Chemical Peels
in San Antonio

At A Glance

  • Treatment Time: 30-45 Minutes
  • Downtime: Varies by peel type
  • Results: Progressive improvement as skin renews
  • Longevity: Best maintained with a series of treatments and proper skincare
  • Best For: Uneven pigmentation, sun spots, age spots, acne, and texture
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Brighter, smoother skin starts with renewal. Chemical peels work by exfoliating damaged outer layers of skin, helping improve discoloration, uneven texture, acne, and signs of aging. With a variety of peel options available, treatments can be customized to your skin type, concerns, and desired downtime.

What are Chemical Peels?

Chemical peels use carefully selected exfoliating solutions to remove damaged skin cells and stimulate cellular turnover. As fresh, healthy skin emerges, many clients notice improvements in tone, texture, clarity, and overall skin quality.

Common Treatment Areas

  • Sun damage
  • Hyperpigmentation
  • Melasma
  • Acne and acne-prone skin
  • Acne discoloration
  • Uneven skin tone
  • Rough texture
  • Fine lines and wrinkles

What to Expect

  • Consultation: Your provider will assess your skin type, concerns, and goals to determine which peel is best suited for your needs. Peel strength and recovery time vary depending on the treatment selected.
  • Treatment: The peel solution is applied to the skin for a controlled period of time to encourage exfoliation and renewal. Most treatments take approximately 30-45 minutes.
  • Recovery: Depending on the peel selected, you may experience redness, dryness, tightness, or visible peeling in the days following treatment. Your provider will review aftercare instructions and recommended skincare products to support the healing process.
  • Results
    • Brighter, more even-looking skin
    • Improved skin tone and clarity
    • Reduced appearance of pigmentation
    • Smoother skin texture
    • Softer fine lines
    • Healthier overall complexion
  • Downtime
    • Recovery varies by peel type
    • Mild flaking to visible peeling may occur
    • Sun protection is essential
    • Temporary redness is common
    • Most clients resume normal activities immediately or within a few days

Chemical Peel FAQS

Not necessarily. Some peels produce visible peeling, while others focus on skin renewal with little to no visible shedding.

Chemical peels primarily target pigmentation, acne, and surface-level skin concerns through exfoliation, while microneedling focuses on stimulating collagen production deeper within the skin.

Because some peels involve visible peeling, we generally recommend scheduling treatment at least 2-4 weeks before an important event.