Chemical Peels in Charlotte, NC

All peels can be performed in the office. To prepare the skin, you may receive a skincare program to use for a few weeks before your peel. At the beginning of the peel, the skin will be cleansed with an agent to remove excess oil and some dead skin. Then the peel solution will be applied to the treatment area. The strength, time, and type of peel vary for each patient. Some peels will be washed off, while others will be kept on.

Mild peels may sting briefly, while deeper peels may require medication to make the procedure as comfortable as possible.

Vi peels are overwhelmingly comfortable. Patients typically experience a tingling sensation that lasts for a few seconds. A Vi Peel is a wonderful treatment for patients who are not able to tolerate pain with their procedure.

This depends on the quality of the skin and the goals of the patient. Healthier skin may only require one superficial peel. Skin with more damage may need 3-4 lighter treatments over the course of several months or may be treated with a single deep chemical peel.

Patients will see the improvement of their skin after a single Vi peel. Depending on the skin’s quality, patients may need to undergo a series of Vi peels to obtain the best result. On average, patients may require 2-4 peels. The peels would be performed every 4-6 weeks.

Makeup contains metals and contaminants. Heavy metal may deposit in the skin, causing discoloration of the skin. The contaminants may cause an infection or scarring if used before the skin has had adequate time to heal.

After a light chemical peel, makeup can be worn the next day. For deep chemical peels, the skin should be treated similarly to a wound. Makeup should not be applied until the skin has adequately healed. This is typically about 10 days after the deep peel.

For a superficial peel, you want to use a bland face wash without exfoliation or acid in it. Cetaphil and Dove are excellent choices. Dr. Kulbersh also recommends using a moisturizer at this time.

If a patient has a history of cold sores or the herpes virus around the mouth, they must take medications to prevent the virus’s re-occurrence. A chemical peel may cause an outbreak that can be prevented by these medications.

A Vi peel does not make the skin thinner. During a Vi feel, cells called fibroblasts are stimulated. This fibroblast makes new collagen and elastin and actually thickens the skin.

The cost of a chemical peel depends on the strength of the treatment that you need. To find out how much your chemical peel will cost, schedule a consultation with our office.