Chemical Peels

The skin is the largest organ in our body. It is made up of millions of cells that protect us from the environment and regulate our body temperature. Everyday thousands of cell die, flake off and are replaced by new cells from beneath the skin. As we age, this process begins to slow down. The skin then appears duller with varying color and texture changes, as well as wrinkle development. Sun-damage only accentuates these age related changes.

Chemical peels have been used for centuries to help regulate the shedding of damaged skin cells. A chemical peel uses a solution applied to the skin to remove dead skin cells and stimulate the production of new skin cells. The result is tighter skin, wrinkle reduction, and a more youthful appearance. Chemical peels have the advantage of being utilized on not only the face but also the neck, chest, hands, and even arms and legs. Common chemical peels include glycolic acid, Jessner, and TCA.

What Conditions Do Chemical Peels Treat?

• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Uneven skin texture and color
• Shallow acne scars
• Sun-damaged skin
• Freckling
• Age spots
• Large pores

Before Treatment
Please tell your Aesthetician of any history of cold sores, sensitivity to the sun, prior treatments with Acutance in the past six months, history of Rosacea, or current use of Retin A before your chemical peel.

After Treatment
Reactions to chemical peels are similar to a sunburn and range from mild to more pronounced. Generally, the deeper the peel, the longer the recovery. We do not perform deep dermal peels at the ReNew Institute because other modalities we offer serve the same function with little down time. However, we do offer more superficial chemical peels that complement acne, sun-damage, and anti-aging laser/light therapies with minimal down time.

Following any skin peel, it is important that you avoid any sun exposure. Your new skin is very sensitive and susceptible to injury. Use an SPF 15-30 sun block twenty minutes before you go outside while your skin is healing.

Our well-trained Aesthetician will be happy to assist you in choosing the right chemical peel and skin care regimen for your unique skin needs.

ReNew Institute is proud to offer the famous Murad Alpha-hydroxy Chemical Peel.
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Used by Howard Murad M.D. in the Murad Medical Practice for years with great results. The Resurfacing Complex for Physicians continues to be an industry leader in AHA exfoliation.

Formally known as AHA Complex for Physicians Only, the new Resurfacing Complex for Physicians Only veers away from an ingredient focus on AHA to a benefit focus on "resurfacing". Containing glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids to exfoliate, and both retinol palmitate to refine and diminish wrinkles and allantoin to soothe and maintain the hydration of the skin, the Resurfacing Complex continues to achieve effective results.

It is designed for patients looking for deeper exfoliation only achieved in a medical practice.

Anti-aging: fine lines, deep wrinkles, lackluster, rough dry texture, hyperpigmentation, dehydration. Medical Disorders: keratosis, pilaris, seboreaic keratosis, lintingenes, warts and acne.

AHAs, also known as Alpha Hydroxy Acids, are non-toxic organic acids commonly found in natural foods and in the human body. AHA is an umbrella term for what are commonly referred to as "fruit acids", which consist of malic acid (apples), tartaric acid (grapes), citric acid (lemons).Glycolic acid (sugar cane) and lactic acid (sour milk) are the most effective acids in the AHA family due to their molecular structure. They immediately penetrate the stratum corneum providing instant noticeable results.

The formulation-concentration (also known as %), type (single or multiple acids), pH, vehicle of delivery and anti-irritants. The patient-topical or oral medications, pre-existing skin conditions and sensitivity. All factors collectively contribute to the AHAs final performance.

Resurfacing Complex for Physicians Only - Stats and ingredients: 50% glycolic acid combined with lactic and salicylic acids. pH of 2.5 Retinol Palmitate (vitamin A) Allantoin Tocopheryl Acetate 9vitamin E)

Multiple AHAs combined with BHA's (Beta Hydroxy Acids). Glycolic acid and Lactic Acid work together to dissolve the intracellular glue, or structured lipids, which act like a magnet holding corneocytes to the stratum corneum, while the "Keratolytic effect of the salicylic acid works on dissolving the corneocyte. AHAs are water soluble and therefore work best on structural lipids where BHAs are oil soluble and prove more effective of breaking down the cells themselves. With this dynamic approach to exfoliation the Resurfacing Complex uses multiple AHAs combined with BHAs to break down the intracellular glue and corneocytes for a deeply effective exfoliation.