Chemical or Micro Peels
Chemical or Micro Peels Overview
For those individuals who experience facial blemishes, wrinkles and uneven skin pigmentation as a result of aging, chemical or micro peels have become an alternative to help fight these signs of aging. Chemical peels use a chemical solution to help improve and smooth the texture of the skin by removing damaged outer layers.
Various types of chemical or micro peels include/but are not limited to:
- Alphahydroxy acids (AHAs)
- Trichloroacetic acid (TCA)
- Phenol
Chemical peels can be done in conjunction with surgical procedures such as a facelift, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), or facial fat grafting. Dr. Chahin will discuss with you these procedures, and what is mutually felt to be the best method of treatment to aid in achieving optimal results for you.
Why Choose Dr. Chahin?
Dr. Chahin prides himself in providing his patients with an environment of safety, comfort and care along with a high level of skill and expertise in the field of plastic surgery. Over 20 years of surgical experience has allowed him to build his practice in such a way that you will feel at ease and confident throughout your entire journey. Dr. Chahin strives to achieve natural looking, attractive results with a minimal recovery time and high patient satisfaction. With utilizing the most advanced, safest and least invasive techniques available in today’s sophisticated world of plastic surgery, he is specialized in providing the ultimate refinement of his skills in body contouring, facial aesthetics and breast sculpturing surgical techniques. Dr. Chahin provides his patients with an individualized plan, highlighting his exquisite attention to detail and personal touch. Through kindness, sophistication and exceptional quality of work, Dr. Chahin and his experienced team of staff members will go above and beyond to ensure their patients’ profound confidence and satisfaction.
“Thank you for all of your patience and help, I appreciate you and all of the work you do for the office and your patience. Thank you for always being there whenever I had questions. Everything you do, you do with a welcoming spirit.”
“Dear Dr. Chahin,
We wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for your fantastic care of my daughter. Your quality and integrity as a surgeon and more fundamentally as a human being.”
“Dearest Doc,
Every day is a special day for your patients to have you! How lucky and grateful we all are for all of your expertise and care you give to each person.”
– Thank You, Ann
“Thank you for all of your patience and help, I appreciate you and all of the work you do for the office and your patience. Thank you for always being there whenever I had questions. Everything you do, you do with a welcoming spirit.”
“Dear Dr. Chahin,
We wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for your fantastic care of my daughter. Your quality and integrity as a surgeon and more fundamentally as a human being.”
“Dearest Doc,
Every day is a special day for your patients to have you! How lucky and grateful we all are for all of your expertise and care you give to each person.”
– Thank You, Ann
FAQ - Chemical or Micro Peels
Generally there is discoloration on the skin in the area where the peel was performed. This discoloration will generally begin to sluff off within the first 7-10 days following the treatment. At that time the skin can appears pink colored and firmer in appearance.
Sun protection following a peel is vital. Daily sunscreen is necessary to ensure that the skin is not burned and therefore rebound hyperpigmentation occurs. Follow all instructions for topical creams and lotions following this procedure. We generally recommend patients maintain a healthy daily regimen following this treatment to ensure proper management and sun protection.
Generally, these procedures are done in conjunction with other surgical procedures and are performed while the patient is asleep or can be done under field or nerve block while the patient is awake such as lower eyelids and malar/cheek areas as desired.