Microdermabrasion & Chemical Peels

If you want to economically achieve healthy skin, you may consider microdermabrasion or chemical peels. These procedures are specifically effective against sunspots, sun damage, enlarged pores, and acne scars, and work well on skin that is dry, aged, or oily. All our procedures are suitable for all skin types, including tanned and skin of color.

Women who are pregnant should not have a medical facial. Pregnant women may have chemical peels that contain only glycolic acid (Gel Peel GL).

First, your skin is cleansed and then the chemical peel is applied in a thin layer. The peel is left on for 5 minutes, during which you may feel a burning sensation. This discomfort is minimized by a stream of cold air during treatment.

After a series of treatments, you can expect improvement in overall appearance as well as in sunspots, sun damage, enlarged pores, acne scars, and dryness. Your skin will also look less aged and oily. We recommend three sessions two weeks apart and maintenance treatments every 4 to 12 weeks. You will notice an improvement after each treatment.

Tell your provider if you have diabetes, autoimmune disease, history of cold sores, or filler injected into the area to be treated. No other preparation is required.

Downtime, flaking, peeling, and redness are minimal with the peels used by Advanced Dermatology. Slight redness, skin sensitivity, and skin tightness usually persist no longer than a day. Flaking and irritation may occasionally remain for up to five days. Your skin will feel smoother and softer and you may feel slight stinging, burning, or itching during this time. After DERMALINFUSION® your skin may be slightly pink for about an hour. With other types of chemical and laser peels, side effects may persist up to two weeks.

Prior to treatment all potential risks and side effects will be discussed with you by your medical provider and cosmetic coordinator.

The treated area is cleansed and sunscreen applied. Your skin is usually normal immediately after a mild chemical peel or microdermabrasion. There is no specific post-treatment care for microdermabrasion. Your skin may be slightly red or it may peel for 1 to 2 days and rarely 5 days after chemical peel treatment. Skin may also feel tighter and smoother with a little sting or itch. During this time you can care for your skin with a mild non-abrasive cleanser. We also recommend (1) regular use of sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) with zinc oxide as an active ingredient and (2) avoiding prolonged sun exposure.

Yes. Laser photorejuvenation or resurfacing, topical skin care products, camouflage makeup, and other types of microdermabrasion are alternatives. Laser treatments produce better results but are more expensive and have more potential side effects.

Yes. Microdermabrasion and chemical peels can each be combined with other treatments we offer.

Treatments are available alone or in packages at a reduced fee. To learn more please call Advanced Dermatology at 847-459-6400 or click to make an appointment with one of our cosmetic coordinators.