Facial Rejuvenation: Facial Peels

Both men and women who suffer from conditions such as premature wrinkling, skin discoloration, spotty blemishes or sun-damaged skin are excellent candidates for facial peels at Vargas Face and Skin Center in Kansas City.

A laser facial peel is utilized to treat a whole range of skin conditions. These conditions may include skin discoloration from sun damage or other exposure, naturally-occurring wrinkles that come with age, visible blood vessels, and acne. A physician-grade chemical facial peel includes a chemical solution (Glycolic, TCA or Jessner) to improve and smooth the facial skin by removing its damaged outer layer. The main benefit of a facial peel treatment is to facilitate a rapid turnover of skin cells and stimulate the formation of new collagen. In this, wrinkles and other blemishes are smoothed away or significantly minimized.

There are numerous types (or levels) of chemical peels. Some are highly superficial, others deeper. The precise formula of a facial peel (light, medium or deep) may be adjusted to meet the patient's needs, and should be regulated by your physician or dedicated professional. At Vargas, a chemical facial peel takes about 5 to 10 minutes to process. The chemical agent itself is a clear product that generates a warm feeling to the skin of the face and works to gently exfoliate the skin.

Common conditions benefitted by facial peels:

• Wrinkle lines
• Acne scars
• Superficial pigmentation (spots, freckles, blotches)
• Severe sun damage
• Excess freckles
• Precancerous spots
• Crow's feet around the eyes
• Smoker's lines around the lips

Chemical facial peels are also used to treat severe acne, age spots, brown spots, large pores, and to diminish deep wrinkles. All of the Vargas facial rejuvenation and facial peels in Kansas City are performed in the Vargas office. Dr. Vargas recommends that all of her facial peel patients begin a pharmaceutical-grade skin care program to maintain their rejuvenated skin.

To schedule a facial peel session with Dr. Vargas, please fill out our Contact Form and someone from our office will respond to your inquiry.