Chemical Peels at the Baltimore Center

Resurfacing procedures to remove old, dead skin and reduce fine lines has been performed for ages, and the finesse that can be achieved with a designer chemical peel is unmatched! Simple to perform and relaxing, these treatments are performed in the office and do not require anesthesia. Depending on your goals and skin type, our medical aesthetician and physician team will easily determine the right depth your skin requires, selecting one of our treatments listed below. So sit back and relax. Healthier skin is just a peel away!

Glycolic Peel:

Diminishes fine lines/wrinkles, uneven pigmentation, acne and superficial acne scarring, & improve skin’s tone and texture. Best in a series of 3 or more spread about 4 weeks apart. Requires little or no down time. Skin may be pink temporarily, but makeup can be worn immediately. Skin will heal without scabbing and minimal flakiness. Glycolic peels are an excellent way to boost the effectiveness of your medical skin care regimen. It is important to inform our aesthetician as to what products/medications you are using, as certain products and medications should be discontinued 3 days prior to a glycolic peel. These include tretinoin, retin-A, retinol, certain antibiotics, benzoyl peroxide, etc….

Illuminize Peel:

We call this our Wedding Peel! A gentle SkinMedica^® peel that will provide the brightening, tightening and glow you desire for your upcoming event. It is non-invasive, well tolerated, with no downtime. It will increase skin glow and radiance, all the while tightening the skin and restoring a more youthful e appearance. Suitable for all skin types, little to no peeling.

Vitalize Peel:

This is a light to medium depth SkinMedica^® peel for patients with moderate skin conditions including sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles, acne scarring, and melasma. It is non-invasive, with little downtime you will see noticeable results after just one peel, significant results after 3 to 6 peels. Helps to improve acne, hyperpigmentation, and melasma; smoothes fine lines and wrinkles. Suitable for all skin types.

Rejuvenize Peel:

This is the deepest of the SkinMedica^® trio, penetrating into the skin to produce significant results, yet with minimal irritation. Indicated for moderate to severe skin conditions including sun damage, lines and wrinkles, acne, acne scarring and melasma. With minimal downtime you will see noticeable improvement after just one peel, significant results after three to six peels. Helps to improve acne and acne scarring, significant improvement in melasma and hyperpigmentation; smoothes fine lines, wrinkles, and rough textures. Darker skin types require physician consent or established tolerability to Vitalize Peel.

i Peel:

Light to Medium depth. It is designed to reverse the signs of aging and sun damage on the skin. The Vi Peel contains synergistic blend of gentle yet powerful ingredients suitable for all skin types. Great for reversing sun damage and the signs of aging, dramatically improves skin tone and texture. Furthermore it is highly effective in treating hyperpigmentation including melasma, excellent for clearing acne and stimulates collagen and elastin production. The peel takes only minutes to apply, is virtually pain free, and has minimal downtime.

Obagi Blue Peel:

A special formulation of TCA with a blue mixing base produced exclusively by Obagi. This peel allows for precise application and strength, producing skin that is tighter, smoother, decreasing pore size and hyper pigmentation. Causes redness and irritation for 3 days days, peeling for up to 10 days, and continued improvement for 4 to 6 weeks! For best results, Obagi Blue peel is administered after patients use the Obagi Nu-Derm system for 2-3 months.

Physician Strength Peels:

Advanced aging or facial scars will respond best to more invigorating peels. These peels penetrate deeply into the skin, producing the best results on wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, complexion irregularities, removal of pre-cancerous legions, and tightening. There is some downtime with these treatments, and Dr. Capone administers these peels personally to ensure great results and a speedy recovery.

Aftercare Instructions:
Depending on the depth of your peel, there are varying degrees of associated aftercare, and our skin car team will provide you with specific aftercare instructions. In general, it is ok to wash your face with very gently cleanser the day after a peel, but NEVER scrub or pick at flakiness. For superficial peels, begin wearing sunscreen immediately after your peel and avoid direct sun exposure for 4 to 6 weeks. For deeper peels, you won’t be able to use sunscreen initially so limiting sun exposure is a must. (Usually sunscreen can be resumed by about 1 week.) Peel patients should avoid hot showers, saunas, and heavy exercise until cleared by your aesthetician. If scabbing does occur, keep the area moisturized and inform our medical aesthetician. Never pick or rub. We will let you know when it’s appropriate to resume use of your regular skin care regimen.