[MD Chemical peel FAQs]

Q. How is the MD Chemical Peel different from other peels?
A. Obsolete peels of the past, without exception, epitomize the “no pain, no gain” approach to skin care. Before MD Chemical Peel, the deeper the peel, the more painful, the more downtime, the better the results. MD Chemical Peel is the first Next Generation Aesthetic. It is painless, yet produces dramatic visible results in just days with little downtime.

Q. How many treatments are required to show an improved look?
A. A single MD Chemical Peel will achieve significant repair and add a healthy glow to the skin. It is a true, restorative and painless repair of damaged skin including sun damage and acne. Best of all, it is a true aging preventive for younger skin with no visible damage.

Q. Will results be long lasting?
A. Like everything else in life, skin needs maintenance. The MD Chemical Peel’s results will last as long as skin care is maintained, sun exposure is moderate and preventive aging with the MD Chemical Peel is performed three or four times per year.

Q. What types of skin respond well to the MD Chemical Peel?
A. The many innovations that created the MD Chemical Peel combine to enable the entire continuum of skin types to enjoy the benefits of the peel. For the first time, Afro-American and darker skin types such as some Asian and Latin skins can experience anti-ageing and restorative skin care previously unavailable.

Q. How much preconditioning of the skin is required?
A. The MD Chemical Peel requires no preconditioning of the skin associated with older generation peels that can take three to five months.
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Q. Does it burn?
A. Not really. You will feel a slight stinging sensation for a few seconds which subsides completely almost immediately. The peel is applied topically, numbing of the skin takes place after the first pass. Some patients may feel more comfortable using a fan or cold air breeze.
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Q. How badly will I peel?
A. The skin peeling associated with the MD Chemical Peel is a light, fluffy peel that will start on day three and generally be finished by the end of day four. The peeling is easily hidden by moisturizer. In some cases, the peel is virtually invisible.
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Q. What will I look like right after the MD Chemical Peel and during the next few days?
A. The skin will look slightly tan to red immediately after the peel. On days one and two the skin will feel slightly tighter with no visible signs of having a peel except for looking slightly tan. Any pigmented areas might appear slightly darker, which is a good sign. On about day three, you will begin to peel. The first signs of peeling usually begin around the mouth area, continuing for a day or two. With the use of the Vi Derm™ moisturizer, you may go about your usual daily routine. By day six or day seven you will be done peeling and the results are dramatic!
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Q. What about normal activities after the MD Chemical Peel?
A. There are no restrictions. Normal activities can be resumed immediately after the peel.
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Q. What will the MD Chemical Peel do for my skin?
A. It uses the synergy of all available and known modes of action of various acids to produce a multitude of positive effects. It tackles skin problems at the cellular level rather than just burning skin off. Thanks to the concerted actions of its many acids and vitamins, it will help erase fine lines and wrinkles, shrink enlarged pores and build collagen and elastin which tighten skin. It is extremely effective in practically eliminating hyper pigmentation including melasma, the most difficult pigmentation issue to address. The MD Chemical Peel also provides excellent results for with acne.
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Q. How many peels are needed?
A. The peel may be repeated as often as every two weeks, if necessary, for damaged skin. Our recommendation for average skin would be once every three months to prevent damage and the underlying aging of the skin. Your doctor or skin care professional will evaluate your skin, as well as your goals and expectations and make an appropriate recommendation for ongoing skin care.
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Q. Can I wear makeup after the MD Chemical Peel?
A. While the long term goal is to eliminate the need to use any makeup, it may be worn at any time after the peel solution has dried. Makeup should not be applied on the days that the skin is peeling, just moisturizer. Makeup can then be resumed at any time after the skin peels.
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Q. What about the hands or chest?
A. The MD Chemical Peel is incredibly effective in removing sunspots from the hands and chest and eliminating the wrinkles associated with sun damage on the décolletage.
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Q. How long will the MD Chemical Peel take?
A. Your appointment will take only about 20 minutes.
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Q. What kind of final results will I see after a single MD Chemical Peel?
A. It takes about four days after you finish peeling for the skin to return to its normal PH and to see the final effects. The skin will look luminous and glowing. Hyper-pigmentation will be improved or gone, depending on the amount of damage. Tone and texture will be improved with an overall more youthful appearance.
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Q. What should be used on the skin in conjunction with the MD Chemical Peel?
A. The Vi Derm™ Skin Care System should be used on a daily basis to maintain the results of the MD Chemical Peel.
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Q. Does the MD Chemical Peel make the skin thinner?
A. No. By sloughing off the old skin, forcing the body to recreate new skin at a faster rate in a sequence faster than its own rate, the skin actually thickens, stimulating the underlying structure to make more collagen and elastin.
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Q. Will my skin be more sensitive after the MD Chemical Peel?
A. The skin will only be more sensitive, if at all, during the peeling process itself. You may experience up to four days of sensitivity until PH of the skin is replenished.
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Q. Will the MD Chemical Peel tighten neck skin?
A. The skin on the neck responds well. The MD Chemical Peel has proven to help improve texture and quality with gradual softening of the lines and some tightening effects.
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Q. What other areas can the MD Chemical Peel be performed on?
A. Face, neck, hands and chest all respond well to a MD Chemical Peel.
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Q. Can I go in the sun after the MD Chemical Peel?
A. Sun exposure should be limited and adequate protection with our SPF 30 with CLA should be used. However, the MD Chemical Peel was created to be practical. The only days where exposure to the sun should be seriously avoided are days three and four, when the skin is peeling, to avoid uneven exposure. After that, you can enjoy moderate sun exposure, continuing regular “dentilized” skin care maintenance.
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Q. What about exercise after the MD Chemical Peel?
A. Again, the MD Chemical Peel was created to be practical. We only ask that the solution be left on the skin for five hours prior to exercising, washing it off immediately before commencing exercise.
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Q. Can cold sore sufferers have a MD Chemical Peel?
A. Of course. In some cases, the physician may recommend pre-medication prior to the peel. If you break out with a sudden cold sore the day of the peel, often the MD Chemical Peel will eliminate the sore and medication may be started concomitantly.
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Q. Are teenage acne sufferers too young for the MD Chemical Peel and would it help their acne?
A. Dr. Kalil originally formulated the MD Chemical Peel for his 15 year old daughter, an acne sufferer. The peel is excellent for both adult and adolescent acne. We have effectively peeled acne patients as young as twelve years old. Results are quick and very impressive. Combined with a daily skin regimen, almost all acne cases can be readily and safely managed.
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Q. Does the MD Chemical Peel help with precancerous cells?
A. Yes, the MD Chemical Peel, like many other peels, helps to remove precancerous cells. Of course, those with a history of skin cancer should always see their dermatologist or surgeon on a regular basis.
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Q. Who will perform the MD Chemical Peel?
A. Doctors can perform the MD Chemical Peel, as well as a licensed nurse or certified aesthetician.
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