Chemical Peels

Chemical Peels Camp Hill, PA

A chemical peel involves the application of a chemical solution to remove layers of skin, revealing more youthful skin beneath. This treatment is effective for reducing fine lines, wrinkles, acne, scars, uneven skin tone, and other imperfections. The depth of the peel and the specific skin conditions treated depend on the type of chemicals used in the peel. Some peels are recommended in a series to treat more complex or severe conditions.

Chemical Peels

At Restorativ Health & Beauty, we offer both BioRePeel and VI Peel services tailored to your skincare goals.

VI Peel has been featured in magazines like Cosmopolitan, Oprah, and Vogue, among others. Safe for all skin types and tones, VI Peel treatments are designed to lift pigment, remove sun damage, alleviate acne and scarring, and combat fine lines and wrinkles. Our painless medium-depth VI Peels deliver visible results in as little as 7 days!

BioRePeel, is a 35% TCA peel from Italy. With minimal to zero skin shedding, it is gentle enough to incorporate into your plans. This peel improves skin surface, corrects imperfections, and stimulates collagen and elastin deep within the skin for immediate and ongoing results, unlike traditional TCA peels. We recommend a series of BioRePeels to get the best results.

Benefits of Chemical Peels

These are various skin concerns that treatments like chemical peels, including BioRePeel and VI Peel, can effectively address:

  • Fine lines under your eyes or around your mouth, as well as wrinkles caused by sun damage, aging, and hereditary factors.

  • Some Types of Acne

  • Mild scarring to Moderate Scarring.

  • Sun spots, age spots, liver spots, freckles, and uneven skin tone.

  • Precancerous scaly spots known as actinic keratosis.

  • Rough skin, scaly patches, and a dull complexion.

  • Dark patches (melasma) caused by pregnancy or birth control pills.

These treatments can help improve these conditions and enhance overall skin appearance and health.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A chemical peel involves applying a chemical solution to exfoliate the skin, leading to the removal of outer layers and eventual peeling.

    Chemical peels offer several key benefits:

    1. Reduced acne and acne scarring: By exfoliating the skin, chemical peels can help reduce acne and improve the appearance of acne scars.

    2. Reduced hyperpigmentation: They can lighten dark spots, sun spots, and other forms of hyperpigmentation, leading to a more even skin tone.

    3. Enhanced skincare product absorption: By removing dead skin cells, chemical peels allow skincare products to penetrate deeper, enhancing their effectiveness.

    4. Reduced signs of aging: Chemical peels stimulate collagen production, which can diminish fine lines, wrinkles, and improve overall skin texture and firmness.

    Overall, chemical peels work by exfoliating the skin's top layers, encouraging smoother, more even skin growth and rejuvenation.

  • Here are important preparation guidelines to follow before undergoing a chemical peel treatment:

    • Avoid tanning and direct sun exposure for two weeks before each treatment.

    • Apply topical products like hydroquinone as directed to prepare your skin.

    • Refrain from using products containing retinoids (such as tretinoin) for one to two weeks before treatment, unless advised otherwise by your physician.

    • If you have been prescribed oral antibiotics or antiviral medication, begin taking them at least 24 hours before your chemical peel.

    • Ensure the areas to be treated are free from any open sores, lesions, or skin infections.

    Following these instructions helps optimize the effectiveness and safety of your chemical peel procedure.

  • Before a chemical peel, consider these risks:

    • Skin discoloration, especially for certain skin types or those with hormonal influences.

    • Low risk of scarring, manageable with treatment.

    • Cold sore reactivation for those with a history.

    • Notify your dermatologist of keloids or unusual scarring tendencies.

    • Rare infection risk, minimized with proper post-peel care.

  • Restorativ Health & Beauty is the Premier Health and Beauty provider in Camp Hill, PA, offering a wider variety of services to address every concern. Our Boutique Medspa is committed to delivering the highest standard of care and treatment to achieve the most natural, youthful-looking results possible.