Chemical peels are a safe, effective means of addressing many skin concerns, including signs of aging, acne scars and sun damage. If you are in the Asheville, Hendersonville, or Waynesville, NC, discover what chemical peels can do for your skin by scheduling a consultation with a member of our team.

What Are Chemical Peels?

Chemical peels are a class of products that exfoliate your skin through chemical reactions. They can slough off dead skin cells, reduce sebum (the oil produced by your skin), treat acne, increase skin cell turnover rate, reduce hyperpigmentation and more.

They're called chemical peels because some stronger formulations cause the outer layers of skin to peel off, a process that can take from days to weeks. Superficial or mild chemical peels cause little to no peeling and don't require downtime.

Who Are the Best Candidates for Chemical Peels?

Chemical peels are ideal for individuals with sun damage, fine lines, uneven skin tone, or acne scarring. They work best for those who have realistic expectations and healthy skin free from active infections or severe conditions. Commitment to following aftercare instructions is also crucial for optimal results. Consulting a dermatologist or skincare professional can help determine if a chemical peel is right for you.

What Can You Treat with Chemical Peels?

We use chemical peels to address a variety of skin concerns on the face and neck, enhancing overall skin texture and tone.

Forehead

Chemical peels can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the forehead, smoothing out the skin and giving it a more youthful look.

Between the Brows

Peels are effective in treating glabellar lines, often referred to as 11 lines. These lines can create a permanently angry or concerned appearance, but chemical peels help to soften them by promoting skin regeneration.

Corners of the Eyes

Chemical peels can diminish the appearance of crow's feet, the lines that form at the corners of the eyes due to smiling and eye movement, by stimulating collagen production and improving skin texture.

Bridge of the Nose

Bunny lines, or the creases that appear on the bridge or sides of the nose when you wrinkle it, can be smoothed out with the help of chemical peels, resulting in a more even skin surface.

Upper Lip

Vertical lines on the upper lip, often called smoker's lines, can be reduced with chemical peels. These peels help to exfoliate the skin and encourage new cell growth, minimizing the appearance of these lines.

Chemical Peels We Offer

We offer a range of chemical peels to suit every patient and skin type. Discover skin-brightening enzyme peels, transformative deeper peels and everything in between.

Most of our products are from PCA SKIN, an innovative developer of blended chemical peels. PRX-133, our "no-peel peel," is from Italian manufacturer WiQo.

PCA Enzymes Peel Series

Our gentlest options, products from PCA SKIN target various skin conditions and require zero downtime.

PCA Peel with Hydroquinone

Effective as both a light and medium peel, the PCA Peel with hydroquinone softens fine lines, improves acne and lightens hyperpigmentation. It contains lactic acid (14%), salicylic acid (14%), citric acid (10%) and kojic acid (3%) along with hydroquinone (2%).

The more layers your provider applies, the stronger the peel becomes, and the more noticeable your results will be.

This peel is recommended for people looking to address recurring acne, signs of aging and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) caused by acne. It requires 5–7 days of recovery.

PCA Peel (hydroquinone-free)

This version of the PCA Peel omits hydroquinone, which some people cannot tolerate; it's also better suited for darker skin tones and can be safe for all skin types. This peel is otherwise formulated identically to the PCA Peel with hydroquinone, treats the same concerns (except for PIH) and involves the same recovery.

PCA Sensi Peel

The Sensi Peel is a gentle treatment that brightens the skin, corrects hyperpigmentation and improves texture and tone. It's designed to be safe for all skin tones and sensitive skin. The Sensi Peel combines the peeling effects of 10% lactic acid and 6% trichloroacetic acid (TCA) with melanin inhibitors, acne-fighting ingredients and skin-firming vitamin C.

We recommend the Sensi Peel for adults of any age, especially those with skin sensitivity. Expect approximately 1 week of recovery time after your peel.

PCA Pure Retinol Peel

This powerful peel rejuvenates, smooths and tightens the skin while evening out skin tone. It chemically exfoliates the skin and also increases cell turnover rate. It's available in concentrations of 4% or 6% retinol, and contains soothing extracts, fruit oil and vitamin E.

The Pure Retinol Peel is recommended for people with normal to resilient skin in need of rejuvenation. It requires 7–10 days of recovery.

PCA MD Peel (CC13)

This peel rejuvenates the skin, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, and improves skin tone. It combines lactic acid (10%) and TCA (20%) with antioxidant ingredients. It's considered a medium peel, but its strength can be determined by the number of layers applied.

The MD Peel is recommended for men and women with resilient skin. Recovery time is approximately 2 weeks.

PRX-T33 Perfect Intense Liquid from WiQo

Called the "no-peel peel," PRX-133 provides immediate aesthetic improvement with none of the downtime associated with other medium-depth peels. The patented combination of TCA, kojic acid and hydrogen peroxide penetrate deeply into the dermis without damaging the outermost layer of the skin.

PRX-T33 treats:

• Acne and acne scars
• Enlarged pores
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Hyperpigmentation, including age spots and melasma
• Sagging skin
• Sun damage
• Skin dullness and dryness
• Stretch marks
• Traumatic scars

PRX-T33 can be effective for adult men and women of any age, but most of our patients are in their 40s, 50s and 60s.

We recommend that patients undergo a series of four treatments scheduled 1 week apart. Between treatments, you'll apply specially formulated products from WiQo to moisturize your skin and ensure optimal results.