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Chemical Peels Calgary | Medical-Grade AHA/BHA & TCA Peels

Chemical Peels Calgary (AB) — Medical- Grade AHA/BHA, Grade AHA/BHA, TCA & Jessner's

Reveal clearer, brighter skin with medical-grade chemical peels in Calgary, AB. Our licensed medical team customizes AHA/BHA, TCA, Jessner's, and retinoic acid peels for acne, pigmentation, fine lines, and texture—safe for Fitzpatrick I-VI. Enjoy transparent pricing, clear pre/post-care, and results-driven protocols in a professional clinical setting. Book your consultation today.

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Understanding Chemical Peels

What Are Chemical Peels?

A Professional Treatment for Skin Renewal

A chemical peel is a clinical procedure that uses a customized acid solution to exfoliate the skin’s surface and promote new cell growth. It is designed to reveal a fresher, clearer, and more radiant complexion by addressing a variety of concerns from acne to fine lines.

Chemical peels are professional skin treatments that use medical-grade acids to remove damaged skin layers. This controlled chemical exfoliation process reveals fresher, healthier skin underneath while boosting your natural collagen production.

How Chemical Exfoliation Works Exfoliation Works (cell turnover, collagen, elastin)

During a chemical peel, we apply a carefully selected acid solution to your skin. This creates controlled cell turnover, removing dead skin cells and triggering your body's natural healing response. The acids break down the bonds between old skin cells, allowing them to shed naturally. This process speeds up your skin's renewal cycle from weeks to just days. As your skin heals, it produces more collagen and elastin. These proteins give your skin structure and bounce, reducing wrinkles and improving texture over time. The controlled injury from a chemical peel triggers your skin's repair mechanisms, increasing collagen and elastin production for months after treatment.

Types by Depth: Superficial, Medium Superficial, Medium (TCA), Deep/Phenol

We offer different peel depths based on your skin concerns and goals. Each type uses specific acids at varying pH and concentration (%) levels. A superficial peel works on your skin's outer layer with minimal downtime. A medium-depth peel using trichloroacetic acid (TCA) penetrates deeper to treat moderate wrinkles, acne scarring, and stubborn pigmentation. The Deep/Phenol peel with phenol-croton oil provides dramatic results for deep wrinkles and severe sun damage. Deep phenol peels require physician oversight, cardiac monitoring, and extended recovery; not suitable for all patients and may be referred when clinically indicated.

Common Formulations: Glycolic, Lactic, Glycolic, Lactic, Salicylic, Jessner's,Retinoic Acid

Glycolic acid brightens and smooths, lactic acid hydrates while exfoliating, and salicylic acid clears pores and fights acne. Jessner's solution combines multiple acids for enhanced results. The retinoic acid peel (yellow peel) targets aging and pigmentation with minimal downtime. Example strengths: glycolic 20-50% (pH ~1.5-3), salicylic 20-30% (self-neutralizing), TCA 10-35% layered to endpoint—selected based on tolerance and goals. We customize each peel's strength and pH to match your skin type and concerns, ensuring safe and effective treatment.

Candidate Suitability

Who's a Candidate?

A Safe and Effective Solution for Most Skin Types

Chemical peels are safe for all Fitzpatrick skin types (I-VI) when administered by an expert, though deeper peels may not be suitable for darker skin tones due to the risk of PIH. We will carefully screen you to ensure there are no contraindications such as pregnancy or active skin infections.

Skin Concerns: Acne, PIH/Melasma, Fine Lines, Texture, Enlarged Pores

Chemical peels clear acne and congestion by unclogging pores and reducing oil production. They also minimize enlarged pores and improve mild acne scarring. We effectively treat hyperpigmentation, melasma, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) by removing pigmented cells and preventing new spots from forming. Peels smooth fine lines and wrinkles while improving overall skin texture, brightness, and softness.

Fitzpatrick I-VI and PIH Prevention

We safely treat Fitzpatrick I-VI with protocols tailored to melanin-rich skin, including priming (2-4 weeks), conservative strengths, and strict photoprotection to prevent PIH. We safely treat all Fitzpatrick skin types, including sensitive skin and darker skin tones. Special protocols prevent post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) in melanin-rich skin.

Who Should Avoid Peels? (Accutane, Pregnancy, HSV, allergies)

Some conditions make chemical peels unsafe. We screen for all treatment contraindications during your consultation. If you've used isotretinoin (Accutane) within 6-12 months or are pregnant/breastfeeding, we'll recommend waiting or alternative treatments. Active skin infections, cold sores (HSV), open wounds, or recent facial procedures require postponing treatment. Allergies to peel ingredients, tendency for keloid scars, or active skin conditions need special consideration or alternative treatments. We review photosensitizing drugs (e.g., doxycycline, minocycline), recent waxing/laser, active dermatitis, and keloid history before approving treatment.

Our Treatment Process in Calgary

Our Chemical Peel Process in Calgary

A Step-by-Step Guide to Your Skin's Transformation

We begin every treatment with a thorough skin analysis to choose the right peel for your skin type and concerns. Our process is designed for your safety and comfort, ensuring you receive a professional, medically supervised treatment from start to finish.

Consultation & Skin Analysis Skin Analysis (patch test)

Your treatment begins in our professional clinical setting with licensed providers who specialize in chemical peels. During your comprehensive skin consultation, we determine your Fitzpatrick skin type and discuss your goals to create a customized treatment plan. For sensitive or darker skin, we may perform a patch test to ensure your skin responds well to the chosen peel. We select the perfect peel type, strength, and protocol based on your specific concerns, skin type, and lifestyle factors.

pH, Concentration (%) & LayeringConcentration (%) LayeringConcentration (%) & Layering Selection

We carefully select the appropriate pH and concentration for your skin type and concerns. Using a layering technique, we can adjust the depth and intensity of the peel during treatment based on your skin's response.

Pre-Treatment Preparation

Pre-Care Guidelines

Preparing Your Skin for Optimal Results

To ensure the best outcome and a smooth recovery, you will be given specific instructions to prepare your skin. This includes pausing the use of topical retinoids and other exfoliating products a few days before your appointment.

What to Pause (tretinoin/AHAs/BHAs, benzoyl peroxide) benzoyl peroxide)

Stop using tretinoin (retinoid), AHAs/BHAs, and benzoyl peroxide 3-7 days before your peel as directed during your consultation. Skip any hair removal or physical exfoliation in the treatment area for at least 5-7 days before your appointment.

Pre-Care Checklist

Pause tretinoin, AHAs/BHAs, benzoyl peroxide 3-7 days pre-peel
No waxing/depilatories/exfoliating scrubs 5-7 days pre-peel
Daily SPF 30+; avoid tanning/heat
Discuss hydroquinone priming if PIH-prone
Inform us about HSV history, medications, or allergies

Sun Protection & Priming (SPF 30+, hydroquinone) (SPF 30+, hydroquinone)

Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily and avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, and excessive heat before your peel. If you're prone to pigmentation, we may recommend hydroquinone or other brightening agents to prep your skin.

Medications & HSV Prophylaxis HSV Prophylaxis

If you have a history of cold sores, we'll prescribe antiviral prophylaxis (HSV) medication to prevent an outbreak.

The In-Clinic Experience

In-Clinic Treatment Steps

A Refreshing and Rejuvenating Session

During the treatment, the peel solution will be applied to your skin for a set period of time, where it will cause a controlled exfoliation. You may feel a mild tingling or warming sensation, which is a normal sign that the solution is working.

Cleansing, Protection, Application & Layering Application & Layering

We thoroughly cleanse your skin and apply protective barriers around sensitive areas like eyes and lips. Using a layering technique, we apply the medical-grade solutions carefully, adjusting based on your skin's response.

Endpoints: Frosting & Neutralization & Neutralization

We monitor for specific endpoints like the frosting endpoint and carefully time the peel exposure for optimal results. We grade frosting (I-III) to control depth and stop/neutralize at the appropriate clinical endpoint for safety. After achieving the desired effect, we perform neutralization and apply soothing serums and occlusive moisturizer to calm your skin. Before you leave, we apply SPF and provide detailed pre-care and aftercare instructions for best results.

Post-Treatment Care

Post- Treatment Care

Protecting and Nourishing Your New Skin

A strict aftercare regimen is critical for proper healing and to prevent complications. We will provide you with a tailored plan that includes using a gentle cleanser, a bland moisturizer, and consistent, high-SPF sun protection.

What to Expect Days 1-7 Days 1-7

Your skin will feel tight and look red immediately after treatment. This is normal and shows the peel is working. Visible peeling usually starts around day 2 and continues through day 5, though deeper peels may peel longer. Never pick at peeling skin. Let it shed naturally while keeping your skin well-moisturized.

Home Care: Gentle Cleanser, Occlusive Cleanser, Occlusive

Stick to gentle, fragrance-free products and apply SPF 30+ religiously during your downtime/recovery period. Skip the gym, saunas, and sun exposure for at least 3-7 days to prevent complications. Wait for our approval before restarting your regular skincare actives.

Post-Care Do's & Don'ts

Your Expected Results

Results & Timeline

The Journey to a Clearer Complexion

While some results can be seen immediately, the full effects become visible as the skin peels and heals over the following one to two weeks. A series of treatments is often recommended to achieve and maintain your desired results.

When You'll See Results See Results

You'll see an immediate glow once peeling stops, with continued improvement as collagen rebuilds over 4-6 weeks. Best results come from a maintenance series of 3-6 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart.

Series & Maintenance Peels Maintenance Peels

After your initial series, maintenance peels every 2-3 months keep your results looking fresh. Your results last longer with good sun protection, consistent skincare, and healthy lifestyle habits. Most clients see significant improvement in texture, tone, and clarity after completing their recommended series.

Benefits at a Glance

Downtime and Safety

Downtime, Risks & Safety

A Professional and Safe Treatment

The downtime varies depending on the depth of the peel, from mild flaking for a few days to noticeable peeling for up to a week. Under expert supervision, chemical peels are very safe, with risks minimized through proper skin analysis and a personalized approach.

Recovery by Depth by Depth

Light peels have minimal downtime with just mild flaking for 1-3 days. Medium peels require 5-7 days of social downtime with more noticeable peeling. Deep peels need 2+ weeks of recovery with strict aftercare and close monitoring. You can usually wear makeup once peeling stops and return to light exercise after 2-3 days.

Risks, PIH Minimization for Darker for Darker Skin Tones

Common side effects include temporary redness, mild swelling, peeling, and increased sun sensitivity. Rare complications may include pigmentation changes, prolonged redness, infection, or scarring when proper protocols aren't followed. We use special protocols for darker skin, including pre-treatment priming, gentler formulations, and strict sun avoidance. Contact us immediately if you experience unusual symptoms like severe pain, blistering, signs of infection, or worsening pigmentation.

Pricing & Packages

Pricing & Packages in Calgary

A Transparent Investment in Your Skin

What Affects Cost

The total cost of your treatment is determined by the size of the area being addressed and the number of sessions required for your specific needs.

Your treatment cost depends on the peel type, depth, and complexity of application. Additional treatments like LED therapy or specialized boosters may affect your total investment.

Pricing Factors

Your personalized quote will be based on key variables such as the treatment time, the specific products used, and the anatomical area you wish to improve.

Peel depth and formulation
Number of layers/passes
Add-ons (LED, boosters)
Provider expertise; package savings

Typical starting points in Calgary: superficial from $150-$250, TCA/Jessner's from $250-$400, advanced blends from $350+; series pricing available at consult.

Series, Memberships, and Financing

We offer various payment options, including discounted treatment series, flexible membership plans, and third-party financing to make your aesthetic goals more accessible.

Save money with our series packages designed for optimal results. We offer financing options and seasonal promotions. You'll receive transparent pricing during your consultation.

Expert-Led Care

Why Choose Us in Calgary

Medically Supervised Treatment You Can Trust

Our clinic is led by professionals who specialize in medical-grade peels and other advanced treatments. We are committed to using safe, proven products and techniques to provide you with the best possible results.

Licensed Providers, Medical Oversight, Medical Oversight, Inclusive Care

Our team includes licensed professionals with years of experience performing chemical peels safely and effectively. Every treatment starts with a thorough consultation to create your personalized treatment plans for diverse and sensitive skin types. We use only medical-grade solutions in a professional clinical setting for superior results and safety. We provide clear pre-care and aftercare guidance along with upfront, honest pricing with no hidden fees. Our central Calgary location offers convenient access with flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.

Combination Treatments

Alternatives & Combination Treatments

Building a Comprehensive Plan for Optimal Results

Chemical peels are a powerful standalone treatment, but they also combine beautifully with other services such as microneedling or laser therapy. We can create a multi-modality treatment plan to address multiple skin concerns at once.

Microneedling, IPL/BBL, Laser Resurfacing, Laser Resurfacing, Skincare

Microneedling creates micro-channels to stimulate collagen, excellent for deeper acne scars and texture issues. Light-based treatments like IPL/BBL target redness, broken capillaries, and sun damage without peeling. Laser resurfacing (fractional CO2/Er:YAG) provides more aggressive resurfacing for severe wrinkles and scarring. Gentler options like HydraFacial, microdermabrasion, or dermaplaning offer exfoliation with zero downtime. LED therapy can enhance healing and results when combined with chemical peels. Professional peels use higher concentrations and lower pH levels than at-home products, delivering superior results with proper safety monitoring. Combining peels with medical-grade skincare (retinoids, vitamin C, hydroquinone) helps maintain and enhance your results between treatments.

Our Location

Calgary Service Area & Directions

Your Local Vein Treatment Destination

Our clinic is conveniently located to serve clients from across Calgary and surrounding areas. We are your trusted, local experts for professional and effective vein treatment.

Parking, transit, and nearby landmarks and nearby landmarks

Easy access with ample free parking at our Calgary clinic. We're conveniently located near major roads with good transit access.

Serving Calgary, Airdrie, Okotoks, Cochrane Airdrie, Okotoks, Cochrane

We proudly serve patients throughout the greater Calgary area including Airdrie, Okotoks, and Cochrane.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Your Most Common Questions Answered

We have compiled a list of the most common questions we receive about double chin treatments. Our goal is to ensure you feel fully informed and confident about your decision, from the science behind Belkyra to your long-term results.

What is a chemical peel and how does it work?

A chemical peel uses medical-grade acids to remove damaged skin layers through controlled exfoliation. This triggers your body’s healing response, producing new collagen and revealing fresher, healthier skin underneath.

How much does a chemical peel cost in Calgary?

Chemical peel prices in Calgary typically range from $150-$500 per treatment, depending on the type and depth. We offer package deals and financing options, with transparent pricing provided at your consultation.

What skin concerns can chemical peels improve?

Chemical peels effectively treat acne, enlarged pores, hyperpigmentation, melasma, fine lines, rough texture, dullness, and mild scarring. They also improve overall skin tone and radiance.

What should I expect during and after the procedure?

During treatment, you’ll feel tingling or mild stinging as we apply the peel. Afterward, expect redness, tightness, and peeling for 3-7 days depending on depth. We provide complete aftercare instructions.

Is there any downtime or recovery required?

Downtime varies by peel depth. Superficial peels need 1-3 days of mild flaking, medium peels require 5-7 days of visible peeling, and deep peels need 2+ weeks of recovery.

How do I know which type of peel is right for my skin?

During your consultation, we analyze your skin type, concerns, and lifestyle to recommend the ideal peel. We consider your Fitzpatrick skin type, sensitivity level, and treatment goals.

Are chemical peels safe for sensitive skin?

Yes, we can safely treat sensitive skin with gentler formulations and modified protocols. We may perform a patch test first and adjust the treatment strength accordingly.

What are the potential risks or side effects?

Common side effects include temporary redness, peeling, and sun sensitivity. Rare risks include infection, scarring, or pigmentation changes, which we minimize through proper protocols and aftercare.

How long do results last and how often are treatments needed?

Results typically last 1-3 months depending on the peel depth and your skincare routine. We recommend a series of 3-6 peels initially, then maintenance treatments every 2-3 months.

Are there alternatives to chemical peels or complementary treatments?

Yes, alternatives include microneedling, IPL, laser resurfacing, or HydraFacial. Many clients combine peels with other treatments for enhanced results.

Are chemical peels safe for darker skin tones (Fitzpatrick IV-VI)?

Absolutely. We safely treat all skin tones using specialized protocols, including pre-treatment priming, gentler formulations, and strict sun protection to prevent post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Which is better for acne scars: a chemical peel or microneedling?

Both work well for acne scars. Chemical peels are better for surface-level scarring and pigmentation, while microneedling excels at deeper, pitted scars. We often combine both for optimal results.

How soon before an event should I schedule a peel, and will I visibly peel?

Schedule superficial peels at least 1 week before events, medium peels 2-3 weeks prior. Yes, you will visibly peel for several days, so plan accordingly for important occasions.

Do you customize peel strength (pH and percentage) for my skin, and can you adjust during the session if I'm sensitive?

Yes, we customize every peel’s pH and concentration based on your skin type and goals. During treatment, we can adjust the number of layers or neutralize early if your skin shows sensitivity.

How do chemical peels compare to laser resurfacing for pigmentation and wrinkles—when do you recommend one over the other?

Chemical peels are gentler with less downtime, ideal for mild to moderate concerns. Laser resurfacing offers more dramatic results for deeper wrinkles and severe pigmentation but requires longer recovery. We recommend based on your specific needs and downtime tolerance.

Can I have a peel the same day as my consultation, and what should I do if I'm currently using tretinoin or antibiotics?

Same-day peels are possible if you’ve properly prepared your skin. If using tretinoin, pause 3-7 days before treatment. For antibiotics like doxycycline or minocycline (photosensitizing), we’ll assess timing and may recommend sun precautions or rescheduling.

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