Chemical Peels in Chicago

Chemical peel treatments at PURE Medical Spa in Chicago's Gold Coast, addressing uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation, acne, enlarged pores, and surface texture. PURE offers a range of peel formulations appropriate to different skin types and concerns, administered by clinically trained staff. Light-to-medium peels involve minimal downtime; deeper peels require 5–7 days recovery.

Regenevéda offers PCA Skin chemical peels in a range of formulations including Ultra Peel Forte, PCA Peel (hydroquinone-free), 6% Pure Retinol Peel, Sensi Peel for sensitive skin, and Dermaplaning as a preparatory step. PCA Skin is a professional-grade clinical skincare line used in medical aesthetics practices. Sessions take approximately 30 minutes and address hyperpigmentation, acne, fine lines, uneven texture, and rough skin. Chemical peels work by applying an exfoliating acid solution that removes the outer epidermal layers, prompting cellular renewal and collagen stimulation in the underlying dermis.

Ageless Aesthetics Medspa Chicago offers a layered menu of medical-grade chemical peels spanning light, medium, and combination-depth formulations. Options include the ZO 3-Step Peel, Vi Peel, V Carbon Peel, PQ AGE Peel, Enlighten Rx, and Revepeel at the medium-depth tier, alongside light salicylic, glycolic, lactic, and mandelic acid peels for surface maintenance. Chemical peels accelerate epidermal cell turnover, even pigmentation, reduce acne congestion, and stimulate dermal collagen, with the depth and peel agent selected according to the patient's skin type, Fitzpatrick classification, and treatment goal.

Better Med Spa offers customized chemical peels starting at $225 using a physician-supervised selection of glycolic, salicylic, TCA, and retinoic acids matched to each client's skin concerns. Three-packs are available at $635. The Green Sea Peel at $170 uses acid-free marine spicule technology to resurface skin and address hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and enlarged pores with minimal downtime. All peels include a post-procedure aftercare protocol guided by licensed estheticians.

Solve Clinics River North offers two professional chemical peel options: the VI Peel (TCA, salicylic acid, Vitamin C blend) at $325 per session or $900 for three, addressing fine lines, hyperpigmentation, acne, and sun damage on all skin types including darker complexions; and the PCA Peel (salicylic, lactic, and citric acid blend) at $175 per session or $475 for three, suited to acne-prone and pigmented skin with minimal visible peeling. Both take approximately 30 minutes. Results appear within 7–14 days as the skin completes the exfoliation cycle.

Medical-grade chemical peels at SpaDerma Lincoln Park using over 20 PCA Skin and SkinCeuticals formulations starting from $199, plus the VI Peel ($375) — a more advanced medium-depth option targeting acne, texture, aging, and pigmentation. Peels are customised at consultation to address acne, hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and uneven skin tone. Downtime ranges from zero (superficial) to five to seven days (VI Peel).

SpaDerma Lincoln Park offers medical-grade chemical peels from $199 per session, drawing on PCA Skin's 20-plus peel formulation library and SkinCeuticals protocols. VI Peel starts at $375 for medium-depth tone correction and acne improvement. PRX at $350 is a no-peel biorevitalization option for patients who cannot accommodate downtime. Peels address uneven tone, fine lines, dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and acne congestion. Three-session packages reduce cost; treatments are recommended every two to four weeks for corrective series and quarterly for maintenance.

Natural Beauty Med Spa Chicago offers a range of chemical peels including superficial to medium-depth acid peels and the PRX-T33 biorevitalization treatment to improve skin texture, tone, and clarity. Chemical peels exfoliate the outer layers of the skin using alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs), beta-hydroxy acids (BHAs), or trichloroacetic acid (TCA), stimulating cell turnover and collagen production. The clinic also offers PRX-T33, a non-peeling TCA-based peel that delivers deep skin revitalization without visible exfoliation. Treatments address fine lines, hyperpigmentation, acne-prone skin, and uneven tone.

Medical-grade chemical peels using PCAskin, Vi Peel, and Retinol Peel formulations to address fine lines, acne, pigmentation, dullness, and uneven skin texture. From $250 per session, thirty to sixty minutes. Superficial to medium-depth options available with recovery of zero to seven days depending on peel depth. Suitable for a range of skin types and tones.

Chemical peels at Hudson Facial Plastic Surgery are priced at $300–$350 per session and address skin tone irregularities, fine lines, mild pigmentation, and rough texture. Acid formulations exfoliate the outer skin layers and stimulate cellular renewal. Performed in-office with no anesthesia, peels are available as a standalone treatment or complement to the practice's surgical and injectable services.

Chemical peels are offered at this Chicago Old Town practice as part of the medical aesthetic skin treatment menu, addressing sun damage, uneven skin tone, fine lines, and skin texture irregularities through the controlled application of chemical exfoliant solutions including retinol-based formulations. Peel depth ranges from superficial to medium depending on the concern being treated and the patient's skin type. Treatments are typically completed in under 30 minutes with recovery time ranging from none for superficial peels to several days of peeling for deeper formulations.

Skin Bar and Studio offers the VI Peel, a professional-grade chemical peel formulated with a synergistic blend of TCA, salicylic acid, retinoic acid, phenol, and vitamin C. Priced at $325, the VI Peel is suitable for all skin types and phototypes, addressing fine lines, uneven texture, hyperpigmentation, acne scarring, and sun damage. The peel is applied in-clinic and self-neutralizes over 5–7 days during the peeling phase, with visible improvement emerging over two to four weeks. Members save 10% on each session.

Medical-grade chemical peels at Plastic Surgery Chicago by Dr. Robert L. Walton, MD, FACS. Used to address fine lines, sun-damaged skin, and uneven pigmentation across the face. Applied in-office and matched to skin type and downtime tolerance. Consultation required for peel depth selection and pricing.

Medical-grade chemical peels offered by the Northwestern Plastic Surgery aesthetics team for wrinkle reduction, pigmentation correction, acne control, and overall skin renewal. Peel formulation and depth — from superficial glycolic acid peels to medium-depth TCA treatments — are selected based on skin type, Fitzpatrick classification, and the concern being addressed. Available as standalone treatment or combined with other non-surgical skin services.

Medical-grade chemical peels at Elysium Aesthetics + Longevity in Chicago using glycolic, salicylic, lactic, and TCA acids in light, medium, and deep formulations. Addresses wrinkles, pigmentation, acne, acne scars, and uneven skin texture. Sessions run 30–45 minutes. Recovery ranges from three to ten days depending on peel strength. Administered by licensed estheticians and aesthetic NPs in River North.

Northwestern Medicine Aesthetics offers medical-grade chemical peels using PCA Skin, VI Peel, and SkinCeuticals formulations — addressing acne, hyperpigmentation, sun damage, and anti-aging concerns. Peels are selected and applied by licensed aestheticians under plastic surgeon supervision, offering a clinically rigorous alternative to spa-grade peels, with product lines calibrated for a range of Fitzpatrick skin types.