Chemical Peels in McKinney

Modern Solutions
for Exfoliation

Consultation:

No

Treatment Time:

45 Minutes

Treatments Needed:

3

Downtime:

Possible

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McKinney Magazine

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McKinney Magazine

2013

Best of 

McKinney & Allen
Living Magazine

2019 - 2020

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McKinney Magazine

2013

Acne scars •

Age spots •

Aging skin •

Melasma •

Scars •

Sagging skin •

Wrinkles •

Exfoliate and Reduce Scarring With Peels

At the Dermatology Center of McKinney, the team closely follows the treatments that patients prefer. This includes a range of chemical peels designed to address various skin issues. Whether patients are interested in regular light peels for consistent exfoliation or need a deeper peel to tackle significant scarring, the team provides the necessary support and care.

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Light, Medium, and Deep

Light chemical peels decrease the skin’s PH value, loosening the connection of dead skin from living skin. This starts the exfoliation process, revealing a new layer of skin underneath. The epidermis grows back thicker as a response to external stimuli.

Medium and Deep chemical peels cause cell death in the epidermis and dermis. When the body senses damage to these layers of the body, it begins to heal itself.

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Dr. James P. Ralston, M.D., F.A.A.D., leads the charge in cutting-edge aesthetic solutions at the Dermatology Center of McKinney. He and his team specialize in a range of skincare treatments spanning psoriasis to skin cancer identification.

Established in 2008 with the purpose of enhancing the health and well-being of their patients, they raise the standard for medical and aesthetic excellence.

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Patients can design their personalized path to optimal health and wellness with the Dermatology Center of McKinney’s intuitive treatment planner.

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Types of Chemical Peels

Light peels remove only the epidermis (top layer) of your skin. Light peels can be great for treating fine wrinkles, uneven skin tone, acne, and dry skin.

Medium peels remove your epidermis and the layer below it known as the dermis. The chemical agent in medium peels is slightly stronger than light peels.

Deep peels remove your epidermis, along with the upper and middle layer of your dermis. These chemical peels are best suited to treat deeper wrinkles, intense scars, and precancerous skin patches. They should be used sparingly.

Preparing for Your Peel

For Light Peels:

  • Apply sunscreen regularly to protect your skin from damage.
  • Do not tweeze, wax, or treat the area you wish to peel 1 week prior.
  • Arrive to your appointment with a fully clean face clear of makeup or other products.

For Stronger Peels:

  • Avoid extensive sun exposure 10 days before your treatment.
  • No facial waxing, tweezing, or scraping 7 days before treatment.
  • Pause using products like Renova, Differin, Tazorac, Avage, or Ziana, if you’re on one.

Post-Treatment Care

For Light Peels:

  • Wash your face with cool water. Hot water might feel uncomfortable.
  • Moisturize and hydrate your skin to speed up the recovery process.
  • Apply sunscreen to protect your skin from harm. Its outermost layer is gone.

For Stronger Peels:

  • Avoid picking scabs or flaking skin.
  • Use petroleum jelly for the first few days on peeling areas.
  • Gently apply a cold compress to especially inflamed areas.

What to Expect

Before receiving chemical peels at the Dermatology Center of McKinney, patients meet with a provider for a skin consultation. During this meeting, ongoing concerns, goals, and sensitivities are discussed to select the most suitable chemical peel. A personalized treatment plan is then created based on this consultation.

During the treatment, the provider ensures the patient is comfortable, cleans the treatment area, and applies the chemical peel product.

Some results may be noticeable immediately, while others may become apparent as the skin heals over time.

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