Chemical Peel

Medical-grade chemical peel treatments at Seattle Plastic Surgery Center from $175 per session. Addresses skin texture irregularities, hyperpigmentation, acne, fine lines, and dullness. Peel depth and formulation are selected based on skin type and goals. Options range from superficial peels with no downtime to medium-depth peels requiring 5–7 days of skin flaking. Suitable for most skin types.

Chemical peels at Seattle Plastic Surgery Center use acid solutions applied to the skin surface to produce controlled exfoliation and stimulate cellular renewal in the dermis. The treatment works by disrupting the intercellular cement holding dead and damaged keratinocytes together, accelerating the natural desquamation process and revealing the newer epidermal cells beneath. At greater concentrations and longer contact times, the acids penetrate to the papillary dermis and trigger a wound-healing response that stimulates fibroblast activity and new collagen production — addressing deeper concerns such as fine lines, laxity, and moderate acne scarring. The clinic offers superficial peel options (glycolic acid, salicylic acid, or lactic acid at lower concentrations) that produce mild exfoliation with little to no visible skin peeling and can be performed with no meaningful social downtime, making them suitable for patients seeking gradual improvement with regular sessions. Medium-depth peel options (such as TCA — trichloroacetic acid — at 20–35% concentration, or Jessner's peel combination) produce more pronounced visible skin flaking over 5–7 days, with redness fading over 1–2 weeks; these address more established pigmentation, deeper fine lines, and sun damage in patients who can schedule recovery time. Peel selection is made at consultation based on the patient's Fitzpatrick skin type, primary skin concern, tolerance for downtime, and history of prior peel treatments. Post-peel care includes strict sun avoidance and SPF use during the healing period, as the newly revealed skin is more photosensitive. The entry price of $175 per session makes chemical peels one of the most accessible treatments in the clinic's non-surgical menu, with monthly maintenance sessions common for ongoing skin health.