lighter chemical peels recovery can take 2 to 5 days, while deeper chemical peels can heal 4 to 7 days. Throughout the recovery process, you may notice your skin has a bronzed appearance, which is to be expected. If your skin looks bronzed, you can expect light peeling. It’s important to allow ample recovery time and not pick at your skin or peel it.

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Consultation

Are you tired of your beaten-down skin’s appearance? If so, a chemical peel in Orange County at Facial Aesthetic Concept is what you need. Contact our practice today to schedule your in-person consultation as soon as possible and get started on a journey to more rejuvenated skin.