SKIN REJUVENATION
The Perfect Derma™ Peel and other customized chemical peels improve the appearance of fine lines, pigmentation, acne and uneven texture, revealing brighter, smoother, more even-looking skin.
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Chemical peels are professional skin-resurfacing treatments that exfoliate damaged surface layers of skin to improve tone, texture and overall clarity. They can be an effective option for concerns such as uneven pigmentation, sun damage, dark spots, fine lines, enlarged pores, blemish-prone skin and rough or dull-looking skin.
At Balikian Plastic Surgery, we offer The Perfect Derma™ Peel, a medical-grade chemical peel suitable for all skin types and ethnicities. This professional peel combines multiple exfoliating ingredients with antioxidants to address several common skin concerns while revealing brighter, smoother, more refreshed-looking skin.
Our aesthetic providers evaluate your skin, concerns and treatment goals to determine whether a chemical peel is appropriate for you and develop a treatment plan based on your individual needs.
A chemical peel is a skin-resurfacing treatment that uses a carefully formulated chemical solution to exfoliate layers of damaged skin. As the treated skin sheds, cellular renewal reveals smoother, fresher-looking skin underneath.
Chemical peels vary in formulation and depth. Depending on the treatment, they may be used to improve uneven pigmentation, sun damage, blemishes, fine lines, rough texture and other visible signs of aging.
At Balikian Plastic Surgery, our featured professional chemical peel is The Perfect Derma™ Peel, a medical-grade formula containing trichloroacetic acid (TCA), retinoic acid, salicylic acid, kojic acid, phenol, vitamin C and glutathione.
Depending on your skin and treatment plan, a professional chemical peel may help improve:
Because not every discoloration, texture concern, or blemish has the same cause, an evaluation with an aesthetic provider is important before deciding which skin-resurfacing treatment is best for you.
Chemical peels work at different depths within the skin, ranging from very superficial treatments that affect the outermost layer to deeper treatments that reach into the dermis. The depth of a peel influences the degree of exfoliation and the skin concerns it can address.
The Perfect Derma™ Peel is a medium-depth chemical peel designed to exfoliate beyond the skin’s surface, helping improve the appearance of uneven tone, pigmentation, fine lines, and texture while revealing smoother, brighter-looking skin.
The Perfect Derma™ Peel is a medical-grade chemical peel formulated to improve the appearance of uneven tone, pigmentation, blemish-prone skin, texture and visible signs of aging.
Its formulation combines TCA, retinoic acid, salicylic acid, kojic acid, phenol, glutathione, and vitamin C. Together, these ingredients provide professional exfoliation while supporting a brighter, smoother, more even-looking complexion.
The Perfect Derma Peel is suitable for all skin types and ethnicities. Although the face is a common treatment area, the manufacturer’s protocol also provides for treatment of the neck, chest, hands, back, arms, legs and other appropriate body areas.
Free radicals can form through everyday factors such as UV exposure, air pollution, smoking, inflammation, and normal metabolism. When free radicals accumulate, they can contribute to oxidative stress and cellular damage that affects the appearance and health of the skin.
Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that helps defend against oxidative stress by neutralizing free radicals. The Perfect Derma™ Peel contains glutathione as part of its formula to support a brighter, more even-looking complexion.
One of the distinguishing features of The Perfect Derma Peel is its combination of multiple exfoliating ingredients with glutathione, an antioxidant included in the peel’s professional formulation.
Rather than relying on a single exfoliating acid, the formula combines ingredients selected to address multiple aspects of skin tone and texture:
The result is a comprehensive professional peel designed for patients who want to improve multiple skin concerns with one treatment.
Before treatment, your aesthetic provider will cleanse and prepare your skin. The Perfect Derma Peel solution is then applied in carefully controlled layers to the treatment area.
Some stinging may occur during the initial application, but the manufacturer’s protocol notes that subsequent applications typically cause minimal to no discomfort. The peel solution remains on the treated skin after you leave the office and should remain in place for a minimum of six hours.
You’ll also receive a Patient Home Care Kit and specific instructions for caring for your skin during the peeling process.
Recovery from The Perfect Derma Peel is better described as a peeling process rather than “no downtime.” The amount of visible peeling varies between patients, but the manufacturer’s protocol provides a general timeline.
The treated skin may feel tight and appear darker. Areas of underlying pigmentation may temporarily become more noticeable. The peel remains on the skin for at least six hours following application.
Specific post-peel products are used beginning on Day 2 according to the instructions provided with your treatment.
Visible peeling generally begins around Day 3. During this period, it is important to allow the skin to shed naturally rather than pulling, picking, or rubbing peeling skin.
Gentle cleansing, appropriate post-peel moisturizer, and sun protection are important throughout this stage. Excessive sweating, swimming, saunas, heavy exercise, and significant sun exposure should be avoided during the peeling process.
For many patients, the peeling process is generally complete by approximately Day 7. Regular skincare can gradually be resumed once the skin is fully healed.
The amount of visible peeling can vary considerably. Some patients experience more noticeable shedding, while others experience lighter flaking or minimal visible peeling.
As the peeling process finishes, patients can expect the treated skin to appear refreshed, smoother, and more even-looking. Improvements may include greater skin clarity, more even-looking pigmentation, smoother texture, and a brighter overall complexion.
One Perfect Derma™ Peel Treatment
One Perfect Derma™ Peel Treatment
One Perfect Derma™ Peel Treatment
Before and after photos shown are provided by the manufacturer of The Perfect Derma™ Peel and are not patients of Balikian Plastic Surgery. Individual results may vary.
Results vary depending on your starting skin condition, concerns, treatment area, and individual response to the peel. Some patients may benefit from a series of treatments rather than a single peel.
Uneven pigmentation is one of the most common reasons patients consider a chemical peel. Years of sun exposure, post-blemish discoloration, and other factors can leave the complexion looking uneven or mottled.
The Perfect Derma Peel combines exfoliating and brightening ingredients to help improve the appearance of uneven pigmentation, dark spots, and sun-damaged skin.
If brown spots, uneven pigmentation, sun damage, or post-blemish marks are bothering you, our aesthetic providers can evaluate your skin and determine whether The Perfect Derma Peel or another skin-rejuvenation treatment is better suited to your concerns.
Chemical peels and laser treatments can both improve skin tone and texture, but they work differently.
Chemical peels use a topical solution to produce controlled exfoliation and skin renewal. Laser and light-based treatments use specific forms of energy to address targeted concerns at different depths within the skin.
Neither approach is automatically “better.” The right treatment depends on the concern being treated, your skin type, desired results, tolerance for recovery and previous treatments.
At Balikian Plastic Surgery, our aesthetic team can evaluate your skin and discuss whether a chemical peel, laser or light treatment, or another skin-rejuvenation option is most appropriate for your goals.
The Perfect Derma Peel may be an option if you’re bothered by uneven pigmentation, sun damage, blemish-prone skin, enlarged pores, rough texture, fine lines, or a generally dull complexion. Although the treatment is suitable for a broad range of skin types and ethnicities, it isn’t appropriate for everyone.
Our aesthetic provider will review your skin, medical history, medications, recent treatments, and goals before determining whether a peel is appropriate.
At Balikian Plastic Surgery, skin treatments are selected and performed with an individualized approach. Our aesthetic providers consider your skin type, pigmentation, treatment history, concerns and goals before recommending a treatment plan.
Under the direction of Dr. Richard Balikian, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, our aesthetic team provides medical-grade skin treatments in a professional setting focused on natural-looking results and personalized care.
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about chemical peels, results, peeling and recovery, and what to expect before and after treatment.
What is a chemical peel?
A chemical peel is a skin-resurfacing treatment that applies a chemical solution to create controlled exfoliation. As the treated layers shed and regenerate, the skin can appear smoother, clearer, and more even in tone and texture.
What can chemical peels treat?
Chemical peels may improve sun damage, uneven pigmentation, fine lines, acne, post-inflammatory discoloration, and certain superficial scars. The appropriate peel and depth depend on the condition being treated and the patient’s skin type.
What are the different types of chemical peels?
Chemical peels are generally classified as superficial, medium-depth, or deep based on how deeply they affect the skin. Deeper treatments can produce greater changes but are also associated with increased recovery and a higher risk of complications.
How do chemical peels improve the skin?
Chemical peels create controlled exfoliation followed by regeneration of the skin. Research also shows that medium-depth peels can produce changes within the dermis, including increased dermal thickness and collagen content.
Can chemical peels help with hyperpigmentation and dark spots?
Yes. Chemical peels are used to improve several forms of unwanted pigmentation, including post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, sun-related discoloration, and melasma. Treatment needs to be individualized because some patients, particularly those with darker skin tones, have a greater risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation.
Can chemical peels help with acne?
Yes. Superficial and medium-depth chemical peels may be used as an adjunctive treatment for acne and can also help improve post-acne discoloration and some superficial acne scarring.
Are chemical peels safe for darker skin tones?
Chemical peels can be performed successfully in darker skin tones, but peel selection, depth, and technique are especially important because Fitzpatrick skin types IV–VI have a greater risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and other pigment changes.
How long is recovery after a chemical peel?
Recovery depends largely on the depth and type of peel. Superficial peels generally involve less recovery, while medium and deep peels create more extensive exfoliation and require longer healing. Your provider should explain the expected peeling and aftercare for the specific treatment being performed.
How many chemical peels will I need?
There is no single treatment schedule appropriate for everyone. The number and frequency of treatments depend on the peeling agent, treatment depth, skin condition, skin type, and desired improvement. Your provider can recommend an appropriate treatment plan after evaluating your skin.
What are the risks of chemical peels?
Possible complications include prolonged redness, irritation, pigment changes, infection, and scarring, with the likelihood and severity generally increasing as peel depth increases. Appropriate patient selection and treatment technique are important for reducing these risks.
Patients love the aesthetic treatments at Balikian Plastic Surgery for their natural-looking results, advanced technology and the welcoming, personalized experience our team provides.
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