Peels at Facial Aesthetic Concepts in Orange County
At Facial Asthetic Concepts we offer several unique chemical peels to meet your aesthetic goals. Chemical peels are excellent, affordable treatment options to improve the quality of your skin.
Lighter chemical peels are performed by our estheticians and physician assistants, and are excellent options to remove superficial brown spots, improve finer lines and wrinkles, and simply refresh the appearance of your skin. The downtime after a chemical peel is variable and based on the peel you have. Some have no downtime at all while others will create some "bronzing" with subsequent peeling, which is completed in 2 to 5 days.
For more sun damaged skin or skin showing the signs of aging, medium to deep chemical peels are available through our board-certified facial plastic surgeons. Phenol and an assortment of TCA peels are available. These more thorough peels will treat more stubborn brown spots, more difficult skin textural issues, and deeper lines and wrinkles. The peeling is typically completed in 4 to 7 days, with very mild pinkness in the skin resolving shortly thereafter.
Our providers are available for peels Monday thru Saturdays. A complimentary consultation can be arranged with any of our providers by contacting one of our three offices.
Ultimate Facial
This comprehensive, results-oriented treatment produces a fundamental improvement in the health of your skin. It is beneficial for all skin types and will reduce the appearance of sun damage, fine lines, poor elasticity, enlarged pores, congestion, and acne. A superficial chemical peel that incorporates naturally-occurring AHA’s with strengthening and brightening ingredients that will help to exfoliate surface dead skin cells and improve skin health. Removing this top dull layer {stratum corneum} allows healthier cells to come to the surface, improving your skin’s surface and the skin’s overall health; it’s texture and appearance. These treatments are designed to give VISABLE results. They are especially effective for the treatment of acne, rosacea, sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles, menopausal and unevenly pigmented skin. Additionally, there is no “down time” so you can immediately return to your normal routine. These facials concentrate on exfoliation and suppression of pigment-producing cells . Each is tailored to treat the specific source of the pigment changes.
The Ultimate Facial, 60 minutes cost: $110
Pre Treatment Instructions
You will be having a light peel treatment on the day of your appointment.
Please follow the outline below to prepare.
Please refrain from these activities within 7-10 days of your appointment.
1. Having a chemical peel
2. Tanning in the sun or in a tanning booth
3. Having a wax treatment on the area to be treated
4. Getting collagen injections
- If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, DO NOT receive a treatment.
- Refrain from sun exposure for at least 10 days prior to your appointment. Do not come to the appointment with a sunburn.
- Delay use of Retin-A or Renova for approximately five (5) days prior to your appointment. (Using Retin-A will take the treatment deeper.)
- Be aware that use of AHA/Glycolic skin care products will prepare the skin for the peel. As a result, you will probably exfoliate more. You might want to discontinue usage for a couple of days prior to the treatment date.
- In the event of apprehension, you may want to consider taking ibuprofen an hour before your treatment.
- Get prescription for your anti-viral medications if you have a history of cold sores or fever blisters, and begin taking your medication 3 days prior to your treatment.
Post Treatment Instructions
You have just had a chemical peel treatment. Due to the nature of these treatments, you should not necessarily expect to “peel”. However, you may have light flaking for a few days. Most patients who undergo these treatments have only residual redness for anywhere from one to twelve hours.
It is recommended that you do not apply makeup the day of the treatment. It is ideal to allow the skin to stabilize and rest overnight. However, makeup may be applied if absolutely necessary. Tonight, your skin will feel tight and “pulled”. Apply moisturizer as frequently as needed. Although you may or may not actually peel, it is likely that you will experience a light exfoliation. It may take two or more treatments for the surface skin to loosen and peel. Everyone responds differently and most patients look quite normal the day after their treatment. Unless recommended by your technician, do not apply other medications or AHA products to your skin, as they may be too irritating.
1. Avoid direct sun exposure and excessive heat
2. Do not pick at or pull on any loosening or exfoliating skin. This can potentially cause hyperpigmentation
3. A pigment gel is recommended twice a day (after one week from treatment) to continue lightening of hyperpigmented areas
4. Absolutely DO NOT go to a tanning booth for at least 3 weeks before or after a treatment
5. Discontinue use of Retin-A/Renova for 7 days post treatment
For the next 2 day period:
- Do not apply ice or ice water to the treated areas
- Do not put the face directly into a hot shower spray
- Do not use a jacuzzi, steam room, or sauna
- Do not go swimming
- Do not participate in activities that would cause excessive perspiration
- Do not use Buff-Puff’s or other means of mechanical exfoliation
- Do not direct a hair dryer onto the treated area
- Stay cool!!! Getting heated internally may cause hyperpigmentation
Pre Treatment Instructions
You will be having a light TCA (Trichloracetic Acid) peel treatment on the day of your appointment. Please follow the outline below to prepare.
If you think you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant DO NOT receive a treatment.
Three/Two Weeks Prior
- Use your fade gel and sunscreen on a daily basis as directed by the doctor.
- A Retin-A type product may be prescribed for you at night.
- DO NOT go to a tanning booth or suntan prior to your treatment.
One Week Prior
- Get prescription for your anti-viral medications if you have a history of cold
- sores or fever blisters, and begin taking your medication 3 days prior to your treatment.
- Discontinue use of Fade Gel or Retin-A type products 3 days prior to your TCA
- peel.
- Do not have a “wax” treatment.
- Do not get any collagen injections.
One Hour Prior
- In the event of apprehension, you might consider taking ibuprofen an hour before your treatment.
Post Treatment Instructions
Care of the skin after a TCA Peel:
The care of your skin after a TCA Peel is an important part of the healing process and will ensure that your skin will achieve the best results. Our staff will assist you in this phase of this procedure by showing you how to best care for your skin and by answering questions that may arise during and after the healing process. Please do not hesitate to ask questions at any time.
You have just had a TCA Peel treatment. Due to the nature of these treatments, you should expect to peel. Light to moderate peeling will occur approximately 3 days after your treatment and continue for approximately 3-4 days. Most patients who undergo these treatments have only mild residual pinkness of the skin for anywhere from one to two weeks.
It is recommended that you do not apply makeup the day of the treatment. It is ideal to allow the skin to stabilize and rest overnight. However, makeup CAN be applied, if necessary. Tonight your skin will feel tight and “pulled.” Apply moisturizer as frequently as needed. Everyone responds differently and most patients look red the day after their treatment. Unless recommended by your technician, do not apply other medications or AHA products to your skin, as they may be too irritating. A sunscreen with a SPF of 15 is recommended on a daily basis, while it is strongly advised that you stay out of the sun until all of the pinkness of the skin has faded and the peeling has stopped. Bright sun should be avoided for at least one month to prevent further damage or the production of abnormal pigmentation. A sunscreen rated 30 or above is recommended for bright sun or outdoor activities and an excellent one may be purchased at the office.
For the next 7 day period:
- Do not apply ice or ice water to the treated areas.
- Do not put the face directly into a hot shower spray. Do not use a Jacuzzi, steam room or sauna.
- Do not go swimming.
- Do not participate in activities that would cause excessive perspiration.
- Do not use buff-puffs or other means of mechanical exfoliation.
- Do not direct a hair dryer onto the treated area.
- Do not rub the skin.
- Do not pick at or pull any loose skin, this could potentially cause hyper pigmentation, trim the skin if necessary.
- Avoid direct sun exposure and excessive heat.
- Absolutely do not go to a tanning booth for at least 3 weeks.
Days 1-7
Morning Regimen:
- Cleanse with a mild cleanser.
- Moisturize
- Cleansers and moisturizers will vary depending on skin type. Consult with the physician before your treatment to choose the products that will be best for you.
Evening Regimen:
- Cleanse with a mild cleanser.
- Moisturize
Days 8+:
Return to your regular home care regimen as recommended by your skin care technician. Pigment gel should be applied in the mornings as soon as tolerable to inhibit post-inflammatory hyper pigmentation. Return to using vitamin C products or Retin-A (tretinoin) as soon as tolerable, preferably 1 week after you peel.
Rejuvenation Peel
A light to medium depth TCA (trichloroacetic acid), peel performed by the physician or physician’s assistant. We vary and customize the depth of our TCA peels to the specific condition of your skin and results you are looking for. This procedure involves painting an acid solution on the skin. The most common treated area is the face. Although TCA may be applied to the chest, neck, arms, hands and legs. After application and proper time for the desired depth is achieved, the acid is diluted. Cold water and chipped ice are added to the area to further cool the skin. TCA peels provide wonderful evening of skin tone, reduction of pre-cancerous lesions, and reduction of fine lines and wrinkles, leaving refreshed, vibrant skin. For more information about TCA peels and the benefits of this and other treatments come in for a free consultation.
Rejuvenation Peels starting at $270
ReVitalize Peel
The ReVitalize Peel is a safe and effective chemical peel using a unique blend of Retinoic Acid and Hydroxy Acids with Resorcinol and Kojic Acid. The ReVitalize Peel has been clinically proven to effectively improve your skin's texture and tone, as well as reduce age spots, melasma, acne and fine lines. The unique formulation and blend of ingredients makes the ReVitalize Peel gentle enough to be suitable for all skin types.
In general, more than one ReVitalize Peel will be needed to see optimal results, although dramatic results can be seen in some patients following just one treatment. The ReVitalize Peel can be administered every three weeks until the desired results are achieved.
Due to active ingredients, clients are advised that redness and peeling may occur 2-5 days after treatment lasting anywhere from 3-7 days.
Please discountinue all retinols and hydroxy acids at least 3 days prior to treatment.
Revitalize Peel, 30 minutes cost: $150
Face-A-Peel
The FACe A Peel is the only 70% low pH (0.6) glycolic acid peel with little to no irritation. Our peel can be left on for much longer than it’s competitors, allowing the glycolic acids to penetrate deeper for maximum results. With the REFINITY™ Skin Refining Formula you may achieve the skin enhancing benefits of a high performance peel starting at your first treatment-even if you have sensitive skin. Results from this advanced technology include an increase in the production of collagen and elastin fibers as well as, a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improved skin tone, texture, color and elasticity. Immediately after the treatment you should be able to resume your normal activities. This peel can be used on the face, neck, hands, and chest.
Face-A-Peel, 30min cost: $140
Face-A-New
Have Radiant skin in about a week, with this unique blend of medical grade chemicals. Formulated for almost all skin types, this treatment helps improve tone, texture and clarity of the skin. It also reduces or eliminates age spots, freckles and hyper pigmentation. While doing all this it will also stimulate the production of your collagen to create a firmer and more youthful looking skin! If acne is a concern this treatment also helps to reduce acne scarring and will help clear any current acne conditions that one may have!
Face-A-New Peel cost: $200
Beta Peel Plus
As we grow older, there are accumulated effects of sun exposure, pollutants, acne, and scarring that can damage our skin and cause us to look older than we are. Such skin damage can be treated with the Beta Peel Plus Treatment, a non-invasive procedure designed to promote cell growth and produce smoother, clearer skin.
This highly effective medical grade exfoliating treatment is formulated to help ward off break-outs, reduce the appearance of large pores, and help with fine lines while not only exfoliating dull skin cells, but also stimulating collagen production, bringing dramatic improvements to tone and texture for an unmatched glow!
Salicylic Acid is the new generation of products for improving the appearance of aging skin. Dermatologists now agree that Beta Hydroxy, Salicylic Acid is a superior exfoliate that improves the appearance of ageing, sun-damaged skin without all the irritations associated with other chemical exfoliates. It concentrates its exfoliation action in the lipid-rich outer layers of the skin, where the skin's natural rate of exfoliation reduces with ageing, causing a build up of dry, dull skin flakes, paired with TCA which can benefit the skin on numerous levels. For instance, its ability to tighten and firm the skin leaving you with a more attractive complexion.
The Beta Peel Plus has almost no downtime and is superficial enough to do on a monthly basis. The Beta Peel Plus can also be done on almost all skin types. Please contact us today to inquire more on this treatment!
Beta Peel Plus cost: $125
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