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La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre & Medical Spa
9850 Genesee Ave Suite 130
La Jolla, CA 92037
Call: (858) 452-1981 Text: (858) 203-2944
Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
La Jolla Cosmetic Medical Spa - Carlsbad
7730 El Camino Real Suite C
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Call: (858) 788-7989 Text: (858) 203-2944
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Give your skin a fresh start with a chemical peel at La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre & Medical Spa in San Diego and Carlsbad. Sun damage, acne spots, pigmented patches, rough texture, and more are no match for these powerful peeling agents that reveal the radiant skin hiding under layers of damage.
The beauty of chemical peels is there are so many to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a light refresh or want to address deeper concerns, you’ve got options! Not sure where to start? We’ve got your guide to finding the right peel for you below!
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Try Our Treatment PlannerDuring treatment, you might feel a tingling or stinging sensation. For deeper peels, your medical spa provider may give you a local anesthetic to keep you comfortable. After treatment, you can expect to see some redness, much like a sunburn. You’ll also experience skin peeling that will last for several days.
Depending on the peel, you may have no downtime at all or need to give your skin few days to heal before returning to daily activities. In general, the deeper the peel, the greater the recovery time. It’s crucial to protect your skin from the sun while recovering from a chemical peel. Your skin will be very sensitive during this time, and any sun exposure may cause permanent damage or discoloration.
Some people are happy after just a single peel. However, others may choose to repeat treatment after several weeks to get even better results. We’ll work with you to devise a skincare plan that best restores your natural glow.
In many ways, peels and facials are alike: They both involve an application of a specific blend of ingredients to your skin’s surface, with the goal of improving your skin’s texture and appearance. The main distinction is that chemical peels remove the outer layers of skin using a chemical solution, while facials typically involve a more gentle conditioning treatment.
That means chemical peels are usually better for removing scars, age spots, and fine lines, while facials provide a more general boost in skin tone. Additionally, a peel can be very effective on isolated areas, while facials typically are performed on the entire face.
Since 1988, more than 36,000 patients have had safe, successful procedures at La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre & Medical Spa.
Want to find your perfect peel? We’ve got options for just about everyone.
To help you get started, we’ve put together a list of the most common concerns that peels and facials can help you address. Just find the statements that best describe you to learn more about your options.
For a general boost in skin clarity and texture, light peels and facials can help you get a healthy glow with no downtime, removing just the topmost layers of dull, dead skin to reveal a healthier complexion. The following are great treatments to help your skin look radiant for a special event—or “just because”:
Brown, patchy “age spots,” and discoloration are tell-tale signs of aging, courtesy of Mr. Sun. Light to medium depth peels diminish age spots to give you a more even, youthful complexion. If you have sun damage control to do, look into the following peels:
Especially great for milder discoloration:
For more advanced sun damage:
Peels and facials can be particularly effective for restoring a smoother, clearer complexion to acne-prone skin or reducing acne scars. To minimize or even remove acne scars, check out these options:
To help clear active acne, look for a treatment with salicylic acid, which has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties that are excellent for controlling acne:
As our skin loses elasticity, our once-smooth features become etched with fine lines and creases. But we can erase many of these wrinkles by peeling away the dull outer layers of skin. Many peels also stimulate collagen production to help improve elasticity for firmer, more youthful skin.
If fine lines are your main concern, learn more about these options:
There’s a first time for everything, and we think you’ll be happy with the improvements a chemical peel makes to your skin. We generally recommend lighter treatments for chemical peel newbies, including these favorites:
If your skin becomes easily irritated by topical treatments, you’ll want to choose a peel or facial that has more gentle ingredients that won’t strip skin of its natural moisture. The following options are excellent for dry skin:
Because some chemical peels can affect pigmentation, not all peels are good for darker-skinned patients. Typically, light peels are safe for all skin types, while deeper peels (such as a high-concentration TCA peel) will not be suitable. The best way to determine if a peel is safe for you is to consult with a skincare professional, but the following are generally good options for all skin types:
At our La Jolla and Carlsbad med spas, the cost of a chemical peel varies depending on the type of peel. We’ll give you a personalized pricing estimate after your consultation, so you know what to expect.
LJC is happy to accept payments through several affordable financing plans. Learn more on our financing page.
Want to peel away the past and reveal your most radiant skin yet? Let’s get started! Click to book a free virtual consultation or contact us at (858) 452-1981 with additional questions about the procedure.
Last reviewed by a La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre & Medical Spa Editor on August 1st, 2023. Meet Our Medical Editors
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