Why I Love Chemical Peels: How You May Be Missing Out on an Anti-Aging Treatment

Here is why I love chemical peels for myself and my patients. I am a huge fan of doing chemical peels which are very different from the home face masks we are having fun with while staying at home more. These medical grade solutions that we carefully apply to patients provide similar benefits to retinoids (Vitamin A derived). I know we need to come up with a better name as the name "chemical peels" can seem daunting or scare away many patients from trying it. Melasma is a common issue we see in men and women and given that lasers can cause worsening of this condition, chemical peels are your best option, so do not fear it! Unfortunately some people are ordering these products online and are trying to DIY it at home. The horror stories we see online resulting from inexperienced people applying these various acids to their face are picking up in number. This video is to reassure you that chemical peels are a great "lunchtime" treat for yourself where you could get a treatment done in the middle of the day, and return back to work without people noticing you had a peel done. The video goes over expectations and ways to prepare for your first treatment with me. As mentioned in this youtube video, I perform the treatments myself when you make a rejuvenating peel with me in the office. Quick fire benefits: 1. Helps clean out pores (very nice with increased mask use causing black heads) and clears up inflammatory acne 2. Helps increase cell turnover and thus increases collagen