Do you feel younger than you look? Age, stress, genetics, and the environment can all conspire against your appearance. Since we feel you deserve to look your best, we offer chemical peels to help you regain a youthful glow.

1. PEEL AWAY THE YEARS
Manhattan Skin Rejuvenation

2. CHEMICAL PEEL
Age, stress, genetics, and the environment can all
conspire against your appearance.
A chemical peel removes the damaged outer layers
of your skin to reveal younger-looking skin just
below the surface. The results from a chemical
peel can leave your skin looking smoother and
brighter, and depending on the peel you choose,
your recovery time can be minimal. In fact,
recovery time from certain chemical peels can be
so short that you often don’t have to take any time
off from work or other regular activities at all.

3. CHEMICAL PEEL
• Many variables involved in the application of a
chemical peel, including the concentration of
the product and the length of time it remains
on the skin
• Two types- alpha-hydroxy acids, or AHAs and
Trichloroacetic acid (TCA)
• Not a replacement for surgery

4. ALPHA-HYDROXY ACIDS(AHA)
• Mildest peel, produce light peels
• glycolic, lactic, or fruit acids
• provide smoother, brighter-looking skin
• treat fine wrinkling, areas of dryness, uneven
pigmentation and acne
• Some redness or irritation, but no real
recovery time

5. TRICHLOROACETIC ACID
• Stronger than AHAs, and strengths varies
• are most often used to smooth small surface
wrinkles, correct uneven pigment, and
address blemishes.
• Takes about 15 minutes, recover time 7-10
days
• More than one procedure may be necessary
to achieve desired results

6. PLANNING YOUR PEEL
• Seek out board certified plastic surgeon with
skin care rejuvenation experience
• Some states allow no medical degree required
to administer peel
• Individual variables- concentration of the
product and the length of time it remains on
the skin
• Discuss expectations during consultation

7. UNCERTAINTY AND RISK
ALPHA-HYDROXY ACID
• May cause stinging,
redness, irritation and
crusting
• As the skin adjusts to the
treatment regimen, these
problems will subside.
TRICHLOROACETIC ACID
• Skin NOT bleached, able to
produce pigment
• Avoid sun exposure for
several months to protect
new skin
• may also produce some
unintended color changes in
the skin.
Chemical peel is normally a safe procedure when it is
performed by a qualified, experienced plastic surgeon.

8. PEELS AT A GLANCE
ALPHA-HYDROXY ACID
Uses:
• Smoothes rough, dry skin
• Improves texture of sun-damaged
skin
• Aids in control of acne
• Can be mixed with bleaching agent
to correct pigment problems
• Can be used as TCA pre-treatment
Considerations:
• A series of peels may be needed
• As with most peel treatments,
sunblock use is recommended
TRICHLOROACETIC ACID
Uses:
• Smoothes out fine surface wrinkles
• Removes superficial blemishes
• Corrects pigment problems
Considerations:
• Can be used on neck or other body areas
• May require pre-treatment with Retin-A or
AHA creams
• Treatment takes only 10-15 minutes
• Peel depth can be adjusted
• Repeat treatment may be needed to
maintain results
• Sun block must be used for several months
• Healing is usually quick

9. THE PROCEDURE
ALPHA-HYDROXY ACID
• Applied to cleansed skin
• Usually 10 minute
procedure
• Depending on strength,
periodic treatments may be
necessary
TRICHLOROACETIC ACID
• Typically, the skin is first
thoroughly cleansed. Then, the
surgeon will carefully apply the
TCA solution. You may feel a
stinging sensation as the peel
solution is applied, but this
feeling will quickly pass.
• A full-face TCA peel usually takes
no more than 15 minutes. Two or
more TCA peels may be needed
to obtain the desired result, and
those may be spaced out over
several months. Mild TCA peels
may be repeated as often as
every month.

10. RECOVERY
ALPHA-HYDROXY ACID
• Common to experience
some temporary flaking or
scaling, redness and dryness
of the skin
• A fresher and improved skin
texture will result with
continued AHA treatments
TRICHLOROACETIC ACID
• A crust or scab will form on
the treated area
• Pain medication sometimes
prescribed
• Tape (if applied) removed after
day or two
• May cause significant swelling
• In about a week to ten days,
your new skin will be apparent
and you should be healed
sufficiently to return to your
normal activities

11. SCOTT J. ZEVON, MD, FACS
• DURING YOUR VISIT TO
OUR OFFICE, WE CAN
EXAMINE YOUR SKIN
AND RECOMMEND THE
PRODUCTS BEST SUITED
FOR YOUR HOME SKIN
CARE REGIMEN.
75 Central Park W
New York City, NY 10023
212-496-6600