Results Look Much Better Than the Name Implies
Sometimes, I wish they’d bring in the marketing
guys before they’d name a medical procedure.
The chemical peel, which is an accurate
description of a body treatment that is used to improve the texture of facial
skin, just doesn’t sound terribly appealing. But if you were to talk to the
thousands of people who have received chemical peels at Bella, you’d be like me
and want to rename the procedure something like “Skin Refresher.” Okay, maybe
not that, but something like it. I’m a doctor, not an advertising copywriter.
Basically, the treatment uses a chemical
solution that causes dead skin to literally peel off your body, revealing a
layer of regenerated skin that is typically smoother and less wrinkled than the
old skin.
It can help a person look and feel younger and
leaves their skin with a healthy and radiant glow. At Bella, we offer a wide
variety of chemical peels based on the newest technologies and with an emphasis
on better patient outcomes. That’s medical language that means we use the best
treatments available, and we perform them in a comfortable environment. Here is
a sampling of the treatments we offer.
Illuminize Peel™
This non-invasive very superficial chemical peel
utilizes a novel approach to chemical peeling with a newer generation of agents
to maximize skin rejuvenating effects with low irritation.
The benefits include:
● Increase skin glow and
radiance
● Tightens the skin and
restores a more youthful appearance
● Improves clarity, color
and skin texture
● Enhancement of skin
appearance with minimal downtime and discomfort
● Appropriate for
first-time patients or patients looking for a gentle, very superficial peel
● May be performed on a
variety of skin types
● Little or no visible
peeling
Vitalize Peel®
Vitalize Peel helps fight the effects of time,
sun damage, and environmental assaults. This powerful yet non-damaging peel can
take years off aging skin.
● Addresses various skin
conditions, such as pigmentation abnormalities, melasma, and photodamage
● Effective (achieves
visible improvement after one treatment, significant results after a series of
treatments)
● Can be customized for
the treatment of each specific condition
● May be performed on a
variety of skin types
● Little or no down time
Rejuvenize Peel™
Rejuvenize Peel is an advanced formulation of
peeling agents, with a built-in anti-irritant and penetration enhancer that
provides controlled exfoliation of the uppermost damaged layers of the skin to
reveal fresher and healthier skin. Provides predictable results with minimal
down time.
● Effective for use on
skin with sun damage, melasma, pigmentary changes and acne scarring
● Noticeable improvement
with just one peel
● Recommended for a wide
variety of skin types
● Well tolerated with
minimal “down time”
● Reduced skin irritation,
but maximum results
Obagi Blue Radiance Peel
Instant, Glowing Results for Most Skin Types
Obagi Blue Peel RADIANCE is an easy-to-apply
peel that provides instant results for most skin types.
● Addresses a range of skin
concerns and procedures, including photodamage, skin resurfacing, and overall
improvement in texture and tone
○ Peels may be beneficial
for darker-skinned patients with pigmentary changes
○ Superficial exfoliation,
with little to no downtime
● Provides instant
radiance - tighter, smoother, brighter-looking skin after just 1 use
● A series of 4 to 6 peels
provides best overall results
● Easy to perform in the
office in a matter of minutes
SkinMedica Peels
Chemical peels are divided into several
categories based on their degree of intensity. The stronger the acids used in a
peel, the more injury to the skin occurs. Though they are capable of producing
the most skin rejuvenation, deep peels necessitate longer recovery periods and
carry a greater risk of complications.
Most superficial peels require several
treatments to achieve noticeable results. In fact, a regular series of
superficial peels can produce cumulative benefits with little risk. These kinds
of peels use one of two specific kinds of agents:
·
Lactic Acid --
Derived from milk, milder than glycolic acid, and typically better for working
on hyperpigmentation problems. Our
formulation contains licorice extract, an effective skin lightening additive. Appropriate for dry skin or oily skin. An alpha hydroxy, this peel penetrates the
epidermis-only. A great "first
peel" for oily, dry, normal and sensitive skin types. The inherent properties of this peel make it
ideal for clients with uneven skin tones and general hyperpigmentation.
·
Glycolic Acid -- A
bit more aggressive than lactic acids, this is also an alpha hydroxy peel and
will penetrate the epidermis. Glycolic acid is a natural constituent of sugar
cane juice and lactic acid and it is found in sour milk and tomato juice. This
is the mildest of the peel formulas and produces light peels for treatment of
fine wrinkles, areas of dryness, uneven pigmentation and acne. Alpha hydroxy
acids can also be mixed with a facial wash or cream in lesser concentrations as
part of a daily skin-care regimen to improve the skin's texture.Glycolic acid
is a good all-around acid for normal-oily skin types to exfoliate and
rejuvenate the skin, as well as addressing the issues of acne, acne scarring,
wrinkles and fine lines.
Minimally invasive peels include:
SkinMedica® Vitalize Peel® and Rejuvenize Peel™ --
These peels give the skin an improved appearance with more uniform color and
smoother texture, and have a short healing period of just a few days.
SkinMedica Illuminize Peel® --
Although it produces minimal skin exfoliation, a very superficial chemical peel
like this one instantly enhances the skin’s appearance and delivers a
refreshed, healthy and more youthful look with no downtime.
When you come in, we’ll provide a consultation
to help match you and your skin type with the chemical pe -- er -- Skin
Refresher treatment that’s right for you (Maybe if I start using that term, it
will catch on!). So, don’t let the name fool you. If you want to look and feel younger,
call us and make an appointment. We’ll make you glad you did.
Enjoy
Our Special Peel Offer during the Month of August
Glycolic or lactic acid peel $49
Sincerely,
Dr. Yvette Suarez, MD
