Chemical Peels Overview

Renew Your Radiance with Chemical Peels in Scottsdale

The visible signs of aging set in long before you are ready. Taking the form of lines and wrinkles, areas of skin laxity, sun and age spots, and an uneven skin tone, the signs of aging skin can take a toll on your self-esteem. Our chemical peels in Scottsdale are a minimally invasive way to reduce the signs of aging skin, restoring a vibrant radiance to your complexion. At Andres Plastic Surgery, we offer a variety of chemical peels to suit your skin type and the problems you want to resolve.

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What Is a Chemical Peel?

A chemical peel works by removing the outermost layers of the epidermis, and sometimes the dermis, to stimulate collagen production and reduce the visible signs of aging. This reveals younger, healthier-looking skin beneath. Once these outermost layers of skin have been shed, the skin can regenerate and rejuvenate, giving you a radiant glow and significantly reducing the visible signs of aging.

What Are the Types of Chemical Peels?

Different types of chemical peels are designed to treat different skincare concerns at varying degrees of depth within the skin.

Glycolic (Light) Chemical Peels

Glycolic peels are created using naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acids (AHAS) and remove only the uppermost layers of the epidermis. Since these peels are considered to be light in nature, they require no downtime, and you may resume your activities immediately following your procedure. You may experience minor redness and peeling as your skin rejuvenates, revealing more youthful, glowing skin. Multiple treatments may be required to achieve the desired result.

Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) Peels

Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peels deliver more dramatic results than their lighter counterparts and thus require more downtime. TCA peels can be formulated in varying strengths, depending on the desired results, and are considered medium-degree peels. Your skin will need between five and ten days of recovery following your chemical peel, but one treatment is usually sufficient to achieve fresh, glowing, restored facial skin.

Why Are Chemical Peels Performed?

Chemical peels remove damaged skin cells and improve the appearance of lackluster skin by stimulating the production of collagen and elastin and triggering the growth of new skin cells to replace them. Andres Plastic Surgery offers chemical peels in Phoenix in a variety of strengths, and they will be tailored to your specific skincare needs.

What Is the Recovery From a Chemical Peel in Phoenix Like?

Following treatment, your skin may appear to be red and tender to the touch. Peeling of the outermost layers of skin generally appears within two to three days following your chemical peel and will continue for several days. It is imperative that you protect your skin with sunscreen following your chemical peel, as your new skin is more susceptible to the sun’s harmful UV rays.

What Are the Benefits of Chemical Peels?

Chemical peels in Scottsdale rejuvenate the face, helping to transform and rejuvenate, achieving supple, radiant skin. Benefits include the following:

Firms and lifts the skin
Stimulates collagen production
A more even skin, refined skin texture
Better skin tone
Softer, smoother skin
More rejuvenated, glowing skin
Reduces acne scars
Minimizes pores
Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
Reduces discoloration

Am I a Candidate for a Chemical Peel in Scottsdale?

In general, people who have a lighter skin tone may benefit the most from a chemical peel. In some cases, those with darker skin may wind up with an uneven skin tone. Chemical peel candidates should meet the following qualifications:

Are not pregnant or nursing
Have not taken the oral acne medication isotretinoin in the past six months
Would like to reduce skin flaws, fine lines, and other signs of age
Do not have a skin outbreak or infection

Why Choose Dr. Andres for My Chemical Peel in Phoenix?

At Andres Plastic Surgery, we are committed to providing you with the best in skin rejuvenation and care. Our chemical peels in Phoenix and Scottsdale can provide your skin with the rejuvenation it needs to produce that healthy, lit-from-within glow that is always attractive. Dr. Andres will happily discuss your vision in seeking a chemical peel, providing guidance regarding the type and strength of the peel that will be most effective for you. Our staff will greet you with kindness and compassion, and you can expect VIP treatment at our private, luxury skincare clinic.

Dr. Andres graduated from Columbia University with degrees in Biology and Political Science as a Rhodes Scholar candidate.
He earned his medical degree from Harvard and Michigan State University, specializing in Neuroscience.
He was named Chief Resident in his final year at Grand Rapids/MSU.
In 2016, he became Chief of Plastic Surgery at HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Hospital.
Dr. Andres is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and has been recognized as a Top Doc for several years.

Chemical Peels in Scottsdale and Phoenix