Type
Chemical Peels
Duration
45 min
Professional chemical peels from SkinMedica (Vitalize Peel), SkinCeuticals, and Skinbetter Science formulations, ranging from glycolic superficial peels to medical-grade medium-depth treatments. Addresses skin texture, hyperpigmentation, acne, fine lines, and signs of aging. Series of three to six treatments recommended. Administered by aestheticians and supervised by Harvard-trained dermatologists at SkinCare Physicians.
SkinCare Physicians offers a structured chemical peel programme through the clinic's aesthetician services, using professional-grade peel formulations from SkinMedica, SkinCeuticals, and Skinbetter Science — brands that are exclusively available through physician-supervised practices. Chemical peels exfoliate the skin by applying a controlled acid solution that loosens and removes damaged outer skin layers, stimulating the production of new epidermal cells and, at medium peel depths, triggering dermal collagen remodelling. The SkinMedica Vitalize Peel is a proprietary blend of alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs), beta-hydroxy acids (BHAs), retinoic acid, and salicylic acid in a medium-strength formulation that produces moderate exfoliation with two to three days of light peeling; it is particularly effective for hyperpigmentation, fine lines, acne-prone skin, and overall dull complexion. SkinCeuticals peels at the clinic include glycolic acid peels in concentrations tailored to individual skin sensitivity for superficial resurfacing, and the micropeel protocol combining salicylic and glycolic acids for congested and oily skin. Skinbetter Science's AlphaRet peels combine retinoid (lactic acid ester) and alpha-hydroxy acid chemistry in a pH-stable delivery system for gentler but sustained exfoliation. The deeper end of the peel range at SkinCare Physicians approaches medium-depth resurfacing, producing more pronounced exfoliation and pigment improvement at the cost of five to seven days of visible peeling and redness. All aesthetic services at the clinic are provided by licensed aestheticians under physician supervision. A series of three to six peels spaced two to four weeks apart is the standard recommendation for progressive improvement in skin texture, tone, and pigmentation.
Key Details
Boston-area pricing: $75–$200 for superficial peels (glycolic, salicylic); $150–$375 for medical-grade medium-depth peels (SkinMedica Vitalize, SkinCeuticals, Skinbetter). Series of 3–6 treatments typically recommended for best results. Price shown is a mid-range estimate for a single medical-grade peel session.
- Category
- Skin Treatments
- Duration
- 45 min
