Peel Away the Years at the Center for Plastic Surgery!

Monday, September 2nd, 2013

If you look at it closely,  everything you encounter every day tend to add years to your face  — from the pollution in the environment to the heavily processed foods you eat. Here at our North Carolina plastic surgery practice, we aim to help you take years off from your face without going through surgery through our wide array of chemical peels.

How it Works

It’s no surprise that chemical peels made it in the top 5 list of non-surgical procedures for 2012. Men and women alike are turning to chemical peels to improve the appearance of their face due to its advantage of quicker recovery. So how exactly do chemical peels work?

Chemical peels range from very mild to stronger solutions, depending on the problem that you want to improve and the condition of your skin. The procedure itself takes around 15 minutes and the chemical peels work by “peeling” the outer layers of the skin containing dead skin cells. A warm stinging sensation is normal during the procedure.

Chemical Peels in Highlands, North Carolina

Dr. Buchanan offers the following type of chemical peels in Highlands, North Carolina:

1. The Obagi® RADIANCE Blue Peel is a salicylic acid peel that can improve your skin’s look, texture and feel in a matter of minutes with no down time. This type of peel is beneficial for those with darker skin and have problems with hyperpigmentation.

2. Glycolic peels consist of light fruit peels. These peels are good for people who do not need or feel ready for deeper resurfacing and those who do not want any visible peeling.

3. Jessner Peels combine the strengths of lactic acid, salicylic acid, and resorcinol acid. We recommend Jessner peels if if you have been using other peels and have not received the desired results or if you have reached a plateau in your peels and need an extra boost.

If you have been thinking about having chemical peels, make it a point to seek out a board-certified plastic surgeon who received extensive training and experience with skin resurfacing like Dr. Buchanan.

Dr. Buchanan has hospital privileges at both Highlands-Cashiers Hospital and at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva.  The procedures are performed either in his office or at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.  We are located at 209 Hospital Drive, Suite 202, Highlands, NC.  Call us at 828-526-3783 or fill out this contact form to schedule an initial consultation. We look forward to your visit!