Chemical Peels San Jose

How much do chemical peels generally cost?

The cost of a chemical peel varies based on the depth of peel you choose, and the formula needed to achieve the improvements you envision. Chemical peels cost an average of $400 but could be less or more, based on the type of peel formula.

Your Chemical Peel Procedure

Two to four weeks prior to your peel, you may begin treating your skin with certain prescription strength products available through our office.

On the day of your peel, we will start by cleansing your skin. You may receive local anesthesia, and a topical anesthetic may then be applied. The chemical formula is applied to the skin and remains for a short time before it is removed. Most of our Palo Alto chemical peels take about a half hour to complete. You can also take pain relievers prior to your peel to minimize discomfort. For moderate and aggressive peels, you will receive oral sedation and local anesthesia.

Chemicals peels are outpatient procedures performed in our clinic. The treatment varies, depending on the depth of the peel administered.

• Superficial peel: Superficial peels are rapid treatments that only remove the uppermost layers of skin, and we may or may not apply a topical anesthetic depending on your skin’s sensitivity. The procedure begins with a deep cleaning of your skin, followed by the application of the peel solution. Your skin may tingle and will start to whiten over time. Once the peel is complete, the peel solution is removed, and the peel solution neutralized. The outer layers of skin will then shed over the following days, giving way for new, healthy skin cells. Superficial peels can be performed more frequently.

• Moderate peel: A moderate peel will begin with an application of a local anesthetic for your skin, followed by deep cleansing. Once your skin is ready, we apply the peel solution. Your skin will begin to whiten, and you will likely feel a stinging or burning sensation. Once complete, a moderate peel will have exfoliated several of the upper layers of your skin, with more elastic, smooth, and beautiful skin cells underneath emerging over the following days.

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• Deep peel: Deep peels are the most effective form of chemical peel and performed under general anesthetic. A powerful chemical peel solution will be applied to your skin, exfoliating through to the deeper layers of your skin and causing a significant level of skin regeneration. s. Your skin will turn white or gray, and you can expect swelling, redness, burning, and throbbing sensations. Most patients see new, smooth, fresh skin revealed within two weeks of treatment. For many, the results of a deep chemical peel greatly outweigh the challenge of recovery.