Chemical Peels In Houston, TX

Chemical peels are non-surgical treatments that involve applying specific chemical mixtures to the skin’s surface. The chemicals in your peel will be customized to address your specific needs and goals.

Peels use acids to cause gradual peeling of dead and damaged skin cells. This process triggers the body’s natural healing process, causing new skin cells to form in the treated areas. These skin cells will be smooth and free of any damage. As a result, the targeted region will look more youthful and revitalized.

Light Peels

Light, or superficial, chemical peels are designed to gently remove skin cells from the outer layer of the skin (the epidermis). These peels are an excellent choice for people with sensitive skin or those new to chemical peels.

Light peels address shallow skin issues such as fine lines, uneven complexion, acne, and dryness. They typically contain milder chemicals such as maleic acid, lactic acid, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and other alpha-hydroxy acids and beta-hydroxy acids.

Medium Peels

Medium-depth chemical peels penetrate beyond the epidermis into the papillary layer (the superficial layer of the dermis), achieving enhanced rejuvenation. These peels are excellent for acne scars, moderate wrinkles, and skin discoloration. Medium peels typically contain glycolic acid and trichloroacetic acid.

Deep Peels

Deep chemical peels penetrate to the lower dermal layer, effectively peeling away dead and damaged skin cells. This allows for the treatment of severe skin issues such as deep wrinkles, scars, certain growths, and sun damage.

Deep peels are composed of carbolic acid (phenol), a chemical capable of creating a controlled second-degree burn. It’s best to avoid this peel if you have a darker skin tone, since phenol can cause skin discoloration.

Chemical peels can be safely combined with injectable treatments like neuromodulators and dermal fillers. Ideally, your peel should be done before the injections, not after. However, when it must be done afterward, this can still be safe.

When getting a peel first, it’s best to wait on the injectable treatment until after your skin has fully healed. This reduces the chance of increased inflammation, swelling, or issues with results. This healing process can take several weeks.

Neuromodulators

Neuromodulators like BOTOX, Dysport, and Xeomin are often paired with chemical peels. These injectables block nerve signals to overcontracted facial muscles, allowing them to relax. By helping these muscles relax, neuromodulators also help the overlying skin relax, smoothing away fine wrinkles like glabellar lines and crow’s feet.

Fillers

Soft-tissue dermal fillers like Juvederm, Restylane, Revanesse, Belotero, and RHA fillers reduce moderate age lines and harsh facial folds, such as the nasolabial folds and marionette lines. They also address volume loss in areas like the cheeks, temples, and jawline. These injectables create instant volume in the skin by replenishing its hyaluronic acid supply.

Origins Plastic Surgery is your ideal choice for chemical peels, thanks to the experience and skill of our highly trained staff. We provide a wide variety of surgical and non-surgical rejuvenation options in Houston, and our satisfied patients frequently recommend us to friends and family.

Dr. Rohan Joshi is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ABO-HNS). Dr. Joshi is an experienced plastic surgeon with a wealth of knowledge in facial aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.

He attended Princeton and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, followed by an Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia and Cornell. Next, Dr. Joshi completed a Head and Neck Cancer fellowship at Case Western in Ohio, followed by a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship at the University of Toronto.