Chemical Peels

Chemical peels, Baton Rouge, La

We offer a variety of chemical peels available for all skin types. Our chemical peels improve the appearance of sun-damaged skin, acne, scarring, pigmentation, texture, large pore size, and wrinkles. Our more aggressive peels are performed by our medically trained aesthetician.

Chemical Peel Consultation – $25

Superficial Peels

Salicylic Acid – $75

Salicylic acid is a beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) that is used to combat acne. It is highly effective at treating and preventing pimples, breakouts, and post-acne scars. Due to its excellent exfoliating properties, salicylic acid has been clinically proven to refine skin texture and can help diminish fine lines and wrinkles. This peel also helps to unclog pores, controls oily skin, purges sebum from follicles, shrinks enlarged pores, refines skin texture, controls redness, and evens skin tone. The Salicylic Peel is a light-strength peel that will not produce visible peeling or flaking. There is no downtime or interruption of normal activities.

Glycolic Acid Peel – $75

Glycolic Acid is the most versatile and beneficial alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Its tiny molecular structure allows it to easily penetrate the top layer of the skin to accelerate the exfoliation process and remove dead skin cells.

Removes dead skin cells to brighten a dull complexion and fades discoloration & uneven skin tone. Instantly refreshes dull, weathered skin. Minimizes the appearance of enlarged pores. Helps diminish wrinkles, crow’s feet, and age spots.

The Glycolic Acid Peel is a light-strength peel, which means it will not produce visible peeling or flaking. There is no downtime or interruption of normal activities.

Jessner Chemical Peel – $99

Ultra Jessner with resorcinol combines the lightening and brightening power of kojic and lactic acids with strengthening and flaking agents to leave the skin smooth and clear. This solution provides a dramatic improvement in photodamaged, hyperpigmented, resilient skin types.

The most potent of our enhanced Jessner formulas, this peel will even skin tone and provide more exfoliation for oilier, thicker, and more resilient skin types.

It is extremely effective on sun-damaged and thickened skin. It is also excellent for those with active or cystic acne and asphyxiated skin (dry on the surface, oily underneath) or those who require deeper treatment.

Jessner chemical peel can cause some mild flaking and peel for some people, and others may just get corrected. Expect two days of mild flaking and wearing sunscreen 2 weeks prior and two weeks after.

Medium Depth Peels

Vi Peel Advanced - $400

Vi Peel Purify with Precision Plus- $400

Vi peel Precision plus- $400

Vi Peel Body - $550

Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) DEEP Peel – $400

Designed to remove the damaged surface layer of your skin and remove imperfections such as age spots, fine wrinkles, rough skin, freckles, and sun-damaged skin, and will tighten skin.

These unsightly problems are on the top layer of the skin. A TCA chemical peel removes that layer and stimulates the natural production of collagen and elastin, leaving your face looking brighter and younger.

There is a course of treatment for each type of skin. Usually, younger people only need one or two treatments for clear skin, and older people need about four treatments. Expect one week of downtime after treatment.

FAQ:
Before treatment, patients stop using any active skincare treatments the night before each treatment.

Contraindications for the VI Peel Treatments:
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, undergoing chemotherapy/ radiation treatments within the past 6 months, autoimmune disorders (at the discretion of physician). Aspirin allergy, phenol or hydroquinone allergy, oral isotretinoin, herpes simplex, inflamed skin with open wounds, open skin, liver conditions.

Important Aftercare Tips:
Leave the peel on for the first 4 hours; after that time, you may rinse using a fragrance-free cleanser such as VI Gentle Purifying Cleanser, Dove, Cetaphil, etc.) and apply makeup or sunscreen if desired after the 1st post peel towelette has been applied.

The post-treatment repair cream may sting upon application but will quickly subside. Aquaphor can also be applied to excessively red, dry, and chapped skin.

After the peeling, any areas of pigmentation may appear darker. The change in color will be most evident on days 2-3. However, it can happen immediately.

The level of peeling may vary from flaking to heavy peeling. Patients will peel as much as their skin needs to peel. The skin may experience slight irritation, itchiness, or inflammation. Dark spots may temporarily darken during the peeling process. Acne purging may be noticed as impurities are brought to the surface of the skin.

During the peeling phase, patients must avoid sun exposure. The use of sunscreen is essential. Reapply SPF when going out in the sun after exfoliation subsides.

Avoid working out for the next week.

Typically, Peeling begins on the third day, starting in the peri-oral area. Then, peeling outward. The forehead and neck will be the last areas to peel.

Days 3, 4, and 5 are typical days of peeling. By day 6, most of the exfoliation will subside.

Vi peels should be scheduled every 4-6 weeks (about 1 and a half months) until skin condition goals are achieved. Maintenance peels are scheduled every 3-4 months.