Chemical Peel San Diego
Dermacare Medical Aesthetics is the choice for a chemical peel San Diego residents trust. Our chemical peel solutions are designed to address a range of skin conditions, targeting acne scars, sun damage, uneven pigmentation, skin texture, and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, promoting skin rejuvenation and resulting in a brighter complexion and more youthful appearance. With a focus on personalized chemical peels in San Diego, we tailor every appointment to address specific needs, including stubborn pigmentation, dark spots, and even deep wrinkles. Many patients experience minimal downtime and return to normal activities the same day. With our San Diego chemical peel treatment options, patients achieve smoother, brighter, more radiant skin with optimal results that last long-term.
Procedure Summary
- Indications: Exfoliation, brown pigment reduction, smooth skin
- Downtime: 0-7 days depending on peel chosen
- Anesthetic Needs: None
- Typical Package: 1-3 treatments, 1 month apart.
Superficial Peels in San Diego
We offer the following types of superficial peels in San Diego County:
Glycolic Acid Peel
Glycolic acid peels are great chemical peel treatments to improve hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles, acne, sun exposure, uneven skin tone, rough texture, and dark spots. Patients with normal to oily skin with early signs of aging or hyperpigmentation skin concerns love the skin rejuvenation that glycolic acid peels provide.
Lactic Acid Peel
Lactic acid peels address uneven pigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles, dry skin, and mild discoloration. First-time chemical peel users with dry or sensitive skin benefit from these chemical peel treatments.
Mandelic Acid Peel
Mandelic acid peels help minimize the appearance of fine lines, acne scars, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin texture, and enlarged pores. Those with darker, sensitive, or rosacea-prone skin types commonly benefit from mandelic acid chemical peels.
Salicylic Acid Peel
Salicylic acid peels use mild resurfacing skin products to treat acne, clogged pores, oily skin, blackheads, and inflammation. Patients with oily or acne-prone skin types see a decrease in blemishes and acne scars after these superficial peels.
Pyruvic Acid Peel
Pyruvic acid peels use controlled exfoliation to treat acne, oily skin, superficial scars, fine lines, and uneven tone. Patients with combination or oily skin benefit from reduced breakouts, smoother skin texture, and a more balanced complexion following these superficial peels.
Azelaic Acid Peel
Azelaic acid peels use anti-inflammatory properties to treat acne, rosacea, redness, and melasma. While ideal for most skin types, patients with sensitive or rosacea-prone skin should use azelaic acid chemical peels to reduce inflammation and improve hyperpigmentation without irritation.
Phytic Acid Peel
Phytic acid peels mildly exfoliate away uneven skin tone, age spots, and dull skin while helping to improve hyperpigmentation. These chemical peels using phytic acid are ideal for most patients, helping achieve a brighter complexion, while being suitable for skin types that are more sensitive.
Citric Acid Peel
Citric acid peels use gentle action to treat uneven skin tone, sun exposure, and rough skin texture while improving overall complexion. Patients choose these chemical peels to exfoliate and reveal radiant skin, making them an effective option for visible skin rejuvenation.
Enzyme Peels
Enzyme peels gently exfoliate without acid solutions to treat dull skin, clogged pores, and mild skin conditions. Safe for all skin types, including sensitive skin, enzyme chemical peels refresh the surface and support clearer, smoother skin without irritation.
Medium-Depth Chemical Peels in San Diego
TCA Peel
TCA chemical peels are medium-depth peels that target fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, and moderate sun exposure for more dramatic results. Many people choose a TCA chemical peel because it exfoliates more deeply to achieve a smoother texture and clearer skin with visible improvement.
Retinoic Acid Peel
Retinoic acid peels use retinoid solutions to target melasma, dull skin, and signs of aging. These mid-depth chemical peels support skin rejuvenation for older individuals and lead to visible improvements in clarity, brightness, and overall skin health across various skin types.
VI Peel Original
The VI peel in San Diego is designed to reduce the appearance of acne scars, minimize pores, and enhance overall skin clarity while remaining safe for most skin types. It works through targeted layers, providing effective exfoliation and the ability to soothe the skin during recovery. Our San Diego VI peel providers use this mid-depth chemical peel to target various concerns, including dullness, uneven texture, and breakouts, for visible skin rejuvenation with minimal downtime.
VI Peel Precision Plus
The VI Peel Precision Plus in San Diego is one of the most powerful VI Peels available, formulated to provide targeted treatment for stubborn pigmentation, melasma, sun damage, age spots, and acne scars. These mid-depth chemical peels are recommended for patients with moderate to severe skin concerns who need to improve hyperpigmentation across multiple treatment areas, providing consistent results with intensive skin rejuvenation.
San Diego Deep Peels For More Dramatic Results
Phenol Peel
Phenol peels are deeper peels that target deep wrinkles, dark spots, and severe sun damage. These chemical peels penetrate multiple layers and are ideal for patients with advanced skin conditions needing more intensive correction to rejuvenate their appearance and require longer recoveries.
Baker Gordon Peel
Baker-Gordon peels are high-strength chemical peels designed to treat deep wrinkles, sun damage, and severe texture issues. Often used for full-face resurfacing, this deep peel penetrates multiple layers and is recommended for those needing to rejuvenate with long-term improvements.
San Diego Personalized Chemical Peel Treatments
Jessner Peel
The Jessner Peel in San Diego is a proven resurfacing treatment that effectively exfoliates using Jessner solution, a blend of resorcinol, salicylic, and lactic acids. These chemical peels are known for their ability to target a range of concerns, including improving hyperpigmentation, skin texture, tone, and early signs of aging. Jessner’s solution offers many benefits without long downtimes, making these chemical peels a popular option for those seeking clear, balanced, and rejuvenated skin.
Combination Peels
Personalized chemical peel treatments in San Diego often include combination peels, which are performed using personalized chemical peel solutions that target multiple aesthetic concerns at once. These personalized chemical peel treatments can be tailored to improve skin texture, reduce acne scars, improve hyperpigmentation, and stimulate skin rejuvenation in a single session. By blending ingredients, providers enhance the effectiveness of each chemical peel while adjusting depth and intensity to suit individual skin types and treatment goals.
Micro Laser Peel San Diego
The SmartSkin CO2 in San Diego is a type of micro laser peel that precisely removes damaged skin layers to improve skin texture, tone, and clarity. Often combined with San Diego fractional laser treatments or used alongside an IPL laser treatment in San Diego, this approach targets sun damage, fine lines, and pigmentation with minimal recovery time. Patients choose this laser peel treatment for controlled skin rejuvenation and long-lasting results.
Chemical Peel Before and After
How to Choose The Best San Diego Chemical Peels For Your Skin Concerns
Acne, Oily Skin, and Acne Scars
Jessner’s solution is great for all of these skin concerns. The best peels by concern include:
- Acne: Salicylic acid, azelaic acid, mandelic acid, VI Original
- Oily Skin: Salicylic acid, pyruvic acid, TCA, retinoic acid
- Acne Scars: TCA, retinoic acid, phenol, VI Precision Plus
- Combination: Salicylic acid, TCA, retinoic acid, VI Precision Plus
Hyperpigmentation, Melasma, and Sun Exposure
The best peels after sun damage are the VI Precision Plus and retinoic acid peel.
- Hyperpigmentation: Azelaic acid, phytic acid, Jessner
- Melasma: Azelaic acid, phytic acid, mandelic acid
- Sun exposure: TCA, Jessner, citric acid
- Combination: Azelaic acid, phytic acid, Jessner peel
Uneven Skin Tone, Texture, and Dullness
- Uneven skin tone: retinoic acid, phytic acid, azelaic acid, Jessner, VI Precision Plus
- Texture: TCA, retinoic acid, glycolic acid, Jessner, VI Original
- Dullness: Lactic acid, citric acid, enzyme, phytic acid, mandelic acid
- Combination: Retinoic acid, phytic acid, TCA, VI Peel Original, Jessner peel
Fine Lines, Wrinkles, and Aging Skin
Chemical peels that promote collagen production for aging skin include:
- Fine lines: rGlycolic acid, lactic acid, retinoic acid, VI Original, TCA
- Wrinkles: TCA, phenol, retinoic acid, Jessner, Baker-Gordon peel
- Aging skin: Retinoic acid, TCA, phenol, Jessner, VI Precision Plus
- Combination: TCA, phenol, retinoic acid, VI Precision Plus, Jessner peel
What To Expect from Chemical Peel Treatments
Chemical peel treatments target damaged layers of skin, revealing a smoother surface and promoting better complexions. Depending on the depth and type of ingredients used, many patients experience mild tingling, redness (similar to a sunburn), or flaking during the first few days of recovery.
Chemical peel results include improved texture, reduced scars, diminished sun damage, and a more radiant complexion. While downtime can vary depending on the strength of the peel, many candidates return to normal activities shortly after treatment.
Can You Wear Makeup After a Chemical Peel?
Most patients can wear makeup after a chemical peel, typically within a few days, once initial flaking or redness has subsided.
Post-Treatment Care and How to Maintain Results
Post-treatment care is essential after chemical peel treatments for protection and ensuring optimal results. Candidates should avoid sun exposure, use broad-spectrum sunscreen, and follow a gentle routine with approved skin care products. To maintain results, it’s essential to stay consistent with recommended skin products, avoid picking flaking skin, and schedule follow-up treatments as advised. Using retinoids or brightening agents between sessions may help extend the benefits and prevent stubborn pigmentation from returning.
Chemical Peel Locations Across Orange and San Diego County
Rancho Bernardo Chemical Peel
Many clients choose Rancho Bernardo chemical peels to treat a range of skin conditions on the face and body. Visit our trusted med spa in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, or call 858-487-3376 to schedule your personalized chemical peel treatment.
Carlsbad Chemical Peel
Carlsbad chemical peels are performed with expert precision to restore a fresh appearance on the face and body. Stop by our trusted med spa in Carlsbad, CA, or call 760-448-8100 to schedule your personalized chemical peel treatment.
San Juan Capistrano Chemical Peel
San Juan Capistrano chemical peels are customized to meet the specific needs of your face and body goals. Call 949-658-2080 or stop by our med spa in San Juan Capistrano, CA, to schedule your personalized chemical peel treatment.
Encinitas Chemical Peel
Encinitas chemical peel procedures are part of a non-invasive skincare process designed to support lasting improvement in both facial and body areas. Call 760-487-2520 or visit our trusted med spa in Encinitas, CA, to start your treatment today.
Schedule Your San Diego Chemical Peel Appointment
If you’re interested in getting a chemical peel at one of our San Diego offices, you can book a consultation to discuss your goals, review medications, and determine the most appropriate techniques for safe application.