Chemical Peel

There are so many treatments to choose from that it can often be quite overwhelming to choose the one that will serve you best. Especially if you’ve never been pampered before with a treatment, or you’re just starting to care about your skin, it can be quite daunting to choose the right treatment or procedure. What if you choose wrong? Well, first off, we don’t think you can choose wrong. And we’ll help you choose the right procedure for your concerns. Whether you want fewer wrinkles or a youthful glow, you may find one treatment works best. Botox, for example, is […]

CHEMICAL PEEL RECOVERY TIMERecovery from a mild chemical peel will require almost no recovery time at all. Some pinkness may be apparent for a short time, but this will fade quickly. Medium chemical peels may provide discomfort, redness, and some swelling for one to two days. Most people take about one week off of work to recover. The skin may be rose colored for a period of several weeks, but this is easily camouflaged with make-up. Deep chemical peels can take more than one week to recover from. Deep chemical peels provide the most dramatic results and are best for treating deep […]

WHAT IS A CHEMICAL PEEL?Skin resurfacing is the removal of the outer layer of the skin. The deeper skin cells replenish the outer layer resulting in smoother, younger-looking skin with fewer wrinkles and pigment changes. Chemical peels are an excellent way to reduce the appearance of imperfections such as sun and age spots, as well as fine lines and deep wrinkles from your face. There are several types of chemical peels which Dr. Kolstad may recommend depending on the unique needs of your skin. The type of chemical peel utilized will determine the recovery time required for your treatment. WHAT KINDS […]

SUPERFICIAL CHEMICAL PEELSA superficial peel is typically performed by an aesthetician. This type of peel is a mild exfolliator of the very superficial layers of skin. The main advantage of a superficial chemical peel is the lack of downtime associated with the resurfacing. Many patients receive the peel over a lunch break and go back to work the same day. Some pinkness may be apparent for a short time, but this will fade quickly. The most common superficial peels are Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA peel), and the Obaji Blue Peel. At Dr. Kolstad’s La Jolla Plastic Surgery office […]