Chemical Peels - Totonchi Plastic Surgery

Chemical Peels in Cleveland, Ohio

Reveal Brighter, Smoother, Healthier-Looking Skin

Chemical peels are one of the most effective ways to refresh dull, damaged, or uneven skin without surgery. At Totonchi Plastic Surgery, we offer a selection of professional chemical peels that can be customized to your skin concerns, goals, and desired amount of downtime.
Whether you are looking for a quick glow before an event or more significant correction of pigmentation, fine lines, acne, and sun damage, our team can help determine the right peel for you.

Our Chemical Peel options include:

ZO® Stimulator Peel
ZO® 3-Step Peel
The Perfect DermaPeel

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What Can Chemical Peels Improve?

Chemical peels work by removing damaged surface cells and encouraging healthier skin renewal. Depending on the peel selected, treatment may help improve:

●Dull or tired-looking skin
● Uneven skin tone
● Rough texture
● Sun damage
● Brown spots and discoloration
● Hyperpigmentation
● Fine lines
● Enlarged-looking pores
● Blemish-prone skin

● Post-acne discoloration

Your provider will evaluate your skin and recommend the peel best suited to your individual needs.

Our Chemical Peel Options

ZO® Stimulator Peel

The No-Downtime Glow Peel

The ZO® Stimulator Peel is a gentle professional peel ideal for patients who want brighter, smoother skin without visible peeling or downtime.

This mild peel uses a blend of alpha hydroxy acids to exfoliate dead surface cells and refresh the complexion. ZO describes the treatment as appropriate for all skin types, including patients receiving their first chemical peel.

It is an excellent option for:

● Dull skin
● Rough texture
● Uneven skin tone
● Mild discoloration
● Fine lines
● Maintaining healthy-looking skin

Because there is typically no downtime, the Stimulator Peel is often a great choice before an event or whenever your skin needs a quick refresh.

ZO® 3-Step PeelTM

Advanced Skin Renewal

For patients who need more significant correction, the ZO® 3-Step PeelTM provides a stronger resurfacing treatment. The peel combines trichloroacetic acid (TCA), salicylic acid, and lactic acid with retinol to promote deeper skin renewal.

● Fine lines and wrinkles
● Sun damage
● Uneven pigmentation
● Rough skin texture
● Acne-prone skin
● Dullness
● Overall skin tone and clarity

Patients should expect several days of redness, dryness, or peeling as the skin renews itself.

The Perfect DermaPeel

Powerful Correction for Tone, Texture & Pigmentation

The Perfect DermaTM Peel is a medium-depth, medical-grade chemical peel designed to improve multiple signs of skin aging and discoloration.

It can help address:
● Hyperpigmentation
● Dark spots
● Sun damage
● Blemish-prone skin
● Fine lines and wrinkles
● Uneven texture
● Enlarged-looking pores
● Dull complexion

The Perfect Derma Peel is designed for all skin types and ethnicities and includes glutathione, an antioxidant used in the formulation to help promote a brighter, more radiant appearance.

Application typically takes approximately 15 minutes, and visible peeling generally occurs for
about two to four days.

Which Chemical Peel Is Right for Me?

Each peel offers a different level of exfoliation and downtime.

Treatment	Best For	Downtime
ZO® Stimulator Peel	Quick glow, dullness, mild texture and tone concerns	Minimal to none
ZO® 3-Step Peel™	Pigmentation, aging, texture and more significant correction	Several days
Perfect Derma™ Peel	Hyperpigmentation, blemishes, sun damage, fine lines and overall rejuvenation	Visible peeling typically 2–4 days

You don’t have to decide which peel you need before your appointment. Our providers will evaluate your skin, discuss your goals and recommend the treatment that makes the most sense for you.

What Should I Expect After a Chemical Peel?

Recovery depends on the strength of your treatment. A lighter peel such as the ZO Stimulator Peel generally allows you to return to your normal routine immediately. More corrective treatments such as the ZO 3-Step Peel or Perfect Derma Peel can produce redness, dryness, tightness and visible peeling for several days.

Following your treatment, it is especially important to:

● Avoid picking or peeling the skin
● Keep the skin properly moisturized
● Follow your provider’s skincare instructions
● Avoid unnecessary sun exposure
● Wear broad-spectrum sunscreen daily

Your provider will give you personalized aftercare instructions based on the peel you receive.

Chemical Peels FAQs

How often should I get a chemical peel?

Treatment frequency depends on your skin concerns and the strength of the peel. Gentle peels may be performed more frequently, while deeper treatments typically require more time between sessions.

Will my skin actually peel?

Not always. The ZO Stimulator Peel is designed to provide exfoliation without significant visible peeling. More intensive peels generally produce more noticeable shedding.

Can chemical peels help with dark spots?

Yes. Certain chemical peels can help improve the appearance of sun damage, brown spots and uneven pigmentation.

Which peel is best before an event?

For patients who want a quick refresh without downtime, the ZO Stimulator Peel may be an excellent option.

Which peel is best for more significant pigmentation?

Depending on your skin and the cause of the discoloration, your provider may recommend the ZO 3-Step Peel, Perfect Derma Peel, or another treatment available at Totonchi Plastic Surgery.

Find the Right Peel for Your Skin

At Totonchi Plastic Surgery, we don’t believe every patient needs the same treatment. Our
providers will evaluate your skin and create a personalized plan based on your concerns,
lifestyle, and desired amount of downtime.

Whether you want a quick glow or more significant skin renewal, our selection of professional
chemical peels can help reveal smoother, brighter and healthier-looking skin.

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