Chemical Peels in St. Petersburg & Clearwater
Chemical peels may be the single best procedure to achieve facial rejuvenation for many patients, with no incisions, no scars, and often lower cost than traditional surgery.
Men and women alike share a common desire for healthy, youthful skin. But no sooner do we grow out of our teenage skin problems than we begin the next phase of skin irregularities caused by sun exposure, smoking, gravity, hormones, and heredity.
Chemical peels have become very popular with those unhappy with acne scarring, sun-damaged skin, age spots, freckles, fine lines, rough skin, and uneven pigmentation. They’re not limited to the face and can be performed on the neck, chest, hands, arms, shoulders, and legs, just about anywhere.
For centuries, people have sought smoother, more beautiful skin, using crude types of chemical peels to achieve the effect. Today, new techniques and technologies offer safe and effective ways to improve skin texture.
How Does It Work?
Chemical peeling is a process where a chemical solution is applied to the skin’s surface to peel away the top cell layers, which are replaced during healing with a fresh, new skin surface.
Most patients notice an improvement in their skin’s appearance. Fine lines and age spots are erased. Acne scars, blotchy and uneven pigmentation, freckling, sun-damaged skin, and stretch marks all improve in a short period of time.
Chemical peels may be classified as superficial, medium, and deep. Superficial peels are ideal for active patients who can’t afford time off for healing but want an improvement in appearance. Deeper peels may require one to two weeks to recover but produce the most dramatic results.
There are many types of chemical peels, varying by the agent used and depth achieved. Lighter peels can be done painlessly in the office. Deeper peels, though also often done in the office, may require anesthesia or be performed in an operating room, but the results can be outstanding.
Dr. Kass is an expert in chemical peeling. One of the earliest physicians to adopt the groundbreaking Hetter Peel after it was first described in 2000, Dr. Kass and his staff would be happy to show you the kinds of results achievable with this revolutionary technique.
These peels can be combined with cosmetic eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), eyebrow or forehead lifts, or lower face procedures such as a mid-face lift, S-lift, or lower facelift to achieve the best possible results for you.
If you’re considering facial rejuvenation, consult an expert in facial plastic surgery. Dr. Kass has performed chemical peels on so many satisfied patients throughout his career, why trust your face to anyone else?
Chemical Peels FAQs
What areas can chemical peels treat besides the face?
Chemical peels can be performed on the neck, chest, hands, arms, shoulders, and legs, essentially any area of the body.
What is the difference between superficial, medium, and deep peels?
Superficial peels involve minimal downtime and are ideal for active patients, while deeper peels require one to two weeks of recovery but produce more dramatic results.
Are chemical peels less expensive than surgery?
Yes, chemical peels are often substantially less costly than traditional surgical procedures while still delivering meaningful rejuvenation.
Can chemical peels be combined with surgical procedures?
Yes, peels are often combined with eyelid surgery, brow lifts, or facelift procedures for comprehensive results.
What skin concerns do chemical peels address?
Chemical peels address acne scarring, sun damage, age spots, freckles, fine lines, rough skin, and uneven pigmentation.
Do chemical peels leave scars?
No, unlike traditional surgery, chemical peels involve no incisions and therefore no scarring.
Why choose Dr. Kass for a chemical peel?
Dr. Kass was one of the earliest physicians to adopt the groundbreaking Hetter Peel technique and has performed chemical peels on countless satisfied patients throughout his career.