This helps to take years of damage off the surface and provides you with clearer, smoother, more youthful-looking skin. Chemical peels are a non-invasive procedure that takes you past basic exfoliation and uses glycolic acid or salicylic acid to remove the outer layer of skin, the epidermis. The epidermis contains many of your skin’s imperfections, such as laugh lines, discoloration, and scars. Different types of chemical peels will achieve different results, with superficial peels helping to even out skin color and deeper peels, revealing new skin, eradicating sun exposure damage, and age spots.
Whether battling a skin condition or looking for a skin resurfacing treatment with little downtime, the specialists at Venice Avenue Dermatology will find the perfect chemical peel for your skin type. Don’t hide your skin any longer. Contact Venice Avenue Dermatology today to schedule your free consultation.
What is a Chemical Peel?
Aging, scarring, acne, exposure to the skin, and other factors can all contribute to undesirable skin changes that leave you feeling insecure about the appearance of your skin. Chemical peels can be a minimally invasive, highly effective way to battle the signs of aging and rejuvenate your skin without surgery. Venice Ave Dermatology offers both SkinMedica® and VI peel Chemical Peels.
Competent Care in a Clinical Setting.
Venice Avenue Dermatology sets the bar in safe, effective skincare by offering chemical peels administered by certified estheticians in a medical clinic setting. For competent care from qualified providers, choose Venice Avenue Dermatology.
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Why Choose Venice Avenue Dermatology?
The dermatology specialists at Venice Avenue Dermatology understand that multiple providers are available to provide similar services. Therefore we focus on being the best in everything we do, from helping our patients understand the process during the consultation, to performing the top-of-the-line procedures, such as BOTOX, dermal fillers, and dermaplaning to minimizing recovery time. When you choose Venice Avenue Dermatology, you are choosing:
- Board Certified Professionals: You can rest assured that our professionals are board-certified by the American Academy of Dermatology. This means we know how to perform procedures safely and with the best possible results.
- An Informative and Helpful Staff: At Venice Ave Dermatology, our patients are our number one priority. We are constantly keeping up our research to stay on top of various skin conditions so that we can address any side effects these conditions may present and find procedures to assist you with rectifying them.
- Knowledge and Experience: Our practitioners are medical professionals with the knowledge and experience to address your skin rejuvenation needs and provide you with the desired results.
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What do Chemical Peels Do?
During a chemical peel, a carefully formulated chemical solution is applied to your skin by a professional. The chemical is designed to damage the outer, dull, or damaged layers of skin1. As a result, the outermost layers of your skin will blister and shed, revealing the healthier skin beneath it. How many layers of skin peel away will depend on the solution used by your provider.
Venice Avenue Dermatology offers several chemical peels to meet the needs of our patients. Some of those include:
- Illuminize Peel® by SkinMedica®, which is often the best treatment for patients with minor skin imperfections
- Vitalize Peel® by SkinMedica®, which is recommended for mild to moderate skin problems
- VI Peel Precision Plus, a medium-depth peel ideal for sun damage, hyperpigmentation, and melasma
- VIPeel Purify, a peel that aims to prevent acne breakouts
- VIPeel Purify with Precision Plus, a combination treatment designed to tackle both acne and pigmentation problems
- VIPeel Advanced targets aging, fine lines, wrinkles, and loose skin
What Skin Problems are Treated by Chemical Peels?
Chemical peels can help improve the texture and tone of your skin and reduce the appearance of a myriad of common skin problems, including:
Dullness | Minor scars that affect the outermost layers of skin | Fine lines near your mouth and eyes | Freckles | Uneven skin tone | Acne | Actinic keratosis | Sunspots | Rough skin | Melasma
If you have skin problems impacting deeper tissue layers, a chemical peel is unlikely to meet your needs or help you reach your treatment goals. The team at Venice Avenue Dermatology will evaluate your skin to determine whether a chemical peel is the proper treatment for you and, if so, which chemical peel will target the right layers of skin to achieve the desired results.
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Over 20 years of experience in advanced dermatological treatments with thousands of successful procedures.
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Our team maintains the highest standards through continuous education
and specialized training in cosmetic dermatology.
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Specialized certification in neurotoxin injection techniques and facial anatomy.
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Advanced Injection Techniques
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Board-certified dermatologists with extensive medical and cosmetic training.
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Comprehensive training in patient safety protocols and emergency procedures.
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Why Medical-Grade Care Matters
Chemical peels are safest and most effective when performed in a medical clinic setting by trained, certified professionals—so your peel is matched to your skin and goals.
- ✓Proper peel selection helps reduce irritation and uneven results
- ✓Expert technique supports smoother texture and more even tone
- ✓Clear pre- and post-care guidance helps you heal well and maintain results
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chemical peels offer a wide range of benefits and are a versatile skincare treatment.
They address multiple skin concerns such as dullness, aging, uneven tone, and texture in a single treatment.
Chemical peels help treat existing skin concerns while also preventing future issues, making them a smart long-term investment.
Because they are non-surgical, chemical peels involve lower risk, minimal downtime, easier recovery, and lower cost compared to surgical options.
They rejuvenate the skin, reduce early signs of aging, and can help lighten dark spots, especially when combined with treatments like hydroquinone.
There are three main types of chemical peels: light, medium, and deep.
Light peels are often performed in a series and improve skin tone, sun damage, and fine lines.
Medium peels remove the outer and upper middle layers of skin and are ideal for acne scarring, discoloration, age spots, and moderate wrinkles.
Deep peels penetrate deeper layers of skin and are typically done only once. They are best for severe wrinkles, extensive sun damage, and certain precancerous conditions.
Recovery depends on the depth of the peel.
After a light peel, you may see improvements within about one week.
Medium peels typically show results in about two weeks.
Deep peels can take up to a month for full results.
With all peel types, some redness and peeling may occur and can last for a period of time following treatment.
Chemical peels are generally safe and well-tolerated.
Common post-treatment effects include redness, swelling, peeling, and mild scabbing, which usually subside within a few weeks.
If you have an active herpes infection or are prone to cold sores, inform your dermatologist, as chemical peels may trigger a flare-up.
Results depend on the type of peel performed.
Light peels typically show improvement within one week.
Medium peels take about two weeks for visible results.
Deep peels may take up to a month for full skin renewal.
Some redness may persist temporarily after all peel types.
Chemical peels may use a variety of acids depending on skin type and treatment goals.
Common acids include alpha-hydroxy acids, lactic acid, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, beta-hydroxy acid, phenol, and trichloroacetic acid (TCA).
Each acid works at different depths, and your provider will select the best option for your skin and desired results.
The cost of a chemical peel varies based on the type and intensity of the treatment.
Chemical peels are not covered by insurance.
For best results, a series of peels may be recommended.
During your consultation, your provider will evaluate your skin and provide a clear treatment plan and cost estimate.
