Chemical Peels in Naperville, IL

Our customized chemical peel aesthetic treatments provide different options to achieve the highest quality results. Chemical peels are often used as part of our exclusive, DRP Method, an innovative skin health restoration approach pioneered by Dr. Jeffrey T. S. Hsu. Chemical peels are a type of skin treatment that involves the application of a chemical solution to the skin. The solution is used to remove the outer layer of dead skin cells, revealing smooth, luminous and, more youthful-looking skin. Chemical peels can help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, acne, and other skin imperfections. They may also be performed for anti-aging, rebooting the skin, and as part of a dermal restoration process.

At all three of our clinics in Naperville, Itasca, and Joliet, IL, we feature chemical peel treatments that will minimize skin flaws, like fine lines, wrinkles, scars, rough patches, hyperpigmentation issues, and more. Depending on your skin concerns, our medical aestheticians, trained under the guidance of Dr. Jeffrey T.S. Hsu’s, The DRP Method, they will first examine your skin to identify any underlying skin damage as well as your skin needs. From there, they will make recommendations for a chemical peel that will address your needs as well as your lifestyle. Chemical peels can range from superficial or known as the “lunchtime peel” to deep, where visible layers of skin can shed a couple of days post-treatment. Solutions such as glycolic, salicylic, trichloroacetic, mandelic and lactic acid are usually used. A chemical peel facial is a noninvasive method that can be done for the face, neck, and décollatage. We also offer specialized chemical peels that target and treat specific skin conditions or skin types such as melasma or Asian and Indian skin.

Light peels: Light chemical peels, such as the ZO® Stimulator peel, can be performed during a lunch break so you can go right back to your routine. Light peels remove the outer layer of your skin (the epidermis), giving your complexion a softer texture and a more radiant appearance. We usually recommend this light treatment around once a month for the best glowing results.

Medium-depth peels: This peel penetrates deeper into your skin. Most of our patients prefer to have this strength of facial treatment during a long weekend. You may also experience increased discomfort during and up to an hour following the treatment. Medium-depth or retinol-based peels are best for patients who have mild to moderate damage to their skin. Depending on your skin concerns, our medical aesthetician will customize your peel treatment by utilizing a custom array of chemicals such as glycolic acids, salicylic acids, and TCA amongst many others. A Vitamin A-based peel may also be recommended.

Deep peels: Deep chemical peels, such as the PCA peel from PCA Skin and the Enlighten™? peel, usually help patients who have dark age spots, severe sun-damaged skin, entrenched acne scars, and/or deep-seated scars. The Enlighten peel in particular is a medical-grade peel that works as a depigmentation system, and lessens the appearance of hyperpigmentation and melasma. This level of chemical peel may yield a few days of downtime and some post-treatment effects such as slight itching or swelling to the face, redness, and or peeling of the skin. Your provider will inform you of all pre-and post treatment information at the time of consultation.

Specialty peel: Some skin conditions may restrict treatments to a combination of chemical peels and at-home medical grade skincare regimen, Oak Dermatology is proud to offer specialty chemical peels for addressing very specific skin concerns like melasma, acne, ultimate skin restore (laser-peel combo) amongst others.