Chemical Peels
At Aloha Med Spa, we offer a variety of chemical peels. After a thorough skin consultation, medical history review, and discussion of patient expectations and contraindications, we develop a treatment plan based on your needs.
Benefits of a Chemical Peel:
- Relieves congestion, dullness, and sallowness
- Increase cell turnover to retexturize and smooth the skin
- Immediate improvement in skin clarity, texture, and radiance
- Refined pores
- Enhances anti-aging and skin disease treatment outcomes
- Improves skin aging, hyperpigmentation, acne, and rosacea
- Enhances skin hydration
- Minimal downtime- minor flaking and redness may occur 3-5 days post-peel
- Great for ALL skin types
What to expect:
- The peel procedure will take 20-60mins depending on the time the peel stays on the skin before neutralizing, the number of layers needed, or client comfort level.
- The peel is formulated to penetrate deeply into the epidermal layers, triggering cell turnover with minimal exfoliation.
- Individual results vary – you may or may not peel, depending on the quantity of peel used and the time the peel is on the skin.
- Skin may appear slightly flushed for the first 24-48 hours post procedure with the possibility of light flaking or peeling at approximately days 3 to 5.
- NOTE: The skin does not need to physically peel in order to experience the benefits of a chemical peel- everyone’s experience will be unique and different.
After treatment care instructions:
- Treatment area may be washed with a gentle cleanser and cool water.
- Moisturize and Hydrate the skin.
- Apply sunscreen with SPF 30 or more.
- Avoid strenuous exercise, dry saunas, and steam rooms until fully healed.
- Don’t over exfoliate.
- Once skin feels “back to normal” it’s ok to resume your normal skin care regimen.
Contraindications:
- Any previous negative reaction to a similar treatment
- Allergic to aspirin, salicylic acid, onion and/or apple extract
- Use of prescription Accutane in the past 6-12months
- Use of Retin-A or similar product within last 2 weeks
- Use of self-tanning product within last 7 days
- Laser hair removal, waxing or shaving within last 48hrs
- Use of non-electric razor on day of peel
- Any open wounds, cuts, abrasions or impetigo
- Plastic surgery within the last 4 months
- Active shingles (herpes zoster)
- Pregnant or may be pregnant; lactating (breast-feeding)