Chemical Peels
Over time, chronic sun exposure, environmental pollutants, and natural cellular aging leave damaged skin cells accumulated on the surface. This buildup results in a dull, uneven complexion, dark age spots, coarse texture, and fine lines. When everyday topical cleansers and exfoliants are no longer enough, a customized medical chemical peel provides a controlled, transformative reset for your skin.
At Schlessinger Eye and Face in Woodbury, NY, our chemical peel treatments are conducted under the clinical supervision of board-certified physician Dr. David A. Schlessinger. Our experienced providers customize every peel formula, ranging from gentle glycolic and lactic acids to deeper TCA formulations, to match your skin type and safely deliver vibrant, glowing results.
Application of clinical-grade exfoliating acid solutions (such as glycolic, salicylic, lactic, or trichloroacetic acid) to gently dissolve damaged outer skin cells.
Quick in-office outpatient treatment taking approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
Erases dark sun spots, smooths fine lines, clears acne congestion, shrinks open pores, and brightens overall skin tone.
Recovery ranges from zero downtime for superficial light peels to 3 to 7 days of mild flaking for medium-depth peels; luminous skin emerges within 1 to 2 weeks.
Rejuvenation That Fits Your Lifestyle
A chemical peel is a skin-resurfacing procedure in which a chemical solution is applied to the skin and peels away the top layers. The skin that grows back after the chemical peel is smoother, more supple, and younger-looking.
Skin rejuvenation begins with exfoliation. We offer several light “Lunchtime Peels” that are ideal for smoothing the texture of the skin to improve the appearance of fine lines while delivering a more youthful appearance. Appropriate for all skin types, these peels are designed to offer immediate results without any unwanted downtime!
At Schlessinger Eye and Face, chemical peels are customized according to depth and active ingredients:
Superficial / Light Peels
Utilize gentle alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs like glycolic or lactic acid) or beta-hydroxy acids (BHAs like salicylic acid) to exfoliate the outermost epidermal layer. Perfect for brightening dull skin, clearing light breakouts, and achieving an immediate event-ready glow with zero downtime.
Medium-Depth Peels
Utilize higher concentrations of acids or trichloroacetic acid (TCA) to reach deeper into the upper dermis. Excellent for targeting set-in sun spots, fine wrinkles, uneven pigmentation, and coarse skin texture, accompanied by 3 to 7 days of light, manageable peeling.
Superficial peels utilize gentle alpha-hydroxy acids (such as glycolic or lactic acid) and beta-hydroxy acids (such as salicylic acid) to exfoliate the outermost layer of dead skin cells. These light, refreshing peels clear surface oil, refine enlarged pores, and restore an immediate, healthy radiance with virtually no downtime. They are an ideal choice for quick skin maintenance, mild acne breakouts, or preparing for a major event.
The VI Peel® Original is a medium-depth, multi-acid formulation engineered to target early signs of aging, fine lines, and rough skin texture. Formulated with a synergistic blend of TCA, tretinoin, salicylic acid, phenol, and vitamin C, it gently dissolves damaged epidermal layers while remaining safe and virtually painless. This foundational peel resets overall skin tone, boosts natural clarity, and restores a smooth, youthful glow in just 7 days.
Designed specifically for mature skin and collagen loss, VI Peel® Advanced targets deeper fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of facial elasticity. Its high-potency formula penetrates deeply into the dermal layers to stimulate cellular turnover, repair deep structural tissue, and improve skin density. It provides an ideal non-surgical solution for patients seeking powerful age-defying skin tightening and texture refinement.
VI Peel® Precision Plus is the ultimate targeted solution for stubborn hyperpigmentation, sun spots, melasma, and post-inflammatory marks. Formulated with a dual-booster system featuring hydroquinone, kojic acid, and retinoic acid, it inhibits melanin production while lifting set-in discoloration from deep within the skin. This specialized peel restores a bright, uniform, and beautifully even complexion across all skin types.
Specifically engineered for active acne, oily skin, and severe congestion, VI Peel® Purify combines powerful acne-fighting ingredients like benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and kojic acid. It clears clogged pores, kills acne-causing bacteria deep within oil glands, and reduces active inflammation. Additionally, it helps smooth rough texture and fade dark marks left behind by past breakouts.
The Jessner Peel is a classic, medium-depth chemical solution combining equal parts salicylic acid, lactic acid, and resorcinol in an ethanol base. This time-tested combination effectively dissolves deep oil buildup, breaks up stubborn hyperpigmentation, and sheds layers of dead, sun-damaged tissue. It is particularly effective for patients dealing with acne-prone skin, uneven pigment, and coarse surface lines.
Step Into Refreshing Care
Your treatment begins with a personal skin evaluation to analyze your Fitzpatrick skin type, oil production, and pigment concerns. Your provider cleanses the skin thoroughly to remove surface oils and impurities.
The customized chemical peel solution is then applied evenly across the treatment zone using delicate applicators.
You may feel a warm, tingling, or mild prickling sensation for a few minutes while the active acids work on the skin barrier. Once the solution has processed for the precise recommended time, it is neutralized or removed, and soothing hydrators and protective broad-spectrum sunscreen are applied. The entire procedure takes under 45 minutes.
Target Key Radiance Zones
Chemical peels are most frequently applied to the face, neck, chest (décolletage), and the backs of the hands to restore smooth, uniform tone wherever sun damage occurs.
Our peels offer versatile, targeted solutions for a variety of skin concerns across all age groups:
Fades brown solar spots, freckles, melasma, and age spots caused by UV exposure.
Softens surface crinkles around the eyes, cheeks, and mouth.
Salicylic acid peels penetrate oil glands to clear blackheads, reduce breakouts, and calm inflammation.
Lightens dark marks and red discoloration left behind by past acne breakouts.
Removes rough, dry surface cells to reveal a smooth, soft, light-reflecting skin surface.
Clears debris and tightens pore openings for a refined, airbrushed look.
Instant Skin Brightness
Chemical peels remove damaged outer layers of skin on the face to smooth out the overall texture, reduce scarring, and remove blemishes and precancerous growths. This produces healthy, glowing skin. Our chemical peel formulas and strengths are tailored to each patient.
Other benefits include:
Instant Complexion Brightening
Removing old, dull epidermal cells immediately reveals a radiant, healthy glow and a noticeably smoother texture.
Customized Solutions for Every Skin Type
Formulations are tailored precisely to your skin tone and sensitivity level, ensuring safe, beautiful skin renewal without risking hyperpigmentation.
Boosts Daily Product Absorption
Clearing away the outer stratum corneum allows your medical-grade skincare products and serums to penetrate deeper and perform more effectively.
Non-Surgical and Efficient
Quick 30-minute appointments fit seamlessly into your day while delivering progressive, dramatic skin health improvements.
Explore Your Options
Most adults seeking to improve sun spots, uneven tone, fine lines, or acne congestion are great candidates for chemical peels. Because we customize acid types and concentrations, light peels are safe for nearly all skin types and tones.
During your consultation, Dr. Schlessinger or our aesthetic specialist evaluates your health history. Patients with open facial wounds, active cold sores, or recent heavy sun exposure will be advised to delay treatment slightly until the skin is fully rested.
Fresh, Luminous Skin
Recovery varies depending on the depth of the peel applied:
Light / Superficial Peels
Require zero downtime. You may experience very mild redness or minimal tightness that resolves within hours.
Medium-Depth Peels
Result in light redness for 1 to 2 days, followed by mild peeling or flaking from days 3 to 7, revealing fresh skin underneath.
Light peels provide an immediate boost in skin brightness and smoothness right away, making them popular prior to major events. Medium-depth peels reveal clearer, firmer, and more evenly pigmented skin as flaking subsides over 7 to 10 days.
While a single peel provides a noticeable radiance boost, a series of 3 to 6 peels spaced 3 to 4 weeks apart yields optimal correction for stubborn sun damage, fine lines, and acne scars.
True Skin Health Support
Even gentle chemical exfoliants require careful medical oversight to select the correct acid depth and ensure safe, balanced skin healing. As a board-certified physician with over 30 years of subspecialty care, Dr. David A. Schlessinger ensures that every peel protocol in our Medspa adheres to strict clinical safety and quality standards.
At Schlessinger Eye and Face in Woodbury, NY, your care is completely physician-led. Guided by our signature core promise—"Our job starts with surgery, it doesn't end with surgery"—Dr. Schlessinger and our dedicated team guide you attentively through every step of your skin rejuvenation journey.
Ready to shed sun damage and reveal a luminous, glowing complexion?
Contact Schlessinger Eye and Face in Woodbury today to schedule your custom chemical peel consultation.
Superficial light peels feel like a brief warm tingling or mild prickling sensation on the skin. Medium-depth peels may produce a stronger warming sensation for a few minutes, which is easily managed with cool air and soothing topical balms.
For light superficial peels, flaking is minimal to nonexistent. For medium-depth peels, light peeling typically begins on day 3 and finishes by day 7.
Yes! We offer mild lactic acid or enzyme-based peels formulated specifically to soothe inflammation, hydrate, and gently exfoliate sensitive or rosacea-prone skin without causing irritation.
While you will enjoy a radiant glow after a single session, optimal correction for persistent sun spots, deep acne scars, or fine lines is best achieved through a series of 3 to 6 sessions spaced 3 to 4 weeks apart.
For light peels, light mineral makeup can be applied immediately or the next day. For medium-depth peels, we recommend keeping the skin bare and continuously moisturized until active peeling finishes.
“I couldn't be happier with the outcome.”
