Chemical Peels
Reveal your freshest, most luminous skin with our medical-grade chemical peels. From gentle brightening peels to deep transformative treatments, our physician-supervised peel protocols are customized to your skin type, concerns, and goals — delivering measurable improvement in texture, tone, and clarity.
What Is Chemical Peels?
How It Works
Skin Consultation & Typing
Your clinician conducts a thorough skin evaluation, assessing your skin type (Fitzpatrick scale), concerns, sensitivity, and any contraindications. Your treatment history, current skincare regimen, and medications are reviewed. Based on this assessment, the optimal peel type, concentration, and depth are selected for your specific needs and goals.
Pre-Treatment Preparation
Depending on the peel depth, you may be prescribed a pre-peel skincare regimen 2–4 weeks before your appointment. This typically includes a retinoid and/or hydroquinone to prime the skin, accelerate cell turnover, and reduce the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Your clinician will provide specific preparation instructions based on your peel type.
Peel Application
On the day of treatment, the skin is cleansed and degreased. The peel solution is applied evenly to the treatment area in one or more layers, depending on the desired depth of penetration. You will feel tingling, warmth, and possibly a mild stinging sensation — this is normal and indicates the acid is actively working. Your clinician monitors your skin's response in real-time, adjusting the application time and number of layers to ensure safe, controlled exfoliation.
Neutralization & Post-Peel Care
Depending on the peel type, the solution is either neutralized with a specific neutralizing agent or allowed to self-neutralize. A calming, hydrating serum or mask is applied, followed by broad-spectrum sunscreen. Your clinician provides detailed post-peel care instructions specific to your peel depth, including products to use and avoid during the healing period.
Who Is It For?
- Individuals with uneven skin tone, sun damage, or hyperpigmentation (including melasma)
- Those with fine lines, early wrinkles, and loss of skin luminosity
- People with acne-prone skin — salicylic acid peels are particularly effective for oily and acne skin
- Clients with rough, textured skin seeking smoother, more refined skin surface
- Those with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation from acne or other skin conditions
- Individuals looking for a proven, cost-effective treatment to improve overall skin quality
- Anyone who wants to enhance the penetration and efficacy of their at-home skincare products
- Clients seeking to complement and maintain results from other treatments like laser or RF microneedling
What to Expect
Before
For superficial peels, minimal preparation is needed — simply avoid retinoids and exfoliating products for 3–5 days before treatment. For medium and deep peels, a pre-peel preparation protocol of 2–4 weeks may be prescribed, typically including a retinoid, hydroquinone, and/or vitamin C serum to condition the skin and optimize results. Avoid waxing, electrolysis, or laser hair removal in the treatment area for 1 week prior. Discontinue photosensitizing medications if possible (as directed by your clinician). Arrive with clean, product-free skin.
During
The peel application itself typically takes 15–30 minutes. You will feel tingling and warmth as the solution is applied, which may intensify to a stinging or burning sensation depending on the peel depth. Superficial peels feel like mild tingling. Medium peels produce more noticeable stinging that may last several minutes. Your clinician will communicate with you throughout, monitoring both your comfort and your skin's visual response. A handheld fan may be used to help manage any sensation of heat. The neutralization and soothing mask application adds 10–15 minutes to the session.
After
Post-peel care and downtime vary significantly by peel depth. Superficial peels may produce mild redness and slight flaking for 1–3 days — many clients have no visible peeling at all. Medium peels typically cause moderate redness, swelling, and visible peeling for 5–7 days. During the peeling phase, it is critical to keep the skin moisturized, apply SPF 30+ diligently, and avoid picking or pulling at peeling skin. Avoid retinoids, exfoliating acids, and active ingredients until your clinician advises it is safe to resume. The new skin that emerges is fresh, smooth, and more vulnerable to sun damage, so sun protection is essential for several weeks following treatment.
Results & Recovery
Results depend on the peel depth. Superficial peels produce a subtle brightening and smoothing effect that accumulates with regular monthly treatments. Medium peels produce more dramatic improvement in texture, tone, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation after a single treatment, with optimal results visible once peeling is complete (typically 7–10 days). A series of peels provides cumulative improvement. Most clients see measurable improvement in skin clarity, pigmentation, pore size, and fine lines. Results from a single medium-depth peel can last several months with proper skincare maintenance. Annual or biannual peel series are recommended for sustained improvement.
Why Rani for Chemical Peels
At Rani Beauty Clinic, our chemical peels are medical-grade formulations selected for their clinical efficacy and safety — not the over-the-counter or spa-grade products you might find at other facilities. Every peel is performed under the supervision of Dr. Alexander Landfield, our board-certified Medical Director, with protocols designed to maximize results while minimizing risk. Our clinicians are extensively trained in peel chemistry, skin typing, and complication management. We customize every peel to your unique skin — adjusting the acid type, concentration, application time, and number of layers to achieve the ideal depth of exfoliation for your goals. Whether you need a gentle maintenance peel or a deeper corrective treatment, we have the expertise and the products to deliver safe, transformative results.
Pricing
Contact us for personalized pricing. We offer competitive rates and flexible financing through Cherry and PatientFi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a light, medium, and deep chemical peel?+
The difference lies in the depth of skin penetration and the resulting intensity of exfoliation. Light (superficial) peels use mild acids like glycolic or lactic acid to exfoliate only the epidermis (outermost skin layer), with minimal downtime and subtle results that accumulate over multiple sessions. Medium peels use stronger acids like TCA (trichloroacetic acid) to penetrate into the upper dermis, producing more significant improvement in texture, pigmentation, and fine lines, with 5–7 days of visible peeling. Deep peels penetrate further into the dermis for the most dramatic correction of wrinkles, scars, and sun damage, but require the longest recovery (up to 2 weeks). Your clinician will recommend the appropriate depth based on your skin concerns, type, and tolerance.
How often should I get a chemical peel?+
Light peels can be performed every 2–4 weeks as a maintenance treatment and are often incorporated into a monthly skincare routine. Medium peels are typically spaced 4–8 weeks apart if performing a series, or done 2–4 times per year for maintenance. Deep peels are performed infrequently — typically once or at most a few times over a lifetime — due to their intensity and recovery time. Your clinician will design a peel schedule that aligns with your skin goals, treatment plan, and lifestyle.
Are chemical peels safe for dark skin?+
Chemical peels can be safely performed on darker skin tones, but the type and depth of peel must be carefully selected to minimize the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). Certain acids — such as mandelic acid and lactic acid — are generally well-tolerated by darker skin types. A pre-peel preparation regimen may be recommended to reduce PIH risk. Medium and deep peels require particular caution in darker skin and should only be performed by experienced clinicians. Our team is trained in skin-type-specific peel protocols and will assess your individual risk profile during your consultation.
Does a chemical peel hurt?+
The sensation varies by peel depth. Superficial peels feel like mild tingling — most clients find them quite comfortable. Medium peels produce a stronger stinging or burning sensation that lasts several minutes, typically described as a 3–5 on a 1–10 scale. This sensation is temporary and subsides once the peel is neutralized. Deep peels are the most intense and may require sedation or local anesthesia. For all peel types, your clinician will communicate with you throughout the procedure and can use a fan or adjust the protocol to manage your comfort.
What should I avoid after a chemical peel?+
After any chemical peel, the most important rule is sun protection — apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen daily and avoid direct sun exposure. Do not pick, pull, or peel flaking skin, as this can cause scarring and hyperpigmentation. Avoid retinoids, AHAs, BHAs, vitamin C serums, and other active ingredients until your clinician clears you to resume (typically 3–7 days for superficial peels, 7–14 days for medium peels). Do not schedule waxing, laser treatments, or other exfoliating procedures until your skin has fully healed. Use gentle, fragrance-free cleansers and moisturizers during the healing period.
How much do chemical peels cost?+
Chemical peel pricing varies by type: VI Peel (any variant) is $325, BioRePeel Face is $350, BioRePeel Face & Neck is $450, and PRX T33 Face is $475. We offer series packages for savings — the VI Peel 3-Pack is $899 (saving $76) and BioRePeel 3-Pack (Face) is $949 (saving $101). We accept HSA/FSA cards, and financing is available through Cherry and PatientFi. Call us at (425) 539-4440 to schedule your skin consultation.
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