SkinMedica Vitalize Peel helps fight the effects of time, sun damage, and environmental assaults. This powerful yet non-damaging peel can take years off aging skin. The talented providers at Kessel Dermatology, servicing the Hamilton Square, Trenton, and Mercer County areas in New Jersey, use this perfect peel for patients looking for an improvement in skin texture, pigment irregularities, and acne.

Chemical Peels

Improve Tone, Texture and Pigmentation

Chemical peels are professional skin treatments that use a chemical solution to exfoliate damaged surface layers of the skin and stimulate renewal.

At Kessel Dermatology, we use the SkinMedica® Vitalize Peel®, a professional chemical peel that can be customized as part of a treatment plan to improve skin tone, texture, and pigmentation with minimal downtime.

What Can Chemical Peels Improve?

Chemical peels can be used to address a variety of skin concerns, including:

• Uneven skin tone
• Rough or uneven texture
• Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
• Melasma
• Fine lines
• Sun damage
• Dull skin

Your treatment plan will depend on your skin type, the condition being treated, and your individual goals.

How Does the Vitalize Peel Work?

The Vitalize Peel uses a combination of exfoliating ingredients followed by retinoic acid to promote exfoliation and skin renewal.

As the treated surface layers shed, newer skin is revealed, helping improve the appearance of pigmentation, texture, and overall skin tone.

The depth and response to a chemical peel can vary depending on your skin and the condition being treated.

What Should I Expect After a Chemical Peel?

The Vitalize Peel is generally well tolerated and requires little downtime.

Following treatment, your skin may feel tight or appear mildly red. Peeling and flaking typically develop over the following days as the treated surface layers of skin shed.

The amount of visible peeling varies from person to person. More peeling does not necessarily mean a better result.

It is important to follow your post-treatment skincare instructions and protect your skin from sun exposure while it heals.

How Many Chemical Peels Will I Need?

You may notice slight improvement after a single treatment, but more significant results are generally achieved with a series of treatments.

Depending on the condition being treated, approximately three to six peels may be recommended.

Treatments can generally be repeated every ** four weeks** until the desired results are achieved.

Can Chemical Peels Be Used on Different Skin Types?

The Vitalize Peel may be used on all Fitzpatrick skin types I–VII.

However, skin type is only one factor in determining whether a chemical peel is appropriate. Your skin condition, medical history, current skincare products, medications, and risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation should also be considered before treatment.

Your skin will be evaluated before treatment to determine whether a chemical peel is appropriate for you.

Why Choose a Professional Chemical Peel?

Not all chemical peels are the same. The ingredients, strength, depth of penetration, and way a peel is used can significantly affect the skin's response.

A professional evaluation allows treatment to be selected based on your skin rather than simply choosing a peel based on how much exfoliation it produces.

At Kessel Dermatology, your treatment is performed within a dermatology practice, allowing your skin condition and treatment goals to guide the treatment plan.

Is a Chemical Peel Right for You?

Chemical peels can be an effective option for patients looking to improve pigmentation, uneven tone, texture, and other signs of skin damage without more invasive treatment.

Schedule an aesthetic consultation at Kessel Dermatology to determine whether the SkinMedica Vitalize Peel is appropriate for your skin and treatment goals.

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