Medical-Grade Peels & Jessner’s Peel

What is a Jessner’s peel?

A Jessner’s peel is a medical grade peel that is a non-invasive skin resurfacing procedure. At Healthy skin Centre, we perform hundreds of peels every year to treat a multitude of skin concerns. Jessner’s peels are very popular and safe when performed by the experts at Healthy Skin Centre.

Can I do my own peel at home?

Using peels at home is not advisable. It is possible to injure yourself. If you leave the product on too long, it could leave burns or sores. If you don’t prepare your skin properly, you might end up with uneven results.

How does it work?

The original Jessner’s peel was created almost 100 years ago by a doctor named Max Jessner. Since then, the peel formulation has been fine-tuned to contain a precise balance of lactic acid, salicylic acid and citric acid for optimal results. The Jessner’s peel formula is placed on your skin to dissolve the top most layers, and reveal fresher skin beneath the surface. Jessner’s peel can treat a number of skin concerns including:

• Acne and acne scars
• Age spots including melasma
• Dull complexion
• Fine lines
• Freckles and sun damage
• Rough feeling skin

What can I expect?

To get the best results, you will need to use a skincare routine carefully created by one of our skincare experts to get your skin ready for your peel. This ensures that the peel penetrates evenly all over your face, so you have consistent results. Right before the peel, we will apply numbing cream to help alleviate discomfort. After the peel, you will need to carefully follow our instructions to help your skin recover. Your skin may be red and swollen, and then become dry and flaky or crusty before starting to shed. A full recovery takes about 1 week. Chemical peels can be superficial, medium and deep in penetration. The deeper the peel the more dramatic the results, but the longer the recovery. A Jessner’s peel is a superficial peel. You will need multiple peels for the best results. The average number is 3 peels performed one month apart.

Acne Scar Peel

A TCA peel is a powerful non-invasive scar resurfacing procedure. At Healthy skin Centre, we perform hundreds of peels every year to treat a multitude of skin concerns. TCA peels are very popular and safe when performed by the experts at Healthy Skin Centre.

Can I do my own peel at home?

Using peels at home is not advisable. It is possible to injure your self. If you leave the product on too long, it could leave burns or sores. If you don’t prepare your skin properly, you might end up with uneven results.

How does it work?

A TCA peel contains a precise concentration of trichloroacetic acid for optimal results. The TCA peel formula is carefully applied on your scars to breakdown scar tissue and stimulate new, smoother collagen. TCA peel can treat a number of skin concerns including:

• Acne and acne scars
• Traumatic scars
• Fine lines
• Rough feeling skin

What Can I Expect?

To get the best results, you will need to use a skincare routine carefully created by one of our skincare experts to get your skin ready for your peel. This ensures that the peel penetrates evenly all over your face, so you have consistent results. Right before the peel, we will apply numbing cream to help alleviate discomfort. TCA peel can be combined with subcision to help lift scars that are depressed and tethered, like icepick and rolling acne scars. After the peel, you will need to carefully follow our instructions to help your skin recover. Your skin may be red and swollen, and then become dry and flaky or crusty before starting to shed. You may have minor bruising if subcision is performed. A full recovery takes about 2-3 weeks. Chemical peels can be superficial, medium and deep. The deeper the peel the more dramatic the results, but the longer the recovery. A TCA peel is a medium peel. You will need multiple peels for the best results. The average number is 3 peels performed one month apart.

Call us at 604.553.7546 (SKIN) to learn more about your treatment options for medical-grade peels and Jessner’s peel.

Located in New Westminster, British Columbia, Healthy Skin Centre serves clients from Vancouver, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Burnaby, and the Greater Vancouver Area.