Type
Chemical Peels
Duration
45 min
WIDLS performs Vitalize and TCA chemical peels to address aging skin, fine lines, blotchiness, dullness, melasma, acne, and pigmented scarring. Vitalize peels use a blend of salicylic acid, lactic acid, and retinoic acid for a moderate-depth peel with minimal downtime. TCA (trichloroacetic acid) peels reach the mid-dermis for more significant resurfacing of photodamage, acne scars, and melasma with recovery of seven to ten days. Results include improved skin tone, clarity, and reduced pigmentation, emerging over approximately one month post-treatment.
About this treatment
Chemical peels at the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery offer controlled chemical exfoliation at superficial to mid-dermal depths, providing an effective option for patients seeking skin renewal, pigmentation improvement, and textural refinement with a lower technology barrier than laser resurfacing. WIDLS offers two primary peel formulations. The Vitalize peel is a blended superficial-to-mid-superficial depth peel combining salicylic…
No prices publicly listed. DC-market reference: Vitalize peel $150–$250; TCA peel $300–$700 depending on concentration and treatment area. Price displayed reflects a mid-depth TCA peel estimate. A series of three to six sessions is typical for melasma and acne pigmentation. Consultation required.