Before	After

“I’m very excited with the change in my skin in just two treatments! I can’t wait to continue with my regular peels to get the best results with Dr. Young.”
–Kate H.

Seattle | Bellevue Chemical Peel:  A chemical peel exfoliates the skin’s top layers to reveal the softer and healthier skin below. Chemical peels are used to treat a variety of skin conditions, including environmentally damaged/hyperpigmented, acne prone and even sensitive skin types. In many cases, wrinkles caused by sun damage, age and heredity can be reduced and eliminated through the use of a series of chemical peels. Irregular skin pigmentation, sun-damaged skin, and even pre-cancerous keratoses may also improve as a result of chemical peels. This particular procedure can increase the skin’s tolerance to external factors and control acne. The strength of the chemical peel is determined by each Seattle chemical peel patient’s individual skin type and the degree of damage to the skin.

We offer an array of peels by our licensed aestheticians and registered nurses, including the Vitalize Peel by SkinMedica™, Jessner’s, Trichloroacetics acid and glycolic acid peels.

For one week before and after your peel, you may be advised to stop using electrolysis, waxing, depilatories, masks, peels or dermabrasion, Tretinoin (Vitamin A creams) and aggressive cleansing with Loofas.

You should avoid direct exposure to the sun for extended periods of time for the first week or two, after your peel. During the first two weeks post-peel, you should also avoid other activities that would aggravate your skin such as exfoliation or waxing.

After a chemical peel you will be instructed to care for your skin much like how we care for our patients after CO2 resurfacing. You will recover much faster with lighter, more superficial peels while deeper peels will be more akin to the recovery you will have with CO2 laser resurfacing. In general, we advise that you follow the same post procedure care as with CO2 resurfacing until you start peeling and have complete regeneration of your skin. We highly suggest that you consider reading all the links on the page on laser resurfacing, especially after a more aggressive chemical peel (medium or deep depth chemical peel) At this time you can then start your regular skin care regimen. You will want to start slowly on your regular skin care at first and make sure that you are not too sensitive to it initially. Increased sensitivity to your regular products is possible initially. Chemical peel patients with dry skin may receive a recommendation to use the Rejuvenative Moisturizer, and patients with oily skin may receive a recommendation to use the Ultra Sheer Moisturizer. These products are part of the physician-grade line by SkinMedica™, the manufacturer of the Vitalize Peel™, intended to moisturize your skin while it is exfoliating.

Below are some videos for you to watch. We included CO2 resurfacing to give you an idea of another option for resurfacing for your skin. The type of chemical peels that we do can range from very minimally invasive to significantly deeper. One thing to remember is that the more aggressive you approach the chemical peel, the more results you will get but also the more recovery and more risks. We are currently working on a live video demonstration of our more superficial peels.

If you are interested at anytime about scheduling an appointment you can email, call (425-990-3223) and even text message us at anytime. Click here if you would like to find out more about our consultation process. If you live out of town, we can set up a phone consultation for you and show you how to take the 5 basic photos you will need. For more information on preparing for your procedure we have an informative Plastic Surgery Patient Care Page and Wound Care and Scar Prevention Page.

Videos by Dr. Young

Chemical Peel Jessner’s Live Video Demonstration By Dr Young of Seattle, WA

TCA Cross Method – Acne Scar Remedy / Treatment Thru the use of 80% TCA for Ice Pick Scars By Dr Young of Seattle, WA

CO2 Laser Resurfacing of the Neck and Live Demonstration By Dr. Young of Seattle / Bellevue Washington. Although this is not a direct demonstration of a chemical peel, we show this because it is one of the main options other than a chemical peel to resurface the skin.

CO2 laser resurfacing, live video demonstration By Dr. Young of Seattle / Bellevue Washington. Again, although this is not a direct demonstration of a chemical peel, we show this because it is one of the main options other than a chemical peel to resurface the skin.

Chemical Peels »

* To reduce the risk of bruising, you will be advised to stop taking fish oil, Vitamin E, herbal
medications, supplements, aspirin and anti-inflammatories 1-2 weeks prior to treatment, if
possible. Inform Dr. Young of all of your prescriptions, over-the-counter remedies and herbal
supplements, oral or topical products, and if you may be pregnant.

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