Ancient people—including Cleopatra herself—used facial peels to help maintain beautiful skin. Of course, chemical peels have come a long way since then, but fortunately the skin’s ability to heal and refresh itself remains the same. Chemical peels at New Jersey’s Skin & Laser Center of NJ are used to improve the appearance of fine lines, acne scars, discolorations, or other surface changes, as well as to promote a natural radiance.
Applying a chemical solution to the skin causes the uppermost layers to peel away, revealing the healthy, youthful skin beneath. Chemical peels are frequently performed to address imperfections on the face, neck, chest, and hands. This is also a popular treatment method to help reduce acne breakouts. With several different chemical peel options to choose from and a history of improving overall skin tone and texture, it’s no surprise that chemical peels are among the most popular minimally invasive cosmetic procedures in the United States.
In late 2016 she founded the Skin & Laser Center of NJ, LLC in Mahwah, NJ where she continues to treat her medical and cosmetic patients, and further pursues her interest in laser medicine. Dr. Lieb’s mission is to provide high quality dermatologic care using up-to-date medical information and cutting edge technology in an efficiently run practice. Dr. Lieb is board certified in dermatology, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, a member of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, and the New Jersey Dermatologic Society. Dr. Lieb is a Staff Dermatologist at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood.
Just as there are different skin types and conditions, there are different types of chemical peels to treat them. After examining your skin and discussing your concerns, a provider will recommend the ideal treatment plan for you.
The three chemical peels that you can find at Skin & Laser Center of NJ are:
Alpha-hydroxy acid or another mild acid is used to penetrate only the outer layer of skin to gently exfoliate it. This treatment is used to improve the appearance of mild skin discoloration, acne, clogged pores, and rough skin, as well as to refresh the face, neck, chest, or hands.
Glycolic trichloroacetic acid or other chemicals are applied to deeply penetrate the middle layer of skin to remove damaged skin cells. This treatment removes fine lines, age spots, freckles, and shallow scars. Patients will see a dramatic improvement in skin appearance, but it will involve more peeling and a longer healing time than a superficial peel.
Trichloroacetic acid in higher concentrations is applied to deeply penetrate further into the middle layer of skin to remove damaged skin cells. This treatment addresses moderate lines, age spots, freckles, and shallow scars. Patients will see a dramatic improvement in the skin’s appearance, but it will involve more peeling and a longer healing time than superficial or moderate peels.
At the beginning of your chemical peel at Skin & Laser Center of NJ, the treatment area will be cleaned with a gentle cleanser and then wiped with an alcohol/acetone degreasing solution. A chemical solution will then be applied to the skin. This will cause the skin to become red, then tight, and eventually peel away—a process that can take between five and 10 days. Depending on which type of chemical peel you receive and the size of the area being treated, the entire appointment may take between 10 to 50 minutes. Some peels may be neutralized after a specific amount of time, after which the solution is cleaned off. Stronger peels cause an intense burning feeling that lasts approximately five minutes.
The chemical peel process continues long after the appointment is over. The degree and duration of peeling will vary based on the strength of the skin peel. The newly regenerated skin is usually smoother with fewer wrinkles than the layer it replaced, but it is also temporarily more sensitive to the sun. After your chemical peel, it’s important to follow your provider’s aftercare instructions, including avoiding exfoliants and retinoid creams, minimizing sun exposure, avoiding smoking as it can prolong the healing time and cause an infection, and avoiding peeling or picking the skin.
Skin & Laser Center of NJ in Ramsey provides a wide range of medical, surgical, and cosmetic services for patients in and around New Jersey. Patients can get diagnosis and treatment for acne, skin cancer (with Mohs surgery), chronic conditions (like psoriasis, rosacea, and eczema), moles, melasma, vitiligo, athlete’s foot, toenail fungus, scabies, contact dermatitis, and more. Cosmetic options include wrinkle-relaxing BOTOX® and Dysport®, dermal fillers like Juvederm® and Restylane®, Kybella® for reducing a double chin, chemical peels, Hydrafacial MD, microneedling, laser hair removal, laser acne treatments, laser scar treatments, laser tattoo removal, CoolSculpting®, laser vein treatments, sclerotherapy, and more.
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