Our medical peels are available as a one-time procedure, or in a series for optimum results. Please call SilkMD to schedule a consultation with one of our aestheticians for an evaluation.

Lactic 10% - 55%
When Lactic Acid is applied to the skin, it chemically exfoliates the outer surface of the skin and encourages new cell turnover. Lactic Acid is a natural humectant, pulling moisture from the collagen levels to the surface of skin. It has a “plumping” effect, particularly on dry and dehydrated skin. This treatment is relatively non-irritating with very little, if any, down time for the patient. Lactic works extremely well on dry and sun damaged skin.
Contra-Indications: Milk Allergies

Glycolic 20% - 55%
When Glycolic acid is applied to the skin, it chemically exfoliates the outer surface of the skin and encourages new cell turnover. This Treatment is relatively non – irritating with little down time for the patient. If you want to see more clarity in the surface texture of the skin, soften lines and other topical marks this is the peel for you. This is a perfect peel for dull skin that needs to be refreshed. Glycolic works best on oily to normal skin.
Contra-Indications: Allergies to sugar cane or strawberries.

Salicylic 10% - 30% — A Silk MD Favorite
Salicylic acid is a superior exfoliant that improves the appearance of aging skin. In addition to exfoliating the cells of the outer layer of skin it has also been show to exfoliate the cells of the interior of skin pores. Salicylic acid is best suited to oily acne prone skin. Patients can expect skin sensitivity for 24-48 hours, moderate flaking for 2-4 days.
Contra-Indications: Aspirin Allergies

Jessner’s
This a medium depth peel designed to for patients who have already experienced a light peel and who want a deeper exfoliation. Jessner’s solution is very effective for a wide range of patients, with particularly positive benefits for those with: photo damage, active acne, acne prone / oily skin, acne scarring, and medium wrinkling. Patients have the potential to peel for 7 – 10 days.
Pre-Treatment considerations apply.
Contra-Indications: Severe milk and aspirin allergies.

TCA
This is a deeper peeling class of acid used for acne scaring, lines above the lip, freckles, wrinkles and hyper pigmentation. This acid penetrates the epidermis into the upper layers of the dermis. You can expect to peel for 5-7 days, what is revealed is “new” skin with long lasting results.

See also:

• FAQ: Facial Peels