Chemical Peels in Stone Oak, San Antonio
Controlled exfoliation for pigment, acne, and dullness — with the depth chosen for your skin type rather than sold as a package.
Depth is the whole decision
A peel is an acid applied for a controlled time to remove a controlled depth of skin. Everything that matters — results, downtime, and risk — follows from that depth.
Superficial peels brighten and smooth with little to no visible peeling. Medium-depth peels reach pigment and acne scarring but produce several days of visible shedding.
Why skin type matters more here than almost anywhere
In deeper skin tones, an overly aggressive peel can trigger post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation — dark patches that can take months to resolve and are worse than the original concern.
This is why we start conservative and build. A clinic that offers one peel to everyone is not accounting for your skin, and in San Antonio that is a meaningful share of patients being treated with the wrong protocol.
A clinic that offers one peel to everyone is not accounting for your skin.
What peels are genuinely good at
Melasma and sun-related pigment, when combined with strict sun protection. Active acne and the marks it leaves. Overall dullness and rough texture.
They are less effective for deep wrinkles, laxity, and ice-pick scarring — microneedling or energy-based treatment suits those better, and we will point you there.
Aftercare determines your result
Sun exposure in the two weeks after a peel can undo the treatment and cause pigment. In this climate, that means genuine avoidance, not just sunscreen.
Do not pick or pull at peeling skin. It will lift on its own. Interfering is the most common cause of scarring from an otherwise routine treatment.
Where we treat
Chemical peel, answered plainly.
Will my face visibly peel?
It depends on depth. Superficial peels often produce no visible shedding. Medium-depth peels typically peel for three to seven days.
Is it safe for darker skin?
Yes, at the right depth and with the right agent. Aggressive peels carry real risk of hyperpigmentation in deeper skin, which is why we assess before choosing.
How many will I need?
Three to six for most concerns, spaced two to four weeks apart. Melasma often requires ongoing maintenance.
Can I wear makeup afterward?
Usually the next day for superficial peels. Wait until peeling finishes for medium depth.
Can I get one before an event?
A superficial peel a week ahead is fine. Do not schedule a medium-depth peel within three weeks of anything important.
Book a consultation
Forty-five minutes with a licensed provider, no fee and no obligation. You leave with a written plan and real pricing — including the parts you should skip.
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