San Diego Chemical Peels
Sun damage, wrinkles, discoloration, acne scars, and other common skin flaws can add years to your appearance and affect your skin’s quality and texture. Chemical peels are one of the most sought-after skin resurfacing treatments for softer, smoother, younger-looking skin.
Read on to learn more about the best chemical peel in San Diego, or schedule your consultation at Eros Beauty and Wellness by calling us at 619-481-4651.
What Are Chemical Peels?
Chemical Peels can refresh your complexion by exfoliating the top layers of your skin, repairing damage, and encouraging cell turnover. They have a long-established track record of safety, having been in use for decades.
Chemical peels can help address several issues, including:
- Wrinkles and fine lines
- Sun damage, such as freckles or sunspots
- Scarring from acne or injury
- Hyperpigmentation
- Melasma
- Uneven skin tone or redness
Depending on your goals and the extent of your skin concerns, you can choose to have a mild, moderate, or deep chemical peel. Deeper peels remove more skin cells and produce correspondingly more dramatic results, but they also have a longer recovery period.
What Types of Peels Are Available?
At Eros Beauty and Wellness, Dr. Eros offers three distinct kinds of peels.
- Salicylic acid: This milder peel is excellent for exfoliating dead skin cells, clearing the pores, and easing inflammation. Salicylic acid peels are an excellent choice for people with acne-prone skin or sun damage.
- TCA: Trichloroacetic acid can help improve uneven skin tone and texture, leaving you with a healthy glow. TCA peels are available at several different levels of penetration, depending on what you wish to address.
- Jessner: The Jessner peel consists of a combination of lactic and salicylic acids. Dr. Eros typically performs Jessner peels as medium depth cleanses, but you can choose to receive a more superficial peel if you prefer.
Proven Benefits of Chemical Peels
Chemical peels have several notable advantages over other methods of skin resurfacing and surgical anti-aging solutions. Not only can Dr. Eros customize your peel to meet your unique needs, but these treatments can also:
- Provide skin with a noticeably healthier glow
- Smooth and soften fine lines and wrinkles
- Reverse the cumulative effects of sun damage, such as discoloration and freckles
- Improve the texture of rough or leathery skin
- Provide long-lasting results without the need for a more invasive approach
Who Is a Good Candidate for Chemical Peels?
In general, most people are perfectly qualified to receive chemical peels. One may want to consider a different treatment if he or she has had past issues with extreme scarring or discoloration. Having a darker skin tone can also affect the results of a chemical peel, as well as the use of any medications that increase skin sensitivity. During your consultation, Dr. Eros can evaluate you and ask you questions about your medical history to determine if this procedure is right for you.
Although you may see home-remedy or DIY chemical peel treatments advertised, the only guaranteed safe way to receive this procedure is under the supervision of a medical professional such as Dr. Eros. This is especially important for patients with sensitive skin or preexisting conditions. Dr. Eros goes to great lengths to properly monitor individual patients in order to make sure that she is applying the chemical solution for the appropriate amount of time. The doctor will also consider your skin type, skin tone, and personal concerns in order to determine what depth of peel will work best.
What to Expect During and After Your Chemical Peel
During your appointment, Dr. Eros will first clean the treatment area to remove any makeup or oil. Next, she will carefully apply the chosen chemical solution to your skin. After a few minutes of observation, she will neutralize the chemicals. Depending on the depth of the peel, she may also apply a soothing ointment over the treated area to moisturize the skin and prevent discomfort.
You are likely to feel a stinging sensation as the peel begins to work. If you are worried about potential discomfort, Dr. Eros suggests that you take an over-the-counter pain medication before arriving at your appointment. For deeper peels, Dr. Eros may provide a mild sedative and a local anesthetic to numb your face.
The most common side effects of chemical peels are redness, swelling, stinging, and skin flaking – much like a sunburn. While your skin is peeling, it’s essential to keep it moisturized and to avoid picking or scratching at the treated area. It is advised that you avoid sun exposure until your skin has fully healed. Be careful about protecting your skin from UV rays following your treatment to avoid reversing your peel’s effects. Dr. Eros will provide you with detailed care instructions after the procedure.
Get Smoother, Healthier Skin with Chemical Peels in San Diego
Are you wondering if a chemical peel is the right solution for your skin care challenges? Renew your complexion, refresh your appearance, and enjoy glowing skin with this advanced treatment. If you live in the greater San Diego area, contact Eros Beauty and Wellness through our online form or by calling 619-481-4651 to schedule your complimentary consultation with Dr. Eros today!
Frequently Asked Questions About Chemical Peels
What Areas Can I Have Treated with a Chemical Peel?
Though most people opt to get facial chemical peels, this procedure can also effectively resolve skin concerns in other areas, including your neck, décolletage, and hands.
How Many Chemical Peel Treatments Will I Need?
If you are getting a mild to moderate-depth peel, you may require a series of treatments to see optimal results. Deep peels provide dramatic, long-lasting results after only one treatment, but they are also more intense and require a longer recovery period. Dr. Eros can help you decide on the optimal regimen for you after meeting with you and talking through your goals.
How Can I Maintain the Results of My Chemical Peel?
We recommend cleansing and moisturizing your skin every morning and evening. Be diligent about applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 every time you go out in the sun, and limit sun exposure to help avoid accumulating more damage from UV rays.
How Much Does a Chemical Peel Cost in San Diego?
Each chemical peel procedure is different, so it’s hard to say what your exact price will be. Dr. Eros offers some of the most cost-effective chemical peel prices in the San Diego area. She also provides financing options to make your payments much easier to manage.
How Much Downtime Does a Chemical Peel Require?
Milder peels typically don’t require any downtime. The deepest peels may require up to two weeks of recovery.
Dr. Christine Eros, a Board-Certified Family Physician with a background from UCSD, has offered aesthetic services since 2007. At Eros Beauty and Wellness in Point Loma Plaza, she provides treatments like Botox®, Restylane®, Radiesse®, Fillers, Laser Hair Removal, Liquid Facelift, Kybella®, Skin Rejuvenation, EmsculptNEO, and more. With personalized care, Dr. Eros helps clients enhance their natural beauty and overall well-being.
