Type
Chemical Peels
Duration
45 min
Westlake Dermatology's Houston clinic offers physician-grade chemical peels across a range of depths — superficial, medium, and deep — to address sun damage, uneven pigmentation, acne-prone skin, fine lines, and overall skin texture. Superficial peels use alpha-hydroxy acids (glycolic, lactic) or low-concentration salicylic acid for gentle epidermal renewal with minimal downtime. Medium-depth peels using trichloroacetic acid (TCA) target deeper pigmentation, actinic keratoses, and moderate photo-ageing. Deep peels are performed under medical oversight for more significant resurfacing. Peels are tailored to Fitzpatrick skin type and clinical goals.
About this treatment
Chemical peeling at Westlake Dermatology West University Houston is a well-established method for controlled exfoliation and epidermal or dermal renewal, using chemical agents to disrupt cell adhesion at a defined depth within the skin and trigger a wound-healing response that replaces damaged tissue with healthier, more evenly pigmented, and more structurally organised skin. The clinic's peel menu spans three depths, each with distinct mechanisms,…
Chemical peel pricing varies by peel depth and formulation. Contact the clinic for current pricing. Series packages available.