Chemical Peels

Depending on the skin ailment you are trying to treat, our experts at the Synergy Aesthetic & Laser Clinic may concluded that a Chemical Peel would be best to treat your stubborn skin. Generally, fair-skinned and light-haired individuals whom fall on the lower end of the Fitzpatrick scale are the best candidates for a Chemical Peel. If you have darker skin however don’t be discouraged, you will most likely have positive results, depending on the type of issue being treated.

Some Contraindications that may prevent you from getting a Chemical Peel:

✘ If there is a history of Cold Sores (Herpes) you must pre-medicate.
✘ Individuals who have sun burn, active cold sores or warts, inflamed rosacea, or are wounded in the area to be treated.
✘ Persons who are hypersensitive and have a history of rashes or other skin reactions.
✘ Individuals whom have allergies to salicylates like aspirin.
✘ You must not have taken Accutane® within the past year.
✘ Persons who have undergone chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
✘ Individuals whom are pregnant or breast feeding.
✘ Persons with Vitiligo.
✘ Individuals with a history of an autoimmune disease (such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, etc.) or any condition that may weaken their immune system (such as diabetes).
✘ Persons whom had a reaction to the Patch Test.

Peels Offered at Synergy Aesthetics & Laser Clinic

Depending on your home care regime, the severity of your skin condition and number of layers applied during the peel, typically only once every four weeks does a Chemical Peel need to be done. We suggest no less than 3-6 Treatments to fully treat whatever complication you may be experiencing.

Our Chemical Peels typically take 30 Minutes to complete.

The Vivier Peel™

The Process

First and foremost we will cleanse your skin with our Vivierskin® Hexam Cleanser. After thoroughly rinsing the skin and patting dry, we then refresh the facial dermis with our Vivierskin® Refreshing Toner.

Once the Toner has done it’s thing, we let that dry and using a cotton pad, apply a thin layer all over the face of 90% Acetone to completely purify the skin. Next, Vaseline is applied to the areas meant to be protected (around your eyes, your lips, basically anywhere you don’t expect to be peeling), we then apply 0.1 fl oz of Vivierskin® Vivier Peel with a thin fan brush all over the face avoiding mucous membranes.

You may experience some facial tingling, and your skin may feel warm momentarily, but that moment shall pass. Finally before sending you home happy, we protect your new skin with a fine layer of Sheer Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Sun block.

TX JESSNER Plus Peel™

The Process

Much like the Classic Vivier Peel, we first start off by cleansing your skin with Vivierskin® Medicated Wash. After thoroughly rinsing the skin and patting dry, we prep the skin with 90% Acetone on a cotton pad.

Next, Vaseline is applied to the areas meant to be protected (around your eyes, your lips, basically anywhere you don’t expect to be peeling). We then apply 0.1 fl oz of Vivierskin® TX JESSNER PLUS™Peel with a thin fan brush all over the face avoiding mucous membranes.