Chemical peels are a phenomenal way for patients to reverse visible signs of aging and sun damage without surgery. Chemical peels come in three types; light, medium, and deep. The procedure is personalized based on the patient’s individual concerns and end-goals. Whether you’d like a quick pick-me-up for your skin or a long-term solution for more severe concerns, chemical peels can help.
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How Do Chemical Peels Work?
Chemical peels work by resurfacing skin one layer at a time until the desired effect is achieved. The process triggers the body’s natural self-healing process and facilitates faster cellular turnover. Chemical peels also trigger long-term collagen production for improving overall skin health. Treatments can be customized to suit a variety of concerns ranging from pigmentation problems to lines and wrinkles.
Am I a Good Candidate for A Chemical Peel?
You may be a good fit for chemical peels if you’d like to reverse visible signs of aging and sun damage on the face or back. Chemical peels can be effective for nearly all skin types, textures, and tones. Opt for a chemical peel before a big event or social situation for gorgeous blemish-free skin.
Routine chemical peels make an excellent treatment option for patients who are seeking preventative care. Keep skin looking young, healthy, and fresh with regular chemical peels. Your skincare provider can help create a personalized treatment plan according to your individual needs and goals.
What Types of Peels Are Available?
Manhattan Aesthetics offers a large variety of chemical peels to suit your individual needs. Your practitioner will help determine which type of peel is right for you at the time of your initial consultation.
VI Peel
The VI Peel is all the talk in Hollywood and is one of the most popular treatments at our office. VI Peel is a proprietary formula developed to safely and effectively treat all skin types for hyperpigmentation resulting from acne, melasma, and sun damage. This treatment is a blend of TCA, salicylic acid, retinoic acid, phenol, and vitamin C.
You can expect to see brighter, clearer, and more even skin after just one treatment. Most patients who choose the VI Peel treatment require 2-3 treatment sessions, performed at 2-4 week intervals. We may change the amount and frequency of your session depending on the condition of your skin.
Alphahydroxy Acids (AHA Peel)
AHA peels are excellent for dry, rough skin or skin that has superficial sun damage. AHA peels are often used to treat active acne and can be used prior to a TCA peel. We usually administer AHA peels in a series.
Trichloracetic Acid (TCA Peel)
TCA peels are a great option for targeting fine lines, wrinkles, blemishes, and hyperpigmentation. This treatment takes only 15-minutes, and the peel depth can be adjusted to the intensity you desire. TCA peels are an excellent choice for our patients with a darker complexion and heal much more quickly than Phenol peels.
Phenol Peel
Phenol peels are an optimal treatment for removing skin discolorations resulting from sun damage, birth control pills, and aging. Phenol peels can even be used to target pre-cancerous growths! This type of peel is a good option for patients with fairer skin. The procedure lasts for a minimum of 1-hour and has a more extensive healing protocol, which we plan ahead for with our patients during the consultation phase of this service.
What Our Clients Are Saying
"Yesterday I tried Thermiaesthetic which is ThermiSmooth Skin Tightening. I ran over on my lunch break and LoLa who was the Esthetician couldn’t have been nicer! She rubbed a ton of gel on my lower face and neck with my clothes covered with towels then came the funny device. I was nervous as she said I might be a little red after, but I wasn’t at all! The treatment itself was pleasant and I almost fell asleep I was so relaxed! Then the gel was cleaned off about 25 minutes later and then I was good to go! I went back to the office and they were none the wiser! My skin already looks tighter although she recommended another couple of treatments. Which at the price point is affordable. If you need a little lift with no down time I can’t recommend it enough! Plus everyone at Manhattan Aesthetics was delightful!"*
~ Jeanna
"My experience getting SculpSure at Manhattan Aesthetics was top of the line. The people there are incredibly friendly and the office is spotless and gorgeous. The process of SculpSure is much more efficient than Cool Sculpting, it is less painful and takes less time. I was targeting my abs and as mentioned, the first 5 minutes is challenging but once I was acclimated to the heating and cooling sensations (plus my tech did massage my legs during) it was easy and I was done in 25 minutes. Afterward there was no pain or redness so I decided to do more applicators on my lower back (love handles). The follow up is to simply massage the area twice a day and drink lots of water. It is non-invasive and though I just had it done yesterday, I literally have NO after pain and I am excited to see the results! Five stars for a great experience at Manhattan Aesthetics."*
~ Hedy M
"I had coolsculpting last year and never got much of a result so decided to try sculpsure at Manhattan Aesthetics. I did 8 applicators targeting my abdomen and love handles. Layla my technician warned me the first 4 minutes would be uncomfortable so she distracted me by keeping me company and massaging my leg. After this it was it was easy, painless and actually kind of fun. I have to say the procedure was dramatically faster and less painful than coolsculpting and saw an incredible result. The best part was no downtime whatsoever-the next day I did feel sore like I did an intense ab workout. Definitely better than liposuction-sculpsure 5 stars Layla 5 stars Manhattan Aesthetics 5 stars"*
~ Karen K
"I am totally addicted to Manhattan Aesthetics! Chelsea and Craig are so pleasant, kind and helpful. It’s always so nice to see them. The space is gorgeous. Both Lola and Natalie are great!! I couldn’t be happier with the first procedure I have received from Lola. Results were visible weeks before the suggested 6 week mark. I am currently undergoing the ThermiSmooth and will have to wait out the results but I will come back to update. I want to try the microneedling and photofacial next. I am addicted to Manhattan Aesthetics and the wonderful staff here. I came in through a groupon offer and I have no intentions of straying."*
~ Maria M
"I am absolutely happy with the service I received at Manhattan Aesthetics. Everyone there is super nice, very friendly. Their office is pretty nice and clean. They have these candles at the front desk that smell fantastic and the melody makes you feel relaxed. I definitely recommend this place to anyone."*
~ B Jacquez
"My experience was nothing short of amazing! the entire staff, specifically Craig, Chelsey and Natalie could not have been more informative, helpful and caring! I learned the hard way that body contouring does in fact work after a long painful expensive bout with coolsculpting at skinney medspa. I then purchased the 4 applicator special at Manhattan Aesthetics for the sculpSURE laser. After 3-4 weeks my flanks were dramatically less bulky with a very noticeable definition. I have since treated my inner thighs and outer thighs. Everything about my experience and the procedure has been phenomenal!"*
~ Julia L
"Manhattan Aesthetics is 5 stars the knowledge of the staff is second to none and I could not be happier with my results. I was referred by a friend and have done both sculpsure and trusculpt and am extremely pleased with the result. Natalie was unbelievable in recommending the best possible treatment to ensure I not only lost my stomach but tightened the skin as well. Chelsea is amazing and went above and beyond to accommodate my schedule and make sure I was seen without a wait."*
~ Howard S
*Individual results may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Long Does a Typical Treatment Take?
Treatment times can vary depending on the type of peel chosen. Certain peels have active ingredients that work in as little as 15-minutes. Conversely, deeper peels may take up to an hour or more as each layer of skin is gently exfoliated. Your Medical Aesthetics practitioner will advise you on treatment times at the time of your initial consultation.
What Results Will I See?*
You can see smoother, brighter, and tighter skin following your chemical peel. Chemical peels help reverse the aging process and improve overall skin quality. Patients typically see the best results 2-3 weeks after a superficial chemical peel. Full results from a medium or deep peel can be seen anywhere from 1-3 months post-treatment. Once desired results are achieved, you can maintain your glowing appearance with lighter sessions as needed.
Is There Any Downtime?
Some chemical peels have little to no downtime while more aggressive treatments can have up to 2-weeks of downtime. Closely following your practitioner’s post-treatment recovery plan can facilitate a speedy healing process without complications.
Side effects from a chemical peel can include redness, swelling, and tenderness. These side effects can subside in as little as several hours with a light peel and up to 1-month with deeper treatments.
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