Chemical Peels

Better Med Spa offers customized chemical peels starting at $225 using a physician-supervised selection of glycolic, salicylic, TCA, and retinoic acids matched to each client's skin concerns. Three-packs are available at $635. The Green Sea Peel at $170 uses acid-free marine spicule technology to resurface skin and address hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and enlarged pores with minimal downtime. All peels include a post-procedure aftercare protocol guided by licensed estheticians.

Better Med Spa and Wellness in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood offers medical-grade chemical peel services under the supervision of Medical Director Dr. Brett Brechner, DO, with treatments tailored to individual skin types and concerns by licensed estheticians. The Personalized Chemical Peel Facial starts at $225 per session with a three-pack at $635. Each session begins with a thorough skin assessment to determine which acid combination and concentration best suits the client's concerns. The clinic works with glycolic acid for general brightening and texture refinement, salicylic acid for acne-prone and congested skin, TCA (trichloroacetic acid) for deeper resurfacing and pigmentation correction, retinoic acid for fine lines and cellular turnover, and retinol blends for patients requiring a gentler introduction to acid treatment. Downtime is minimal for most formulations, with mild flaking possible over one to two days for stronger preparations. The Green Sea Peel at $170 per session (three-pack $459) uses marine spicule micro-channels rather than chemical acids. Tiny silica structures from freshwater sponges create micro-injuries in the stratum corneum that trigger the skin's natural healing cascade — stimulating collagen production and cell renewal without the pH-dependent mechanism of conventional acid peels. The Green Sea Peel is particularly effective for uneven texture, hyperpigmentation, acne scarring, enlarged pores, fine lines, and melasma. Clients typically experience mild redness and flaking for approximately one day with no makeup recommended during that window. A Blue Spicule Peel using similar marine technology is also available for patients seeking an alternative spicule protocol. All peels include post-procedure aftercare guidance to protect and optimize results, and series packages deliver the best cumulative improvement in skin quality.