Chemical Peels

Improve Skin Tone & Texture with Chemical Peels in Norfolk, VA

Chemical Peels are non-invasive skin rejuvenation treatments designed to improve skin tone, texture, and overall appearance. Using carefully selected exfoliating solutions, the treatment removes damaged outer layers of skin to encourage healthy cell turnover, revealing a smoother, brighter, and more refreshed complexion.

Treatments are customized to your skin type, concerns, and aesthetic goals. Whether you're looking to address acne, fine lines, sun damage, hyperpigmentation, or uneven texture, chemical peels can be tailored to deliver optimal results. Sessions are typically quick with minimal downtime, and improvements continue as your skin heals and regenerates, leaving your complexion looking healthier and more radiant.

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Your Chemical Peel Treatment Plan

  • Avoid sun exposure for at least one week before your appointment, and wear a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen daily to help protect your skin.
  • Pause exfoliating products such as retinoids, AHAs, BHAs, benzoyl peroxide, and scrubs for 3–7 days before treatment, or as directed by your provider.
  • Keep your skin hydrated by using a gentle cleanser and moisturizer in the days leading up to your appointment, and avoid waxing, threading, or other irritating treatments on the treatment area.
  • Arrive with clean skin free of makeup, lotions, sunscreen, or other skincare products unless instructed otherwise by your provider.
  • Share your medical history and current skincare routine with your provider, including any medications, recent cosmetic treatments, or history of cold sores, so your peel can be safely customized to your needs.
  • Skin Assessment: Your provider will evaluate your skin, discuss your concerns, and select the most appropriate chemical peel for your skin type and goals.
  • Cleansing & Preparation: The treatment area will be thoroughly cleansed to remove oils and impurities, ensuring the peel is applied evenly.
  • Peel Application: The chemical solution will be carefully applied to your skin. You may experience a mild tingling, warming, or stinging sensation while the peel is active.
  • Monitoring & Neutralization: Your provider will closely monitor your skin throughout the treatment. Depending on the type of peel, the solution may be neutralized or removed after the appropriate amount of time.
  • Post-Treatment Care: Once the peel is complete, soothing skincare products and sunscreen will be applied, and you'll receive personalized aftercare instructions to support proper healing and optimal results.
  • Wear SPF 30+ daily and avoid direct sun exposure.
  • Keep skin moisturized with a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer.
  • Don't pick or peel flaking skin—let it shed naturally.
  • Avoid retinoids and exfoliants until your provider says it's safe.
  • Skip heat and heavy workouts for 24–48 hours to minimize irritation.

Chemical Peel FAQs

Chemical peels are professional skin resurfacing treatments that use a specialized solution to exfoliate the outer layers of skin. They help improve the appearance of fine lines, acne, discoloration, sun damage, uneven texture, and dullness for a smoother, brighter complexion.

The chemical solution gently exfoliates damaged skin cells and stimulates healthy cell turnover. As your skin heals, new, fresher skin is revealed, resulting in a more even tone and improved texture.

Your provider will cleanse your skin and apply a customized chemical peel based on your skin type and goals. You may feel mild tingling or warmth during the treatment. Most appointments take about 30–45 minutes, and soothing products and sunscreen are applied afterward.

Many patients notice brighter, smoother skin within a few days after a light peel. Deeper peels may require more healing time, with full results becoming visible over one to two weeks. A series of treatments often provides the best long-term results.

Downtime depends on the type of peel. Light peels typically involve little to no downtime, while medium or deeper peels may cause redness, peeling, and flaking for several days. Your provider will recommend the best peel based on your skin and desired results.