Chemical Peel in Waxhaw

Radiant 30 is a light chemical peel. Its main active ingredient, lactic acid, gently exfoliates dull, dry, and sensitive skin.

Radiant 30 plumps and exfoliates skin, encouraging the body to replace old, dead skin cells with new ones. These new cells yield smoother, more hydrated, and more luminous skin.

The Glow Peel—a medium-strength peel—combines salicylic and lactic acid. Salicylic acid, a chemical exfoliant commonly used in skincare, dissolves dead skin cells and oils found in your pores.

The Glow Peel can reduce hyperpigmentation (dark spots), fine lines, and wrinkles while improving skin texture for overall skin rejuvenation.

The Power Peel is a deep chemical peel. It contains the same ingredients as the Glow Peel, but in stronger concentrations.

The Power Peel targets hyperpigmentation (dark spots), sun damage, fine lines, wrinkles, large pores, and uneven skin texture. Skin tone, texture, and tightness may improve.

Patient eligibility depends on several factors. Clients are not eligible for a chemical peel in Waxhaw if they are currently pregnant or breastfeeding. We also can’t treat patients with a history of keloids and frequent or severe cold sores. Patients must be older than 18 to qualify.

Refrain from taking Accutane for 6 months prior to your appointment. Wait 1 week following excessive sun exposure or a sunburn before scheduling your appointment.

If you’re unsure of your eligibility, contact the team at Dogwood Face & Body for a comprehensive consultation.

Yes, patients with medium-to-dark skin tones (skin types V and VI on the Fitzpatrick skin scale) can safely get a light or medium chemical peel.

Deep peels are not recommended for darker skin tones due to the risk of hyperpigmentation (dark spots) and hypopigmentation (light spots).

If you’re unsure if a chemical peel is safe for your skin, contact the team at Dogwood Face & Body for a comprehensive consultation.

Chemical peels in Waxhaw use unique chemical solutions from AlumierMD to remove the outer layers of the skin and reveal new, healthier skin. This new layer usually has fewer wrinkles and a more even tone.

This peel stimulates the body’s natural healing process, increasing collagen and elastin production. Responsible for skin structure and elasticity, these 2 proteins repair and strengthen your skin for a healthier, more youthful appearance.

Chemical peels should not be painful. Depending on the strength of the chemical peel and your individual pain tolerance, you may experience mild-to-moderate levels of discomfort.

Patients may notice a mild tingling or burning sensation during a light peel (Radiant 30). Medium (Glow) and deep (Power) peels can have a higher discomfort level, with moderate tingling and burning sensations. Discomfort should reduce immediately after removing the peel.

Following a chemical peel, a Dogwood Face & Body team member applies the Recovery Balm, a gentle cleanser from AlumierMD safe for sensitive skin, calming redness and irritation.

At Dogwood Face & Body, we emphasize patient comfort and can answer any questions regarding the process during your consultation.

If performed by an experienced specialist, chemical peels are completely safe.

When you book a chemical peel in Waxhaw with a member of our Dogwood Face & Body team, we discuss your individual comfort level, your goals, your flexibility with downtime, and then decide which peel works best for your skin.

We have experience choosing the right peels for our guests, and we know when to advise you against a peel that may be too strong.

Light, medium, and deep are terms used to describe the varying strengths of chemical peel solutions. They refer to how “deep” into the skin the peel solution absorbs, along with how many layers it removes, and they indicate the length of downtime associated with each peel.

Light Peels

The gentlest kind of chemical peel is a light peel. These peels remove only the uppermost layer of skin, known as the epidermis.

Light peels have little-to-no downtime with mild discomfort, and we can perform them every 2 to 4 weeks to keep your skin looking refreshed.

We offer the Radiant 30 from AlumierMD as a light peel.

Medium Peels

A medium chemical peel in Waxhaw is the midpoint between light and deep peels. This strength removes the epidermis layer of skin, along with a small amount of the middle layer of skin (dermis).

Patients may feel moderate discomfort, like tingling or burning sensations. Medium peels have 3 to 5 days of downtime, and we can perform one every 1 to 2 months.

We offer the Glow Peel from AlumierMD as a medium peel.

Deep Peels

Deep peels are the strongest level of chemical peels. These formulas penetrate deeper into the dermis than medium peels, removing more layers.

Patients will experience moderate discomfort in the form of tingling or burning sensations. Deep peels have a downtime of 1 to 2 weeks, and we can perform one every 1 to 3 months.

We offer the Power Peel from AlumierMD as a deep peel.

Chemical peel recovery time varies depending on the strength of your peel. When you get a chemical peel in Waxhaw at Dogwood Face & Body, we recommend only light peels with 2 weeks of an event, as they have a shorter healing process and faster recovery time. However, the Radiant 30 Peel was specifically designed as a “pre-event” peel, formulated to give you a nice glow 3-5 days prior to the special occasion.

Schedule a medium or deep peel at least 2 weeks before your event. The more time you give your skin to recover, the less likely it will still be peeling or flaking at your event.

If you’re unsure which chemical peel fits your goals, schedule a consultation with a member of the Dogwood Face & Body team! Inform your specialist about your event timeline, and they can recommend a strategy customized to you.