Medical-Grade Chemical Peels

Funk Facial Plastic Surgery offers medical-grade chemical peels applied in a supervised clinical setting. These peels use exfoliating acids at concentrations higher than retail or spa formulations to address dull complexion, uneven skin tone, fine lines, and sun damage. Depth of peel is matched to the patient's skin concerns and tolerance, ranging from superficial treatments with no downtime to medium-depth peels requiring a brief recovery period. Chemical peels are often used to prepare the skin before surgery or to maintain results after treatment.

Medical-grade chemical peels at Funk Facial Plastic Surgery provide a non-laser pathway to skin renewal, using controlled acid application to remove damaged outer layers and trigger regenerative processes in the dermis below. Chemical peels work through the controlled application of exfoliating agents — such as alpha hydroxy acids (glycolic, lactic), beta hydroxy acids (salicylic), trichloroacetic acid (TCA), or phenol — at concentrations selected to reach a specific skin depth. Superficial peels address the very outermost layers of skin, producing a mild refresh of tone and texture with minimal to no downtime; these are suited to patients seeking preparation or maintenance between more intensive procedures. Medium-depth peels penetrate to the upper dermis, more effectively targeting sun spots, pigmentation irregularities, fine lines, and superficial acne scarring at the cost of a short recovery period involving peeling and redness over several days. In a plastic surgery setting, chemical peels hold a particularly complementary role: they are frequently recommended as a preparation for surgical procedures to optimise skin quality in advance, and as a post-surgical maintenance tool to extend and protect outcomes. They can also be combined with other in-office treatments such as microneedling or laser therapy for a layered approach to skin renewal. At Funk Facial, peel selection is guided by the patient's skin type (Fitzpatrick scale), concerns, prior treatment history, and recovery availability. Darker skin types require careful acid selection to minimise the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and the practice's clinical background informs this nuanced approach. A series of superficial peels spaced several weeks apart is a common protocol for progressive skin improvement, while a single medium-depth peel may be recommended for more focused correction. The practice's full-spectrum treatment menu means chemical peels are always considered in the context of the patient's broader skin health plan.