Chemical Peels (Glytone)

Medical-grade Glytone chemical peels using glycolic acid, salicylic acid, TCA, lactic acid, and Jessner's formulations to address acne, oily skin, blackheads, fine lines, mild pigmentation, and skin texture irregularities. Sessions run approximately twenty minutes. Peel depth and formulation selected by the treating dermatologist based on individual skin concerns. Part of a comprehensive dermatological skincare approach at Park Avenue Dermatology.

Park Avenue Dermatology offers chemical peels using Glytone formulations — a professional-grade peel range that includes multiple acid types and concentrations to address a broad spectrum of skin concerns in a board-certified dermatology setting. Chemical peels work by applying a controlled acid solution to the skin surface that disrupts intercellular bonds in the stratum corneum and superficial epidermis, causing deliberate desquamation (shedding) of damaged outer layers; at higher concentrations and greater depths, acid penetration into the mid-dermis also stimulates fibroblast activity and new collagen synthesis. The Glytone portfolio at Park Avenue Dermatology includes Glycolic Acid peels (alpha-hydroxy acid) — used for brightening, fine line reduction, and mild exfoliation; Salicylic Acid peels (beta-hydroxy acid) — lipophilic and follicle-penetrating, making them the preferred choice for oily, acne-prone, and congested skin as they can dissolve sebum plugs within follicles; Lactic Acid peels — a milder AHA option with additional humectant properties, suitable for sensitive or dry skin; Jessner's Peel — a combination of salicylic acid, lactic acid, and resorcinol that produces a medium-depth peel suitable for acne scarring, melasma, and moderate photoaging; and Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) peels — a stronger medium-depth option for more significant photoaging, pigmentation, and early scar softening. The treating dermatologist selects the appropriate formulation and concentration based on the patient's skin type, Fitzpatrick classification, primary concern, and tolerance to downtime. Superficial glycolic and salicylic peels produce mild flaking over two to three days with no significant downtime; medium-depth TCA and Jessner's peels produce more pronounced peeling and redness over five to seven days. All peels are followed by comprehensive sun protection guidance, as freshly peeled skin has increased photosensitivity.