Chemical Peels

SkinCare Physicians of Georgia administers medical-grade chemical peels through SkinSense Medical Spa, targeting dark spots, fine lines, uneven pigmentation, and rough skin texture. Peels use exfoliating chemical agents — including alpha-hydroxy acids, trichloroacetic acid, and combination formulations — to dissolve damaged surface cells and stimulate fresh skin renewal from beneath. Performed under dermatologist oversight, peel strength and active ingredients are matched to each patient's skin type, concern, and tolerance for downtime, ranging from superficial lunchtime treatments to medium-depth resurfacing peels.

SkinCare Physicians of Georgia offers physician-supervised chemical peel treatments through the SkinSense Medical Spa, applying controlled concentrations of exfoliating chemical agents to the skin to accelerate cellular turnover and address a broad spectrum of surface and mid-dermal concerns. Chemical peels work by disrupting the protein bonds that hold damaged or dead corneocytes in the stratum corneum and, at greater depths, denaturing proteins in the living epidermal and dermal layers, triggering an organised wound-healing response that replaces the treated tissue with fresher, more evenly pigmented, and structurally improved skin. Superficial peels using alpha-hydroxy acids — including glycolic acid (derived from sugar cane), lactic acid (derived from milk), and mandelic acid (derived from almonds) — dissolve the intercellular adhesion complexes in the stratum corneum, producing gentle exfoliation suitable for mild discolouration, dry texture, mild acne breakouts, and preliminary anti-ageing intervention. These peels carry minimal downtime and can be performed in a 30–45 minute visit with return-to-work the same day. Medium-depth peels using trichloroacetic acid (TCA) at concentrations of 20–35% penetrate to the papillary dermis, producing a 'frost' (protein denaturation) visible immediately on application and resulting in four to seven days of peeling and redness; the post-peel skin that emerges is notably more even in tone and texture with improved surface smoothness. Combination peel formulations — such as the Jessner's solution combined with TCA — modulate penetration depth and extend the zone of treatment to address moderate photodamage, pigmentation from solar lentigines and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and superficial acne scarring. At SkinCare Physicians of Georgia, all chemical peel treatments are selected and supervised by the clinic's physician team, ensuring that peel type, acid concentration, and number of applications are appropriate for the patient's Fitzpatrick skin type (with particular attention to hyperpigmentation risk in Fitzpatrick IV–VI patients) and the specific clinical indication being addressed. Post-peel skincare protocols and sun avoidance are prescribed as part of each treatment plan to protect the newly revealed skin during recovery.