Illuminize Peel®
The Illuminize Peel® helps provide vibrant, radiant looking skin with minimal downtime. It is appropriate for mild skin imperfections as determined by your practitioner. The Illuminize Peel® must be administered by a licensed medical professional.
Key Benefits of the Illuminize Peel®
- Brighten the overall appearance of the skin
- Radiant looking skin after one (1) peel
- More uniform complex
What's inside?
- Prepping Solution: Isopropyl Alcohol, Water/Aqua/Eau, Acetone
- Peeling Solution: Alcohol Denat., Water/Aqua/Eau, Salicylic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Resorcinol, Malic Acid, Phytic Acid, Panthenol, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
Who is the ideal candidate for an Illuminize Peel®?
- An Illuminize Peel®, the gentlest SkinMedica® Peel is appropriate for first-time, chemical-peel patients, patients with mild skin imperfections or patients that are looking for brighter, more radiant skin with no downtime.
Can an Illuminize Peel® be performed on patients with dark skin?
- An Illuminize Peel® is appropriate for all skin types.
How do I prepare for this peel?
- Any procedures and products that may increase skin sensitivity should be avoided before your Illuminize Peel® treatment
Will I peel after receiving an Illuminize Peel®?
- With an Illuminize Peel® patients should not expect to see visible peeling due to the superficial nature of this peel. There is no expected downtime with an Illuminize Peel®.
What can I expect immediately after having an Illuminize Peel®?
- Most patients leave the office looking healthy and fresh. Mild redness or discoloration may occur and can be covered with makeup.
How can I protect my skin post peel?
- Since new skin is more susceptible to sunburn, extra precautions should be taken to limit sun exposure for at least one week after the peel. Using a broad spectrum sunscreen product with an SPF 30 or higher is recommended.
How long should I wait between Illuminize Peel® treatments?
- For maximum results, the Illuminize Peel® can be received every two weeks until desired results are achieved. Results are cumulative and optimal benefits are seen with a series of three or more peels.
Can pregnant or lactating women receive an Illuminize Peel®?
- SkinMedica® peels should not be administered to pregnant or lactating women.
Vitalize Peel®
The Vitalize Peel® helps provide vibrant, radiant looking skin with minimal downtime. It is appropriate for mild skin imperfections as determined by your practitioner. The Vitalize Peel® must be administered by a licensed medical professional.
Key Benefits of the Rejuvenize Peel™
- Smooth the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and roughness
- Noticeable results after just one (1) peel, compelling results as three (3) to six (6) peels.
What's inside?
- Prepping Solution: Isopropyl Alcohol, Water/Aqua/Eau, Acetone
- Peeling Solution: Alcohol Denat., Salicyclic Acid, Resorcinol, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Isoceteth-20
- Retinol Solution: Alcohol Denat., Retinol
Who is the ideal candidate for an Vitalize Peel®
- A Vitalize Peel® is appropriate for patients with mild-to-moderate skin imperfections that result from skin aging and sun exposure, such as fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin tone and texture. Vitalize Peel® treatments also address skin unevenness that can be caused by acne scarring or other pigmentary changes.
Can a Vitalize Peel® be performed on patients with dark skin?
- A Vitalize Peel® is appropriate for all skin types.
How do I prepare for this peel?
- Any procedures and products that may increase skin sensitivity should be avoided before your treatment
What should I expect during the Vitalize Peel® procedure?
- The complete treatment is expected to take 45 minutes, which includes ample time to address any questions you may have, and a discussion on your post peel care. The actual application procedure is approximately 20 minutes. Tolerance to the procedure varies from patient to patient. Tingling or burning sensations are normal and expected reactions. A handheld fan can be used during the procedure to minimize discomfort, which usually subsides in a few minutes.
How will my skin look right after a Vitalize Peel®?
- A Vitalize Peel® can leave a yellowish tinge on the skin which is expected to last no longer than 2-3 hours. Mild to moderate redness is expected after any type of chemical peel procedure. The extent of redness varies from patient to patient. The face may appear redder than usual for some time after the treatment and completely resolves after the peeling is complete.
Will I peel after receiving a Vitalize Peel®?
- Your skin care professional will provide you with in depth post-procedure instructions. Your post-peel regimen will include SkinMedica® Sensitive Skin Cleanser or Facial Cleanser, moisturizer appropriate for your skin type, and Essential Defense sunscreens (tinted or untinted).
How can I protect my skin post peel?
- Since new skin is more susceptible to sunburn, extra precautions should be taken to limit sun exposure for at least one week after the peel. Using a broad spectrum sunscreen product with an SPF 30 or higher is recommended.
After the Vitalize Peel® treatment, when can I resume my regular skin care regimen?
- You can resume the use of your regular treatment products after you have completely finished peeling.
What results can I expect after the Vitalize Peel®?
- After the Vitalize Peel®, patients will notice an improvement in the appearance of overall skin condition, diminishment in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, smoothness of skin texture, more even skin color, and improved skin clarity.
How often can I have Vitalize Peel® treatments?
- Vitalize Peel® treatments can be repeated every 3-4 weeks.
How many treatments are required?
- Multiple treatments may be required to achieve desired results. The number of treatments is based on initial level of skin damage, and can vary from three (3) to six (6). The effect of the peel is cumulative and results are favorable when the peels are used in conjunction with SkinMedica® daily product regimen.
Can pregnant or lactating women receive an Vitalize Peel®?
- SkinMedica® peels should not be administered to pregnant or lactating women.
Rejuvenize Peel™
The Rejuvenize Peel™ helps smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. See noticeable improvement after just one peel and compelling results after three(3) to six(6) peels.
Appropriate for moderate to severe skin imperfections as determined by your practitioner. The Rejuvenize Peel® must be administered by a licensed medical professional.
Key Benefits of the
- Smooth the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and roughness
- Noticeable results after just one (1) peel, compelling results as three (3) to six (6) peels.
What's inside?
- Prepping Solution: Isopropyl Alcohol, Water/Aqua/Eau, Acetone
- Peeling Solution: Alcohol Denat., Water /Aqua/Eau, Salicylic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Resorcinol, Malic Acid, Phytic Acid, Panthenol, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
- Retinol Solution: Alcohol Denat., Retinol
Who is the ideal candidate for an
- A Rejuvenize Peel™ is appropriate for patients with moderate to severe skin imperfections that result from skin aging and sun exposure, such as fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin tone and texture. Rejuvenize Peel™ also address skin unevenness that can be caused by acne scarring or pigmentary changes
Can a Rejuvenize Peel™ be performed on patients with dark skin?
- A Rejuvenize Peel™ can be performed on patients with dark skin. However, patients with deeply pigmented skin color should receive Vitalize Peel® first, and after they establish tolerability to Vitalize Peel®, they can receive Rejuvenize Peel™.
How do I prepare for this peel?
- Any procedures and products that may increase skin sensitivity should be avoided before your Rejuvenize Peel™treatment.
What should I expect during the Rejuvenize Peel™ procedure?
- The complete treatment is expected to take 45 minutes, which includes ample time to address any questions you may have, and a discussion on your post peel care. The actual application procedure is approximately 20 minutes. Tolerance to the procedure varies from patient to patient. Tingling or burning sensations are normal and expected reactions. A handheld fan can be used during the procedure to minimize discomfort, which usually subsides in a few minutes.
How will my skin look right after a Rejuvenize Peel™?
- A Rejuvenize Peel™ can leave a yellowish tinge on the skin, which lasts no longer than 2-3 hours. Mild redness is expected after any type of chemical peel procedure. The extent of redness varies from patient to patient. The face may appear redder than usual for some time after the treatment and completely resolves after the peeling is complete.
Will I peel after receiving a Rejuvenize Peel™?
- The degree of peeling may vary depending on the individual’s skin condition and degree of the damage. Peeling can range from mild flaking to peeling in sheets. Regardless of the amount of peeling, the skin is still sloughing off at an accelerated rate, which will result in the following benefits: improvement in the appearance of skin tone and texture, smoothness of fine lines and wrinkles.
How can I protect my skin post peel?
- Since new skin is more susceptible to sunburn, extra precautions should be taken to limit sun exposure for at least one week after the peel. Using a broad spectrum sunscreen product with an SPF 30 or higher is recommended.
After the Rejuvenize Peel™ treatment, when can I resume my regular skin care regimen?
- You can resume the use of your regular treatment products after you have completely finished peeling.
What results can I expect after the Rejuvenize Peel™?
- After a Rejuvenize Peel™, treatment patients will notice an improvement of overall skin condition, diminishment in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, smoothness of skin texture and more even skin color and improved skin clarity.
How often can I have Rejuvenize Peel™ treatments?
- Rejuvenize Peel™ can be repeated every 4-6 weeks..
How many treatments are required?
- Multiple treatments may be required to achieve desired results. The number of treatments is based on initial level of skin damage, and can vary from 3 to 6. The effect of the peels is cumulative and results are more favorable when the peels are used in conjunction with a SkinMedica® daily product regimen.
Can pregnant or lactating women receive an Rejuvenize Peel™?
- SkinMedica® peels should not be administered to pregnant or lactating women.