Neostrata Pro-System
Glycolic Peel
Remove layers of skin build up with this medical strength chemical peel and reveal a brighter, smoother and rejuvenated complexion
What Is A Chemical Peel?
Chemical skin peels work by exfoliating (removing layers of skin cell build-up) for a brighter and smoother complexion. NEOSTRATA® Professional Peel Treatments are clinical-strength chemical peels provided exclusively by medical skin health professionals
What Is A Glycolic Acid Peel?
Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that can be extracted from fruits, sugar beets, and sugar cane. These peels effectively exfoliate the skin’s surface layers and encourage skin renewal with little to no peeling, flaking or downtime, making Neostrata® Glycolic Acid Peels an ideal fit for those with an active and busy lifestyle.
Does The Glycolic Acid Peel Hurt?
While you may experience slight discomfort, which may include stinging, burning, itching, tingling or a heat-like sensation, superficial chemical peels should not be painful. You will be asked how you are feeling throughout the procedure to gauge any discomfort.
How Long Does The Treatment Take?
The treatment itself takes around 15-20 minutes. The appointment time is longer allowing for a comfortable and relaxed consultation about your needs and expectations.
Is There Any Downtime?
There is often no healing or recovery time after a NEOSTRATA® ProSystem AHA peel; skin looks and feels normal within a few days to a week after. Skin may be more sensitive than usual from the peel for 1 – 4 days, but may take a week or longer. During this time, you should use gentle products.
Does The Peel Require Any Preparation?
Pre-peel preparation products are designed to help prepare your skin for peel ingredients like Glycolic Acid and Retinol. If you’re new to AHAs, we recommend using a NEOSTRATA RESURFACE Skincare Regimen: Foaming Glycolic Wash, Glycolic Renewal Serum and Glycolic Renewal Smoothing Cream for 2 weeks prior to receiving a NEOSTRATA® ProSystem Professional Peel treatment. This is highly recommended but optional. These can be purchased through ADS Aesthetics at least 2 weeks prior to your treatment.
How Many Treatments Are Recommended?
A series of 4 – 6 NEOSTRATA® ProSystem Peels at regular intervals can provide visible results similar to more aggressive peels without associated downtime.
Is Any Maintenance Required After The Peel?
Neostrata products can be purchased through ADS to help soothe and hydrate skin post-procedure but are not an absolute requirement to have the peel. An SPF however is absolutely essential.
The use of a minimum SPF of 30 however is absolutely essential after a chemical peel.