Chemical Peels

Atlanta Face & Body performs chemical peels for skin resurfacing, targeting uneven skin tone, fine lines, sun damage, acne scarring, and dull complexion. Peels are customised to the patient's skin type and concern level, ranging from light superficial peels with no downtime to medium-depth treatments requiring several days of recovery. Treatments are delivered in the practice's med spa by trained aesthetic providers in Atlanta's Cobb Galleria district.

Chemical peels at Atlanta Face & Body are professional-grade skin resurfacing treatments delivered in the practice's medical spa setting, where providers have direct access to physician oversight from Dr. Elizabeth Whitaker's team. The treatments use controlled application of exfoliating acids to remove damaged outer layers of skin and stimulate cellular renewal, producing improvements in texture, tone, and clarity. The practice offers peels calibrated to different depths and indications. Superficial peels — typically using alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) such as glycolic or lactic acid, or low-concentration salicylic acid — remove only the outermost epidermis, producing a brightening effect with no significant downtime. These are suitable for routine skin maintenance, mild hyperpigmentation, and general texture refinement. A series of monthly treatments is typically recommended to build cumulative results. Medium-depth peels, which may use trichloroacetic acid (TCA) or enhanced formulations, penetrate into the upper dermis and produce more pronounced improvement in moderate sun damage, melasma, acne scarring, and fine to moderate rhytids. Recovery involves visible peeling over three to seven days, with treated skin appearing pink and sensitive during the healing process. Sun protection is essential post-treatment. Atlanta's warm, sunny climate makes sun damage a particularly prevalent concern among patients, and chemical peels are frequently combined with other treatments — such as Botox for dynamic lines or dermal fillers for volume loss — to achieve a comprehensive rejuvenation result. Patients with darker Fitzpatrick skin types receive tailored peel protocols to minimise the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Pricing is determined at the initial consultation based on peel type and treatment area.