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Chemical Peels

Introduction

Introduction to Chemical Peels

Minor skin blemishes do not need surgical solutions. From redness to dark spots, facial veins to deep wrinkles, your skin will benefit from a chemical peel formulated by medical professionals to address your specific skin needs. Gentile Plastic Surgery creates chemical peels designed for your unique skin to reduce or remove damage caused by photoaging or sun exposure. Your natural skin will be left refreshed and healthy. Schedule a consultation to learn more about which chemical peel is best suited for you!

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What Are Chemical Peels?

Chemical peels are a non-surgical solution for minor skin blemishes. A chemical solution is applied to the skin to peel away damaged surface-level skin cells, stimulating the body’s natural collagen regeneration process to create new, healthy, and undamaged skin. This treatment brightens the outer layers of the skin and improves conditions such as acne scarring, discolorations, and fine lines.

    • Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) Peels: Chemical peels use AHAs in various concentrations, though the concentration determines who can use them. Trained cosmetologists are approved to apply AHAs with a concentration of 20% to 30%, while doctors can use AHAs with a concentration of 50% to 70%. These treatments erase fine wrinkles and remove surface scars, though the effects of the peels of higher-concentration AHAs last longer.
    • Mandelic Acid Peels: Mandelic Acid is part of the AHA family and is derived from bitter almonds. Since the molecule is larger in size than glycolic acid, it penetrates more slowly, making it a good choice for sensitive skin, including patients who struggle with redness and flushing in their skin. Mandelic Acid offers antibacterial as well as bactericidal properties that are helpful for patients with blemishes or oily skin. It is beneficial for patients with acne or rosacea. A series of peels produces a smoother skin texture and helps with fine lines and wrinkles.
    • MyBody Probiotic Peels: The distinct feature of MyProbiotic Peels lies in the delivery of good bacteria (probiotics), which trick the skin into thinking it is under attack by harmful bacteria. Since the skin is a large organ with significant immune sensitivities, it responds to the application of probiotics with dynamic natural defenses and renewal effects. This collection of PRR (Pattern Recognition Receptors) is responsible for triggering important immune cell responses that stimulate and regenerate skin cells. The biggest difference in this probiotic peel is the ability to influence changes in the skin without injuring it since the probiotics work from the inside out. This process avoids the inflammation caused by traditional chemical peels, which is advantageous to the patient as there is no downtime and minimal risk of adverse side effects. A significant bonus with these peels is the quick results. Positive effects begin immediately, and the skin feels tightened and deeply hydrated.
    • Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) Peels: Trichloroacetic acid peels are great for evening out skin tone and getting rid of imperfections. Unlike AHA peels, TCA peels can even smooth out wrinkles! The results are more noticeable than those of AHA peels but not as dramatic as deeper peels or lasers. The concentration of TCA can be altered to produce results similar to lighter peels and deeper peels. It works well at penetrating the upper reticular dermis, producing superficial improvements in pigmentation problems and correcting wrinkles and deeper problems. 
    • Beta Hydroxy Acid & Jessner’s Peels: Only one beta hydroxyl acid-salicylic acid (BHA) exists. The main difference between AHAs and BHAs is their lipid (oil solubility). AHAs are water soluble only, while BHAs are soluble in oil. This means BHAs can penetrate skin pores containing sebum and exfoliate the dead skin cells that are built up inside the pore. Because of this difference in properties, BHAs are better used on oily skin with blackheads and whiteheads, while AHAs are better used on thickened sun-damaged skin where breakouts are not a problem. 
    • Pyruvic Acid Peels: Pyruvic acid is found naturally in honey, apples, fermented fruit, and vinegar. This medium-depth peel is known to penetrate rapidly and deeply through the skin, stimulating collagen, elastin, and dermal glycoprotein synthesis. Pyruvic acid has a strong comedolytic effect because, like BHA’s, it is lipid soluble and can penetrate the sebaceous unit. These antimicrobial and comedolytic properties make it useful for peeling patients with acne. There is limited discomfort in the post-peel period, and redness only lasts for about 15 minutes after peeling.

     

    One of our favorite peeling agents is Jessner’s solution, which contains resorcinol, salicylic acid, and lactic acid. This combination provides a light to medium-depth peel that is very safe and suitable for all skin types.

     

    • PCA Skin Lightening Peel: The PCA skin lightening peel is used on patients with pigmentation problems or melisma. It is an enhanced Jessner’s formula containing Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Kojic Acid, and Hydroquinone. The peel helps to promote an even skin tone and a clear complexion.
    • SkinMedica Vitalize Peel: The Vitalize Peel is like a Jessner’s peel augmented with Retinoic Acid. Salicylic acid is a comedolytic and anti-inflammatory agent retinoic acid that inhibits sebum production and reduces hyperkeratinization. This peel helps to log pores and prevent the formation of new papules.

What are the
benefits of
Chemical Peels?

Dr. Gentile recommends chemical peels to his patients in the Cleveland, OH, area for the following key advantages:

  • Non-surgical procedure to address minor skin imperfections
  • Treatment designed for your unique skin needs
  • Reduction in fine lines and wrinkles
  • Improved skin texture
  • Reduced hyperpigmentation and even skin tone

Who are the
best candidates
for Chemical Peels?

Dr. Gentile will only recommend certain chemical peels if they are suitable for your skin type. In general, Dr. Gentile recommends chemical peels for patients in the greater Cleveland area who have some or all of the following observable qualities:

  • Prefer to avoid surgical or invasive treatments
  • Have uneven or rough skin tone and texture
  • Minor scarring caused by acne or other damage
  • Dark spots and other evidence of sun damage

You will not be considered a suitable candidate for chemical peels if you are pregnant or nursing, are on medications that affect skin sensitivity or are experiencing an active skin condition. Please schedule a consultation with Gentile Plastic Surgery to learn more about your candidacy for certain chemical peels.

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What’s the
First Step?

A chemical peel may be the right solution for your minor skin issues. Please schedule a consultation at Gentile Plastic Surgery in either Youngstown or Akron, OH. Our certified and licensed aesthetician will meet with you to review your skin care needs and medical history and recommend which chemical peels may be best suited to deliver on your aesthetic goals. You will receive a personalized chemical peel treatment plan, which you may choose to begin the same day or schedule your first treatment for a later time.

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What to Expect
on the Day of a
Chemical Peel Treatment

When you are ready to begin your chemical peel, your aesthetician will provide you with protective eyewear and carefully cleanse your skin before applying the chemical solution. Depending on the strength of your chosen chemical peel, you may feel mild to moderate stinging as the solution removes cells from your skin’s surface layers. For stronger chemical peels, Gentile Plastic Surgery may provide a topical anesthetic to help numb the skin and prevent any further discomfort. Once the chemical solution has been applied and taken effect, it will be neutralized with another solution and cleansed from your skin.

Chemical Peels Recovery

Chemical peels treat and remove the skin’s surface layers, so it is common for patients to feel mild to moderate stinging during and after the treatment. After your treatment, you will be given an ice pack or aloe vera to soothe your skin.

Light and medium peels, such as AHA and TCA, require little downtime, and most patients resume their normal schedules after their treatments. However, it is strongly recommended that patients avoid sun exposure following their chemical peel, as the skin will be even more sensitive to sun damage, and the benefits of the chemical peel may be impacted or reversed.

How much
does a
Chemical Peel
cost in Cleveland, OH?

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The cost of a Chemical Peel in Cleveland depends on the type of chemical peel selected, the number of appointments needed to deliver optimal results and facility fees. To better understand the costs of your specific chemical peel treatment plan, please schedule a consultation at Gentile Plastic Surgery.

Why Choose Gentile Plastic Surgery?

Richard Gentile, MD, is a distinguished Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, teacher, author, and founder of Gentile Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Laser Center. Board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ABO-HNS) and a fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (FAAFPRS), Dr. Gentile brings a wealth of experience and world-class skill to every patient who visits his Youngstown and Akron, Ohio, offices.

Dr. Gentile’s certifications and background give him a unique understanding of the complexities involved in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, eyes, and head and neck. As one of only 31 dual-board-certified surgeons in the state of Ohio, Dr. Gentile has served his community in northern Ohio and is respected internationally for his innovation, artistry, and technical skills.

Dr. Gentile is an active researcher in aesthetic laser technology and a frequently invited lecturer at the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) meetings and others worldwide. He is known as the creator of “Smartlifting,” a Scarless Laser-Assisted Face and Neck Lift procedure that improves surgical results in Facelift surgery by reducing recovery time and increasing skin tightening. Dr. Gentile has performed thousands of these technologically advanced procedures in his specialized Fairlawn and Boardman, Ohio centers. Smartlifting has given rise to many other non-exclusive techniques of facial rejuvenation that utilize laser, radiofrequency, and plasma technologies.

Dr. Gentile has written and presented his specialty nationally and internationally and published extensively. His publications and presentations include medical journal articles as well as book chapters on facial rejuvenation, skin rejuvenation, and rhinoplasty. In 2011, Dr. Gentile’s book on Neck Rejuvenation was published as a textbook for Plastic Surgeons. It is the only comprehensive textbook on neck rejuvenation in facial plastic surgery. Dr. Gentile has served on national expert panels on skin rejuvenation (including non-invasive technology), facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, and new technology in Facial Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Gentiles is also proud to serve his community by working pro bono with Face to Face, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting people who need reconstructive surgery as a result of domestic violence. He believes that helping the victims of domestic violence is a small gesture of our support for their efforts to rebuild their lives after personal tragedy.

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Schedule a
Consultation

Healthy, glowing skin is waiting underneath your damaged outer layers! Schedule a consultation at Gentile Plastic Surgery to learn more about which chemical peel can help you bring out your inner glow. Please call Gentile Plastic Surgery at either of our Youngstown or Akron, OH, locations or complete the online booking form. A patient care team member will contact you shortly to help you schedule your first appointment.

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