Chemical peels can address a variety of concerns including blemishes, scaly skin, blotchy skin, pigmentation, wrinkles, and acne scars. At Dynasty Dermatology, we offer gentle chemical peels in Pasadena, CA. The treatment has minimal downtime. We also offer medium-depth chemical peels that can effectively treat pre-cancerous skin and wrinkles, especially around the lips or eyelid area.

Customized Chemical Peel Treatments to Improve Texture, Tone, and Clarity

By expertly applying a chemical solution and occasionally layering different mixtures, this procedure gently removes the outermost layers of the skin and exfoliates the unwanted skin. Following the peel, the new skin is more youthful, smoother, and with fewer wrinkles and blemishes, revealing a smoother, more youthful complexion. Sun damage can be slowly erased with a series of peels, which are a comfortable and simple process with our protocol.

More intense medium-depth peels can require 7-10 days of dry skin with peak changes during days 3-6.  As this new skin is revealed, it is important to protect it from the sun by wearing a hat and reapplying sunscreen. You are welcome to use makeup to mask your appearance as you recover.

Chemical peels for acne scars can be performed to target depths ranging from superficial and medium to full thickness. Superficial and gentle peels such as glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and Jessner peels can benefit those struggling with mild to moderate acne scars or the pigmentation effects from the scars. These superficial peel procedures require less downtime with minimal peeling and flaking but can promote effective exfoliation. 

Promoting rapid skin turnover leads to faster removal of brown spots and improves uneven skin texture by keeping pores clean and reducing the appearance of blackheads. A series of treatments (five or more) may be needed to achieve the desired results.

More severe scarring would benefit from a trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel which promotes more skin peeling (e.g., molting like a snake) and crusting with coffee-grains like darkening of brown spots. People who undergo a TCA peel may want to recover at home due to significant scaling. They also need to avoid sun exposure to allow the skin to heal. These results tend to be more dramatic, and TCA can be combined with Jessner and other variations to achieve medium-depth peeling with less risk and downtime. Fewer treatments may be needed, with more visible improvement after just one treatment.

Smoother and Younger Skin with Chemical Peels

Our dermatologists at Dynasty Dermatology have the expertise to gauge tissue reaction during treatments, and we customize the formulation and treatments suitable for your skin. Your peel is very controlled and assessed each visit so that you can have optimal results. 

We do recommend stopping retinoids (prescription and over-the-counter) a week before treatment to avoid excess sensitivity. A clear post-treatment plan will be offered to minimize any discomfort following the procedure. Contact our dermatology office to learn more about chemical peels in Pasadena, CA.