Chemical peels are a widely accepted non-surgical cosmetic procedure to restore the natural radiance and glow to facial skin by performing deep cleansing and eliminating the topmost layers of dead skin cells. 

At the time of the initial consultation, the treatment provider will discuss the various types of chemical peels and their potential effectiveness with the patient. 

Certain providers may choose to present chemical peel before and after images during the first appointment. This enables the patient to achieve a better understanding of the procedure and make a well-considered choice. 

Dr. Q Medical Spa, led by board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt provides chemical peel med spa treatments to patients in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and surrounding locations..

What are Chemical Peel Before and After Photos?

Chemical peel ‘before and after’ pictures refers to a pair or group of images of a previous patient who has undergone the same procedure with successful outcomes. 

The photos include pictures taken prior to the treatment and then after the treatment at a time when the facial skin healing is complete, and the complete effects of the chemical treatment are apparent.

The treatment provider will ensure that they acquire these pictures with the express consent of the patient and show them to new patients in a judicious manner. The identity of the patient will be kept private. 

The only reason for showcasing these images is to use the pictures as a visual aid to inform new patients about various types of chemical peels and allow them to make an appropriate decision. 

Benefits 

A patient who seeks a chemical procedure for the first time may not be sure about which type of chemical peel would be suitable for them. Certain patients may need only a mild treatment with a superficial peel. Others may require more intensive treatment via advanced peels.

Sometimes, the provider may recommend chemical peels along with another treatment to address the patient’s goals. Irrespective of the case, the patient can make the most appropriate decision upon viewing chemical peels before and after images. 

Creating Realistic Expectations 

Chemical peels are an effective and proven treatment to revitalize facial skin. However, it is vital to have realistic expectations from the treatment. Patients with a clear understanding of the potential outcomes and those who have reasonable expectations from the treatment will usually achieve higher levels of satisfaction from the procedure. 

For this reason, an experienced provider may display chemical peel before and after images to the patient. This will also reduce the risk of any future disappointment from the procedure outcomes. 

Patients should understand that the chemical peel is a non-surgical treatment. Therefore, the outcomes are not comparable to those of invasive cosmetic surgery such as a facelift. 

Patients should carefully evaluate their treatment options after viewing before and after images. The provider will encourage patients to see as many images as possible during the initial consultation. 

Online Photo Gallery

The treatment provider may display chemical peels before and after photographs on their practice website. Dr. Q’s website is brilliant with all sorts of stellar work she has performed in the past. She believes in transparency and her website is a testament to this fact. The images can be a part of a dedicated ‘Photo Gallery’ section on the site offering free access to all. 

Dr. Q Medical Spa receives patients from Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and nearby areas for chemical peel med spa treatment. 

For more information on Plastic Surgery and Non-Surgical Medical Spa Procedures and Treatments in the Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, Palm Desert and surrounding areas please contact the offices of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt (Dr. Q) by clicking here or calling 760-324-2660.

Chemical peels are a proven, safe, and effective non-surgical cosmetic procedure to rejuvenate the skin. 

At the time of the initial consultation, the treatment provider will explain various facial rejuvenation options to the patient as well as discuss the benefits and limitation of various chemical peels. In addition, the treatment provider will offer a cost estimate to the patient to enable them to make a judicious choice. 

Chemical peels are an elective cosmetic procedure, which means that the patient will not receive insurance coverage for this treatment. Patients should compare the cost and advantages of chemical peels with other facial rejuvenation treatment options, and then make a well-considered choice. 

Dr. Q Medical Spa, led by board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt provides chemical peel med spa treatments to patients in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and surrounding communities.

Cost Components

Chemical peel costs can differ between two practices, or even between two patients at the same practice. Regardless, the costs will be much lower than in the case of a cosmetic surgery procedure. The factors that influence chemical peel treatment costs are:

Practice Location

The location of the practice will influence the costs of cosmetic procedures such as a chemical peel. The cost of products and services in a specific area depending on aspects such as local taxes, average household income, and real estate costs. 

Main urban centers and busy metropolitan cities typically have higher costs in comparison to smaller towns. This leads to cost differences for the same cosmetic procedure, such as chemical peels, at various geographical locations. 

Quality Standards of the Practice

The quality standards and best practices at a specific practice, pre and post-treatment care offered, the ingredient quality in the chemical peels, the expertise of the treatment provider, the type of customized care provider, and other facilities at the practice will impact the cost of procedures such as chemical peels. 

Type of Chemical Peel 

There are three main types of chemical peels, namely, superficial, medium, and deep peels. In general, superficial peels will be the least expensive, while deep peels will cost the most.  

Every category comprises an extensive range of personalized as well as conventional chemical peel options. The treatment costs will depend on the strength of the peel, length of the procedure, and the stages involved in the chemical peel. 

Offers and Packages

Sometimes a chemical peel manufacturer or treatment provider may offer special promotional rates, especially when a new type of chemical peel or product is introduced. 

Patients can benefit from attractive prices during such promotional activity. In addition, the practice may offer a special package price or rebate if the patient wants to undergo a combination of chemical peel treatment with another cosmetic procedure or needs multiple treatment sessions. 

Financing and Payment Methods

The practice will usually need upfront payment for any cosmetic procedure. But they may offer the convenience of payment through major credit cards, debit cards, checks, or cash. If the payment is substantial, and the patient does not want to pay the entire amount, they may consider various financing options.

Apart from traditional bank loans, competitive third-party financing is also available through professional medical care finance companies. Dr. Q Medical Spa receives patients from Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and nearby areas for chemical peel med spa treatment. 

For more information on Plastic Surgery and Non-Surgical Medical Spa Procedures and Treatments in the Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, Palm Desert and surrounding areas please contact the offices of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt (Dr. Q) by clicking here or calling 760-324-2660.

Factors such as aging, sun exposure, wind, and genes can cause facial skin to look dull, rough, and tired. Chemical peels refer to a non-surgical cosmetic procedure to address these issues and restore beautiful, more youthful skin. 

A chemical peel resurfaces the uppermost skin layer through the peeling action of personalized chemical treatment.  

The treatment provider will recommend a specific type and potency peel, depending on the condition of the patient’s skin. Advanced or high strength peels can help attain deeper and longer-lasting results. 

Dr. Q Medical Spa, led by board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt, provides chemical peel med spa treatments to patients in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and surrounding locations.

When to Choose a Chemical Peel Treatment?

People with the following facial skin conditions may consider a chemical peel if they want to avoid facial cosmetic surgery:

• Minor wrinkles and fines lines on the face
• Damaged facial skin due to sun exposure and wind
• Discolored or blotchy facial skin, or brown spots on the face
• Irregular facial skin surface due to scars
• Precancerous skin growths on the face

During the pre-operative consultation, the chemical peel provider will establish the patient as a candidate for chemical peels. Prior to making a final decision, patients should compare the treatment with other non-surgical cosmetic facial rejuvenation options. 

Superficial Peels

In case the patient has minor aberrations on their facial skin requiring mild treatment, they may choose superficial or light chemical peels. These types of peels are effective on all types of skin with negligible risk of complications. 

Superficial peels involve the use of a milder form of glycolic acid. They do not involve downtime, and the healing is quick. 

Medium Peels

Medium chemical peels are an in-office treatment but involve some downtime. In general, these peels contain TCA as a peeling agent, which goes deeper into the skin compared to a superficial peel. 

While the pain and discomfort involved in medium peels are not significant, but peeling and flaking will occur over the following days to reveal dazzling, younger-looking skin. The patient may apply makeup in nearly one week as adequate healing would have taken place.

Deep Peels

Deep or advanced chemical peels provide the strongest treatment. The dermatologist will determine the ideal candidates for this procedure who are seeking major skin improvement in a minimally invasive way. Deep chemical peels typically contain higher TCA concentration, which enables the removal of the topmost skin layer. 

In around two weeks after a deep chemical peel, new skin will emerge. The patient will have to account for downtime of around two weeks away from their social engagements and workplace. 

The facial redness will begin to dissipate in around three weeks. Over the next few months, the patient will experience dramatic improvements as the results establish fully. 

Sustainability of Results

Deeper chemical peels offer long-lasting outcomes. But in the case of superficial peels, the patient will require periodical treatments for long-lasting outcomes. Dr. Q Medical Spa receives patients from Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and nearby areas for chemical peel med spa procedures.  

For more information on Plastic Surgery and Non-Surgical Medical Spa Procedures and Treatments in the Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, Palm Desert and surrounding areas please contact the offices of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt (Dr. Q) by clicking here or calling 760-324-2660.