Chemical Peels
In Atlanta, GA Dr. Alexandra Hart
Chemical peeling is a precise clinical technique used to improve and smooth the texture of the skin.
The application of a specialized solution to the face gently exfoliates the damaged outer layers, allowing fresh, rejuvenated skin to emerge.
Dr. Hart offers a spectrum of peels, including Superficial, Medium-Depth TCA (25% and 35%), and Phenol (Deep Peel) options to meet your unique aesthetic goals.
Chemical peels at Dr. Alexandra Hart Plastic Surgery offer a sophisticated path to skin renewal, utilizing medical-grade acids to address texture, pigment, and fine lines. As a research-driven surgeon, Dr. Hart tailors each peel—from superficial refreshes to medium-depth TCA and deep Phenol applications—to ensure a safe, refined, and beautifully natural outcome.
Treatment Type: Medical-grade chemical resurfacing.
Downtime: 0–2 days for superficial; 7–10 days for medium-depth; 10–14 days for deep phenol peels.
Results: Initial glow in 1 week; full results as skin heals and remodels.
Duration: 30–60 minutes per session.
Best For: Tone correction, texture refinement, and deep rejuvenation.
A chemical peel is a controlled clinical injury to the skin, which induces a healing response that produces a more youthful skin appearance.
Dr. Hart selects the specific acid and concentration based on your skin type, concerns, and tolerance for downtime.
This “listen and guide” approach ensures we find the right treatment for your lifestyle, whether you need a quick refresh or deep structural correction.
Before the procedure begins, your skin is thoroughly cleansed and prepped to ensure even penetration. During the peel application, you may feel a warm to hot sensation followed by a stinging feeling. For superficial peels, this is very mild; for TCA 25/35%, or deep Phenol peels, we prioritize your comfort with specialized cooling, topical agents, local anesthesia, or sedation options. The solution is applied in precise layers until the desired depth is achieved.
Our suite of peels provides a high-touch solution for various concerns:
While most commonly used on the face, chemical peels are also highly effective for rejuvenating the neck, chest (décolletage), and hands.
We offer a curated hierarchy of resurfacing, allowing Dr. Hart to tailor the depth of your treatment to your goals and lifestyle for results that range from a subtle refresh to a dramatic transformation.
Chemical peels are suitable for a wide range of patients, but the choice of peel depth is critical. During your consultation, Dr. Hart will assess your Fitzpatrick skin type to ensure the safest application and prevent pigment complications. This treatment is perfect for the professional patient seeking a refined, refreshed look.
Recovery is a vital part of the peel process. Our team will provide detailed guidance and support to ensure smooth healing and an optimal outcome.
A superficial peel provides an immediate “glow” once the light flaking stops.
For medium-depth peels, the new, refreshed skin is revealed after the peeling process completes (usually day 10), with continued collagen improvement for several months.
The results of a superficial peel last about a month. Medium-depth peels can provide years of improvement in skin quality, though we recommend a consistent skincare regimen and annual maintenance to preserve your signature look.
Chemical resurfacing requires a surgeon’s understanding of skin histology to avoid complications and ensure deep, meaningful results.
In our Sandy Springs suite, Dr. Hart and her team treat the whole patient and provide a boutique experience where medical precision meets aesthetic artistry.
Superficial peels feel like a light tingle. Medium-depth peels have a stronger heat sensation for about 5–10 minutes, which we manage with specialized cooling techniques.
Superficial peels can be done every 4–6 weeks as part of a skincare maintenance routine. Medium-depth TCA or Phenol peels are typically performed once a year or as needed for deeper correction.
We recommend avoiding makeup until the skin has finished peeling and is no longer tender (usually 3 days for superficial peels and 10 days for medium peels).
Yes, but the choice of peel is critical. Dr. Hart will carefully select a solution that minimizes the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Absolutely. Dr. Hart often performs targeted chemical peels around the mouth or eyes during a surgical lift to address fine static lines that surgery alone cannot fix.
