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Chemical Peels

Chemical peels gently exfoliate the skin to improve tone and texture while promoting healthy skin renewal, revealing a brighter, smoother, and more youthful-looking complexion.

About Chemical Peels

Chemical peels are non-surgical skin treatments that use carefully applied solutions to exfoliate the outer layers of the skin. By stimulating healthy cell turnover, chemical peels reveal fresher, smoother, and more evenly toned skin beneath the surface. They are commonly used to improve fine lines, acne, dark spots, uneven skin tone, and dullness, making them a versatile treatment for overall skin rejuvenation.

How it Works

A customized chemical solution—such as glycolic, salicylic, lactic, or trichloroacetic acid—is carefully applied to the skin. The solution gently exfoliates the outer layers of the skin, stimulating healthy skin renewal and revealing fresher, smoother skin beneath. The strength and depth of the peel are customized based on your skin type, concerns, and treatment goals, whether you are addressing acne, signs of aging, or pigmentation concerns.

Chemical peels can improve skin tone, texture, and uneven pigmentation while promoting a smoother, more refreshed complexion. Temporary redness, dryness, peeling, and sensitivity are common during the healing process.

Most patients return to their normal daily activities shortly after treatment. Results continue to improve as the skin heals, and a series of treatments may be recommended to achieve optimal results.

Contact our office if you experience severe pain, excessive swelling, worsening redness, fever, drainage, blistering, or any unexpected symptoms during your recovery after a chemical peel.

Who Is a Good Candidate for a Chemical Peel?

Chemical peels may be a good option for individuals looking to improve:
  • Dull, uneven, or sun-damaged skin
  • Certain types of acne
  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Dark spots and uneven pigmentation
  • Rough skin texture or scaly patches
  • Actinic keratoses (precancerous scaly spots)
  • Overall skin tone, texture, and radiance
If you are looking to achieve healthier, smoother, and more radiant skin, a chemical peel may be the right treatment for you. During your consultation, our team will evaluate your skin, discuss your goals, and create a personalized treatment plan designed specifically for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your Questions, Answered

Chemical peels are generally safe when performed by an experienced provider. Temporary redness, peeling, dryness, and sensitivity are common during the healing process.

Most patients experience a mild tingling or warming sensation during treatment. The level of discomfort depends on the type and strength of the peel.

Results vary depending on the type of peel. Light peels often reveal brighter, smoother skin within a few days, while medium-depth peels may take one to two weeks for full results.

Downtime depends on the type of peel. Light peels involve little to no downtime, while medium-depth peels may require several days of peeling, redness, and sensitivity.

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I am a board-certified dermatologist. I referred several of my patients to Dr. Riyaz for Fraxel laser treatments. The results have been outstanding and my patients have been raving about his amazing bedside manner. He adeptly treats all skin types with ease.
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Dr Riyaz is an excellent doctor, which isn't a surprise because he completed the best training! Would trust him personally or with a family member.
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Everyone from reception to the physician’s assistant to the doctor himself were very kind and courteous. Dr. Riyaz was attentive, affirming and gave me hope for treatment. The building is very clean and welcoming.
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Dr. Riyaz and Deanne were such a pleasure and so kind! Dr. Riyaz explained everything so thoroughly and his passion for his work was evident from the moment I met him. Such a fantastic bedside manner!!
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My daughter had a handful of stubborn warts that we had been trying to get rid of for YEARS. We tried everything at home — over-the-counter freezing products, creams, duct tape, scraping, acids — you name it, we tried it! We finally decided to see our regular doctor, where they attempted to freeze them off. When that didn’t work, we went back multiple times and eventually tried a combination of freezing and acid treatments. After FOUR very painful appointments and more than $800 out of pocket, the warts were STILL there. At that point, we were frustrated and gave up for several months. When summer came around, we decided to give Studio Derm and Dr. Farhaad Riyaz a try — and I am SO glad we did! Dr. Riyaz listened carefully to everything we had already been through, explained the different treatment options available, and helped us decide how to move forward. He was incredibly kind, patient, and compassionate with my daughter. And the best part? After ONE pleasant appointment, the warts were GONE! 🙌 We actually went back expecting that she would need another treatment, but Dr. Riyaz looked at them, told us they were healing beautifully, and sent us on our way — no unnecessary treatment or appointment. After everything we had been through, I honestly couldn't believe how easy the experience was. Dr. Riyaz is truly a caring, compassionate, knowledgeable, and HONEST doctor. It is so refreshing to find someone who genuinely seems to care about his patients and isn't going to recommend treatment that isn't needed. I would recommend Studio Derm and Dr. Farhaad Riyaz to absolutely anyone. I only wish we had found him years ago!