Melanage Peel

The peel is THE PEEL of all peels that are intended to address skin discoloration.  It was created to target intense, or difficult to remove brown spots and melasma, caused by sunlight and hormonal changes. It improves skin tone and texture, and fine lines.

What does it do?

The Melanage Peel is formed by retinoid and Arbutin, that penetrate the skin to treat discoloration while speeding up cell turnover. The medicated masque includes an at-home treatment regimen.  It can be safely used on all skin types.

How does it work?

The peel is applied in the office, then and the patient removes the masque at home after the recommended length of time.

Melanage Mini-Peel

The Mini-Melanage™ Peel is effective in stimulating collagen production.  It improves the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and brown spots.

What does it do?

The melanage mini peel uses weak acids combined with potent non-acidic ingredients that do not burn, wound or injure the skin to remove mild to moderately dark skin discoloration.  It can be safely used on all skin types.

How does it work?

The melanage mini peel uses weak acids combined with potent non-acidic ingredients, is applied during an in-office visit. The solution is removed by the patient after a required length of time depending on skin type.

Actinage Peel

A combination of salicylic, mandelic, and azaleic acids, and retinol that clarifies and revitalizes acne-prone skin.

What does it do?

It improves the appearance of skin discoloration, active acne lesions, and rough skin. It is safe for all skin types.

How does it work?

A chemical solution is applied to the skin that decreases bacteria, inflammation, and congestion inside the pores.  It also causes a gentle exfoliation (peeling). The new, regenerated skin is usually smoother with fewer blemishes, acne scars, and discoloration.

What are Chemical Peels?

We use glycolic and alpha-hydroxy chemical peels to help minimize fine lines, even out skin tone and texture, and to reduce the appearance of sun damage on the face, neck and chest. Depending on your skin type and the desired effects, a TCA (trichloracetic acid) peel may be suggested which is a deeper peel that requires about a week of healing time.

How are they used?

Chemical peels are used to minimize fine wrinkling on the face and neck, to even out the skin tone and texture, and to reduce the appearance of sun damage.

What to expect?

Most of our chemical peels are performed by our cosmetic assistants and take less than 20 to 30 minutes. They require no down time other than some redness immediately following the procedure but you may experience some sloughing off or peeling a few days later depending on the type of peel you have, your skin texture, and the at-home products you have been using. A TCA peel or intermediate depth chemical peel is performed by the physician or mid-level provider and produces an extreme sunburned effect on the area where used. This skin will begin to exfoliate (peel off) within a few days, leaving the new skin pink and smooth. You can apply makeup usually within a week.

How long do the effects last?

In order to get the maximum benefits from chemical peels, it is recommended that treatments be repeated every 3 to 4 weeks to a total of 4 treatments. After that, a maintenance peel every 3 months should be beneficial. The intermediate depth peels last at least a year or longer with appropriate sunscreen usage.