Chemical Peels in Lexington, KY

CHemical Peels Reveal Refreshed Skin

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Procedure Time

45 minutes

Downtime

5-7 days

Sessions Needed

Results Duration

varies

Quick Facts:

What It Treats

Anti-aging appeals far and wide—which is the perfect reason to enjoy the results of chemical peels in Lexington, KY! Our chemical peel treatments are fully customizable to address your aesthetic goals and suit your comfort levels.

Our chemical peels can address issues including:

Acne

Melasma

Sun damage

Fine lines & wrinkles

Rough texture

Enlarged pores

Dull skin

Scarring

Restore that Youthful Appearance

Go For The Glow with Our Chemical Peels

Sometimes our skin can become tired. Whether from sun damage, toxins, aging, or other issues, your chemical peel at Lexington Prime can reveal new, healthy skin that’s good to glow!

ZO Skin Health Delivers Transformative Results

ZO Skin Health 3-Step Peel

Zo Skin Health is renowned for its medical-grade skincare products and processes. The 3-Step Peel exfoliates, stimulates collagen, and minimizes fine lines for amazing anti-aging effects.

This comprehensive approach includes a prep solution, peel solution, and calming formula to address specific skin concerns as it reveals radiant and youthful skin. The ZO Skin Health 3-Step Peel improves pigmentation, acne, and sun damage, helping you achieve a smoother, brighter complexion and more vibrant appearance.

You Become a VIP With the VI Peel

VI Peel

The VI Peel is a medical-grade chemical peel renowned for its versatility and effectiveness in addressing various skin concerns. Formulated with a unique blend of powerful ingredients like trichloroacetic acid (TCA,) salicylic acid, and phenol to exfoliate, it refines and renews the skin.

The VI Peel is especially adept at reducing hyperpigmentation, acne, and fine lines. The peel's virtually painless application process and minimal downtime make it suitable for various skin types. Post-peel, skin appears clearer, brighter, and more youthful, revealing a clearer, more youthful complexion.

What to Expect

The Chemical Peel Process

Consultation

Before choosing a customized chemical peel at Lexington Prime, you’ll need to have a personal consultation with one of our Lexington Prime providers. This conversation allows you to openly and honestly discuss your skin concerns. Plus, we can examine your facial skin to determine the best chemical peel for your goals.

Consultation

01.

Treatment

Our chemical peels in Lexington, KY, usually take about 45 minutes to complete. After a thorough skin cleansing, your provider will apply a chemical solution to your skin which causes your skin to peel to a specific depth. After the appropriate amount of time, the treated skin will whiten and cool compresses will be applied.

Treatment

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Aftercare

Though the light and medium peels don’t require any true physical downtime, you may want to take 5 to 7 days of social downtime as skin peels away to reveal healthy, vibrant new skin. Also, you’ll apply protective ointment to the red and swollen/irritated skin. For light and medium peels, you can wear makeup 1 to 2 days after the treatment.

Aftercare

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Maintenance

You must avoid picking at, rubbing, or scratching the peeling skin. Also, you’ll need to make sure you wear sunscreen and avoid direct sunlight on the new skin for several days. Depending on the depth of the peel, it will take a few weeks, or up to 2 or 3 months, for your skin to lose all the redness. Use all medical-grade skincare products as directed.

Maintenance

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Chemical Peels FAQs

Is the ZO Skin Health 3-Step Peel only good for facial skin?

What are the 3 steps in the ZO Skin Health 3-Step Peel?

What makes VI Peel different from other chemical peels?

What should I not do right after having the VI Peel at Lexington Prime?

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At physician-owned Lexington Prime Aesthetics & Wellness, you'll discover we're not like other med spas. We take the time to listen to you, to understand your needs, and to treat you as a whole person. Every visit to Lexington Prime will help you look and feel your best, inside and out.

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The Right Depth For the right results

Understanding the Different Depths of Chemical Peels

Our clients can choose between light, medium, and deep chemical peels in Lexington, KY. Each has its value for facial rejuvenation, and they also have different downtime requirements.

Light Chemical Peel

This level of treatment improves skin texture and tone and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It provides the most subtle enhancements, which become cumulative with the addition of regular future light chemical peels.

Downtime for a light chemical peel is 5 to 7 days, mostly as social downtime because of the peeling skin. However, true downtime isn’t required at this level.

Medium Chemical Peel

With this depth of peel, your treatment area(s) will be noticeably smoother. It removes the damaged outer layers and some deeper layers. This can lessen scarring—especially acne scarring. It also improves skin tone and the appearance of sun damage and hyperpigmentation.

Downtime can last from 7 to 14 days. This deeper peel incurs more scaling, plus skin may appear more swollen and irritated. You may wish to take time off from work or work remotely. Your provider may recommend more than 1 day’s time between the treatment and when you can apply makeup again.

Deep Chemical Peel

This depth of chemical peel is a more intensive and invasive cosmetic procedure, and it should only be done by qualified medical spa providers. Deep chemical peels in Lexington, KY, are used to address significant skin concerns including deeper wrinkles, more severe sun damage, extensive scarring, or even precancerous growths.

The process for a deep chemical peel may include pre-treatment preparations for up to 8 weeks prior to the peel. This can include using retinoid acid creams or gels, adjusting your intake of certain medicines and supplements, and/or other preparations depending on your unique needs.

We’ll begin your deep chemical peel by cleansing your skin. Next, you’ll be given a sedative, and a topical anesthetic will be applied to the treatment area to maximize your comfort. We’ll then brush on the chemical peel solution and let it do its job for a closely monitored, specific amount of time.

When ready, the peeling agent is neutralized with purified water, and a thick layer of ointment is applied to your skin to protect it and keep it hydrated. To keep the ointment in place, your Lexington Prime provider may wrap the treatment area in medicate gauze.

The downtime for a deep chemical peel is more extensive than the other peel depths. You’ll need 14 to 21 days to heal. Expect the area to remain bandaged for some time. You’ll need to soak the area 4 to 6 times a day and re-apply ointment after the soak. Medicine will be prescribed to help with the pain and to help with the significant swelling and rawness. You can expect to take a minimum of 10 days off from work.

Around 14 days after the treatment you may be able to wear makeup. Eventually, the redness fades to pink, which can last several months. Your provider will check in on you regularly to track your healing progress and to answer any questions or concerns.

Deep chemical peels achieve results which, when supported by a healthy lifestyle and proper protective measures, can last for up to 10 years!