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Chemical Peels
What is a Chemical Peel?
Chemical peels use medical-grade acids to gently exfoliate the skin and accelerate the removal of dead skin cells. This process stimulates cell turnover and promotes new skin growth, improving skin tone, texture, and overall radiance.
Chemical peels are categorized by how deeply they penetrate the skin:
Superficial Peels – Penetrate only the epidermis (the top layer of skin) using mild acids such as glycolic, salicylic, lactic, or mandelic acid. These “lunchtime peels” require no downtime and minimal visible peeling.
Medium-Depth Peels – Reach the upper dermis (the middle layer of skin) using stronger acids like trichloroacetic acid (TCA) or Jessner’s solution. These peels may cause mild flaking or peeling over several days.
Deep Peels – Penetrate the deepest layers of skin to treat significant wrinkles or scarring. These require anesthesia and extensive recovery and are not performed at Precision Skin Care.
At Precision Skin Care, all of our chemical peels are limited to the epidermis or superficial dermis—making them safe and effective for all Fitzpatrick skin types.
PSC Chemical Peel Portfolio
VI Peel® Precision Peptide Plus — Original, Purify & Body
The VI Peel is a powerful medium-depth peel that addresses multiple concerns in one treatment—acne, fine lines, sun damage, and uneven skin tone.
Formulated with trichloroacetic acid (TCA), retinoic acid, salicylic acid, phenol, and vitamin C, this blend promotes deep exfoliation, stimulates collagen, and enhances cell turnover for smoother, brighter, more youthful skin.
Ideal for:
Hyperpigmentation
Photodamage and sunspots
Wrinkles and fine lines
Acne and post-acne marks
PCA Superficial Peels — “Lunchtime Peels”
PCA Skin is a trusted leader in professional peels. Our PCA Superficial Peels offer visible improvement in tone and texture with little to no downtime—perfect for patients who want a gentle refresh without noticeable peeling.
Ideal for:
Uneven tone or texture
Mild discoloration and dullness
Face Reality® Acne Peels
At PSC Dermatology, acne treatment is one of our most common clinical concerns. Chemical peels can be an excellent complement to medical acne therapy by helping to unclog pores, reduce inflammation, and soothe post-inflammatory pigmentation.
Face Reality specializes in formulations tailored for acne-prone skin, ensuring effective yet gentle exfoliation. All acne peels are performed in our medically supervised setting to ensure optimal results and safety.
Ideal for:
Inflammatory acne
Comedonal (blackhead/whitehead) acne
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation