Chemical Peels Reveal clearer skin beneath.

Physician-grade chemical peels customized to your skin type and concern, from brightening superficial peels to deep resurfacing treatments that address pigmentation, acne, and early aging.

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Physician-Grade Skin Resurfacing The Right Peel
For Your Skin

Chemical peels use carefully selected acids applied to the skin surface to dissolve the bonds between dead skin cells and controlled portions of the epidermis and, for deeper peels, the dermis. The depth of the peel is determined by the type of acid used, its concentration, and how long it remains on the skin. As the treated skin peels and is replaced by new skin from the layers below, tone evens out, texture improves, pigmentation fades, and, for deeper peels, collagen production in the dermis is stimulated.

At Superior Health Medical and Wellness, chemical peels are performed by Dr. Akers using physician-grade formulations that are not available in retail or spa settings. The selection of peel type, concentration, and application technique is based on a thorough assessment of your skin type, Fitzpatrick classification, and the specific concerns being addressed. This physician-guided approach allows for precise customization and minimizes the risk of complications such as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and uneven peeling.

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Chemical Peel Services What We Provide

From brightening superficial peels to medium-depth resurfacing and targeted treatments for pigmentation and acne, Superior Health offers the full range of physician-grade chemical peels. Explore the services below.

Superficial peels using alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) such as glycolic and lactic acid penetrate to the outer epidermis, dissolving the layer of dead skin cells that dulls the complexion and contributes to uneven texture. These peels produce immediate brightening with little to no visible peeling, making them appropriate for patients who want improvement without the downtime associated with deeper peels. A series of monthly superficial peels produces cumulative improvement over time.
Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that is oil-soluble, allowing it to penetrate into the pore lining where it dissolves excess sebum and comedone material. Salicylic peels are the preferred chemical peel option for patients with acne-prone skin, enlarged pores, and blackheads. They reduce active breakouts, shrink the appearance of pores, and over a series of treatments can significantly improve the frequency and severity of acne.
Medium-depth peels using trichloroacetic acid (TCA) at concentrations of 15 to 35 percent penetrate through the epidermis into the upper dermis, providing more significant pigmentation correction and collagen stimulation than superficial peels achieve. They are particularly effective for treating melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and sun damage. The recovery involves visible peeling for five to seven days, but the results are commensurately more significant.
Jessner's solution combines salicylic acid, lactic acid, and resorcinol to create a synergistic peeling effect that achieves medium-depth resurfacing. It is particularly effective for patients with oily, acne-prone skin and is often combined with a TCA layer to enhance depth and efficacy. The combination of multiple acids addresses multiple concerns simultaneously, including acne, pigmentation, and texture.
Combination peel protocols using blends of multiple acids allow for customized targeting of specific concerns. The VI Peel, for example, combines TCA, salicylic acid, phenylacetic acid, retinoic acid, and vitamin C to address pigmentation, acne, and aging simultaneously. Dr. Akers selects combination peel formulations based on each patient's specific presentation and skin goals.
The benefits of chemical peels are maximized through a planned series of treatments. Superficial peels are typically performed monthly for three to six months, then as maintenance every four to six weeks. Medium-depth peels are performed every three to four months for a series of two to four treatments, then as needed for maintenance. Dr. Akers designs your peel series to match your skin concerns, goals, and tolerance for downtime.
Why It Matters Precision Chemistry.
Real Skin Change.
Chemical peel results at Superior Health Medical
01 Physician-Grade Peels Achieve What Retail Products Cannot

The acid concentrations in physician-grade chemical peels are significantly higher than anything available over the counter or in spa settings. The peels Dr. Akers uses penetrate to depths that produce genuine skin remodeling rather than surface-level exfoliation. The difference between a physician peel and an esthetician peel is the difference between medicine and cosmetics.

02 Customization Matters as Much as the Chemistry

A chemical peel that is too deep for a patient's Fitzpatrick skin type can cause permanent hyperpigmentation. A peel that is too superficial for their concern produces results that do not justify the treatment. Proper peel selection requires clinical assessment of skin type, history, and goals, and the application requires technique and judgment to achieve the desired depth without complication.

03 Peels Address Problems That Skincare Alone Cannot Fix

Topical skincare reaches only the outer epidermis. Chemical peels penetrate deeper, affecting the full thickness of the epidermis and, for medium-depth peels, the upper dermis. This allows them to address pigmentation, scar tissue, and collagen structure in ways that no topical product can achieve, producing improvements that skincare maintenance can preserve but cannot create on its own.

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Reveal What Was
Always Underneath

Precision-blended acids that remove the damaged surface layer and reveal clearer, brighter, more even skin with every peel.

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Peel Types and Depths How Different Acids
Treat Different Concerns

Alpha hydroxy acids, including glycolic acid (derived from sugarcane) and lactic acid (derived from milk), work by disrupting the bonds between corneocytes in the outer stratum corneum, causing the superficial dead skin layer to shed more rapidly. Glycolic acid has the smallest molecular size of the AHAs, allowing deeper epidermal penetration at lower concentrations. Lactic acid is gentler and more hydrating, making it better suited for sensitive or dry skin types.

Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) causes protein denaturation in the skin, creating a controlled chemical burn at the depth of penetration. The depth of TCA penetration is primarily controlled by concentration: 10 to 20 percent TCA reaches the superficial epidermis, 25 to 35 percent reaches the mid-epidermis to papillary dermis, and higher concentrations reach the reticular dermis. As the treated skin heals, new collagen is produced and the regenerated epidermis has improved tone and texture.

Salicylic acid is unique in that it is keratolytic and comedolytic, dissolving keratin proteins that form the plug in clogged pores. Its lipophilic nature allows it to penetrate through sebum into the follicle lining, making it the preferred agent for acne-prone and oily skin. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that reduce the redness and irritation that often accompany acne treatment.

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Your Treatment What Happens During
and After a Chemical Peel

Chemical peel appointments begin with thorough cleansing and degreasing of the skin. Dr. Akers applies the selected peel solution in controlled layers, monitoring the skin's response throughout. A tingling or burning sensation during application is normal. For superficial peels, the acid is neutralized after the appropriate contact time. Medium-depth peels with TCA self-neutralize as frosting appears in the skin, indicating the treatment has reached the desired depth.

Recovery varies by peel depth. Superficial peels cause redness for 24 hours and may produce mild flaking over three to five days. Medium-depth peels produce more significant redness and visible peeling for five to seven days as the treated skin sheds and is replaced by new tissue beneath. Sun protection is critical during and after the healing period to prevent post-inflammatory pigmentation.

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Frequently Asked Questions Your Questions,
Answered
The right peel depends on your skin type, your specific concerns, and how much downtime you can accommodate. Superficial peels address mild texture and dullness concerns with minimal downtime. Medium-depth peels are more appropriate for significant pigmentation, acne scarring, or sun damage. Dr. Akers assesses your skin at your consultation and recommends the specific peel type and formulation best suited to your needs and goals.
Yes, but peel selection and technique must be carefully matched to the patient's Fitzpatrick skin type. Darker skin tones carry a higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation from aggressive peels. Dr. Akers uses peels and concentrations that are appropriate for each patient's skin type, which for darker Fitzpatrick types typically means gentler acids, lower concentrations, and a series of gradual treatments rather than a single aggressive peel.
Superficial peels may produce mild flaking for three to five days or no visible peeling at all. Medium-depth TCA peels produce visible peeling for five to seven days. Deep peels can produce peeling and healing over seven to fourteen days. The amount of peeling is related to the depth of the peel and varies by individual. Dr. Akers provides specific aftercare instructions for your peel type.
After a superficial peel, mineral makeup can typically be applied within 24 hours. After a medium-depth peel, makeup should not be applied until the skin has completed its visible peeling phase and the new skin underneath has fully emerged, typically seven to ten days. Applying makeup to healing peel skin can cause irritation and interfere with the healing process.
Superficial peels can be performed monthly as a maintenance regimen. Medium-depth peels are typically spaced every three to four months. The frequency of your peel series is determined by your skin concern and how your skin responds. Dr. Akers designs your peel schedule to maximize results while giving your skin adequate time to recover and regenerate between treatments.