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Chemical Peels

Chemical Peels In Detroit Metro

Introduction

Introduction to Chemical Peel

Youthful skin begins at home with a good skin care regimen. A regular skincare routine can go a long way toward softening wrinkles, hydrating the skin, smoothing texture, and fading discolorations. However, for patients with severe sun damage and advanced skin aging, these products will simply not be sufficient to reach or maintain a youthful glow. For patients with advanced skin aging, the old skin needs to be removed so the face can start fresh with a new surface layer of skin. This is where chemical peels become useful!

L’Atelier MedSpa in Troy, MI, offers chemical peels to patients with advanced facial aging concerns. Schedule a consultation to discover which peel can help you achieve smooth, healthy skin.

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What is a Chemical Peel?

A chemical peel improves and smooths the texture of the facial skin by removing its damaged outer layers. It is effective for uneven skin pigmentation, facial blemishes, fine lines, and some types of wrinkles. Chemical peels may also remove precancerous skin growths and soften acne scars.

The depth of the peel depends upon the solution’s active ingredient and concentration. It can result from an exfoliation with alpha-hydroxy acid (found in over-the-counter products), a light peel with glycolic acid, a medium-depth peel with trichloroacetic acid (TCA), or a deep phenol peel.

  • Light peels have proven effective in treating dry skin, acne, liver spots, and sun spots, as well as diminishing fine facial wrinkles, reducing pore size, and improving skin texture. Light peels are typically performed in six to eight sessions, with each session spaced two to three weeks apart. This peel leaves the skin with a red glow that lasts only a day or two. It is important to note that multiple light peels will not yield the same results as a medium-depth or deep peel.

    L’Atelier MedSpa uses two types of light peels: an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) peel and a Glycolic Acid Peel.

    • Alpha-Hydroxy Acid (AHA) is a naturally occurring acid found in fruits and other foods that can be found in very low concentrations in most over-the-counter facial peels. Due to the limited amount of AHA, the penetration into the skin layers is topical in nature, resulting in minimal effects. If your skin is just beginning to show the wear and tear of smoking, sun exposure, or aging, then consider using at-home skin care products with higher concentrations of alpha-hydroxy acid that can reach the underlying skin layers. These products (including cleansers, moisturizers, creams, and peels) are only available through a physician’s office and are comparable to department store prices at $25 – $ 115.
    • Glycolic Acid Peels are light peels performed in the physician’s office. These peels can be used on the entire face or on a portion. Patient results will depend upon the concentration of glycolic acid used, but they are similar to those achieved with prolonged use of Retin-AM without side effects. Physicians may apply a 70-99% concentration of glycolic acid for this type of peel, while aestheticians are limited to using a 40% concentration. A glycolic acid peel improves mild blotchiness, removes layers of dead skin, and gives the skin a youthful radiance.

  • Medium Peels have the same benefits as light peels, but due to their deeper penetration into skin layers, they can remove larger wrinkles and precancerous skin lesions. These peels most often involve the use of Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA), which can cause the skin to look as if it has had a severe sunburn for approximately five to five-to-seven days. There is a one-week recovery time for this procedure. These peels are performed only once a year.

    • TCA Peels are performed in the office with local anesthesia for your comfort. They revive dull, weathered skin, refine skin texture, and smooth or soften fine wrinkles. They also have the added benefits of evening out skin tones and improving mild acne scarring. A single treatment is sufficient to remove fine lines and dramatically improve skin tone, color, and freshness. A TCA peel can be used on the entire face or on select areas.

  • Deep Peels have the greatest effect and can truly transform a patient’s appearance. They are appropriate for patients with deep wrinkles and severely sun-damaged skin. Due to their intensity, this peel would only be performed in the operating room, where cardiac monitoring is available and patient comfort can be ensured. Deep peels are rarely performed due to the prolonged recovery time (2-4 weeks) and the severe amount of facial edema experienced during the first 1-2 weeks.

    While the results are dramatic, the edema and recovery time are even more so. Dr. Compton typically does not recommend these peels.

Who Are the Best Candidates for a Chemical Peel?

Chemical peels can be applied to most patients at varying ages. Dr. Compton will recommend a chemical peel for patients who exhibit some or all of the following characteristics:

  • Have uneven texture or discoloration in the skin
  • Advanced damage caused by aging or too much sun exposure
  • Struggle with acne breakouts and acne scarring
  • Have lighter skin tones

Patients with darker skin tones may require a chemical solution more tailored to their skin to prevent hyper- or hypopigmentation. Please schedule a consultation to learn more about which chemical peel type is best for your skin.

Dr. Compton does not recommend chemical peels for patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding, are on medications that increase the skin’s sensitivity, or are currently experiencing an active skin condition.

What Are the Benefits of a Chemical Peel?

L’Atelier MedSpa regularly performs chemical peels for patients in the Detroit area, for the following key advantages:

  • Improvement in skin texture
  • Smoothing of wrinkles and fine lines
  • Reduction in appearance or removal of blemishes
  • Evening skin pigmentation
  • Removal of precancerous growths

What’s the First Step?

The optimal peel for you will depend on your skin type, skin tone, texture, and the issues you would like to correct. To learn more about which chemical peel would best suit your skin and deliver your best results, please schedule a consultation at L’Atelier MedSpa in Troy, MI. Dr. Compton will meet with you to review your medical history, evaluate your skin and the areas of concern, and make recommendations on which chemical peel or other skin resurfacing treatments may best help you achieve your aesthetic goals.

If you wish to pursue a chemical peel treatment, Dr. Compton will create a personalized plan tailored to address your specific skin concerns. If you agree with this plan, you may schedule your first treatment with a member of our patient care team.

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What to Expect on the Day of a Chemical Peel Treatment

Facial peels begin by outfitting the patient with protective eyewear and thoroughly cleaning and degreasing the skin. A chemical solution is then applied to the skin of the face and/or neck, which penetrates the layers of the skin. At this point, the active ingredient in the solution causes the outermost layers of skin to peel off, removing the damaged layers gently. This may create a mild to moderate stinging sensation, which, if uncomfortable, can be prevented or soothed with the application of a topical anesthetic prior to beginning the treatment.

Once the chemical peel sufficiently covers the damaged skin layer, it will be neutralized with another solution and washed off. After the treatment is complete, you may apply an ice pack or cold compress to help soothe the skin.

Chemical Peel Recovery

Chemical peels remove the surface layers of damaged skin, which may cause a mild or moderate stinging sensation or the appearance of redness or “sunburn.” Following treatment, you may be given an ice pack or aloe vera to help soothe the skin.

Dr. Compton strongly advises patients to wear protective sunscreen or avoid sun exposure after undergoing a chemical peel treatment. The skin will be more sensitive to sun damage, and the benefits of the treatment may be minimized or even reversed.

How Much Does a Chemical Peel Cost in Detroit, MI?

The cost of a Chemical Peel in Detroit, MI, will vary depending on the type of chemical peel selected, the extent of the treatment required to achieve the patient’s individual aesthetic goals, and facility fees. ​​For the best results, four treatments at Dr. Compton’s office range from $400 to $450. The sessions are scheduled at intervals of two weeks to one month. A TCA peel performed by Dr. Compton in the office will cost $1,000.

In certain medically related cases, health insurance may cover the cost of the peel procedure. Please examine your policy and contact your insurance company before proceeding with the procedure.

Why Choose L’Atelier MedSpa?

Dr. Andrew Compton is a Double-Board-Certified Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist and a Fellowship-trained Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon (ABFPRS). His extensive training has provided him with experience operating on all parts of the face and neck, and his expertise encompasses thousands of nasal and facial surgeries.

Dr. Compton completed his residency training in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, LA, where he trained under one of the most experienced rhinoplasty surgeons in the world. He followed this training with a fellowship at the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) and Washington University School of Medicine, located at the prestigious Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. This advanced fellowship training focused on both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, including facelift, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), and rhinoplasty (nasal surgery).

Dr. Compton is a clinical instructor at William Beaumont Hospital and Oakland University School of Medicine, where he teaches resident physicians in ENT and Oral Surgery. He is also a natural artist who enjoys creating in various mediums, including photography, charcoal, acrylic paints, pencil, and pointillism using pen and ink. His artistic eye and attention to detail allow him to excel in facial aesthetics and reconstructive surgery.

  • Am. Board of Facial Plastic and Recon. Surgery. Certified. July 2018-20
  • American Board of Otolaryngology. Certified. June 2013- June 2023.
  • MI Unrestricted Medical License Exp. January 31, 2020
  • MO Unrestricted Medical License Exp. January 31, 2014
  • LA Unrestricted Medical License Exp. March 31, 2013

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A chemical peel may be the solution to achieving radiant, youthful-looking skin. L’Atelier MedSpa in Troy, MI, offers high-quality chemical peel treatments tailored to each patient’s specific needs. Please call 248.289.7300 or complete our online booking form.

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