CHEMICAL PEEL
If you are ready to achieve softer, more youthful skin, chemical peels in Dubuque may be the treatment for you. A custom chemical peel can leave your facial skin looking and feeling fresh and supple—taking years off your appearance. Chemical peels come in all shapes and sizes. They are used to remove the more stubborn top layers of skin that cause texture and color abnormalities and fine lines. They leave the skin looking more youthful and refreshed, and have minimal downtime or recovery. At Faces Medspa, our skincare experts provide several customizable gentle peels including lactic, salicylic, and glycolic acids, as well as two advanced chemical peel options: the VI Peel and the SkinCeuticals TCA Peel.
WHAT IT TREATS
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Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
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Treats acne
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Reduces sun damage and age spots
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Improve skin texture
PROCEDURE LENGTH
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30 minutes per treatment
RECOVERY TIME
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Potential swelling and redness for the first day or two post-treatment
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Skin begins to peel on day 3 and may last for up to 7 days
MAINTAINENANCE
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We typically recommend at least 2 to 3 maintenance treatments per year after completing the original treatment plan
NUMBER OF TREATMENTS
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Patients usually require 3 to 4 treatments with 4-6 weeks between each treatment
COST
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The average cost of a chemical peel is $350
VI PEEL
VI Peel is a medium-depth chemical peel that reduces the appearance of skin damage, aging skin, pore size, softens lines and wrinkles, and clears acne skin conditions. On top of all of these benefits, the VI Peel stimulates the production of collagen and elastin for firmer, more youthful-looking skin.
VI Peel is for men and women who desire to have younger-looking, healthier skin will benefit from this peel. VI Peel customized facials are available for:
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Aging skin
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Acne-prone skin
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Acne scars and skin damage
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Sunspots and pigmentation (brown spots)
The VI Peel will improve the tone, texture, and clarity of the skin. It also reduces age spots, freckles and hyperpigmentation, and Melasma.
During the procedure, the chemical solution will be applied to your skin using a soft brush or applicator. Prior to the treatment, your Faces Medspa skin expert will decide the exposure and level of treatment required to achieve your desired results. The procedure can last 15 minutes to an hour depending on your unique needs.
SKINCEUTICALS SMART TCA PEEL
Smart TCA Peel significantly improves the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, pore size, laxity, and stubborn discoloration. Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) is known as the gold-standard ingredient in chemical peeling – as it’s a tried-and-tested acid used for decades by doctors. Ideal for all skin types and most skin tones, the Smart TCA Peel features a blend of 15% Trichloroacetic Acid with 3% Glycolic Acid. The Smart TCA Peel in-office treatment at Faces Medspa in Dubuque features a patented post-peel Restorative Masque to soothe and reduce skin temperature immediately following peel application.
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Visibly improves signs of aging, including discoloration, fine lines, wrinkles, laxity, and pore size
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Provides exfoliation and improvement in skin texture
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Clinically tested on a variety of skin tones, including deeper skin tones (Fitzpatrick I-IV). Consult your skincare professional to ensure the peel is right for your skin tone.