Chemical Peels
Serving the greater Cincinnati area
Serving the greater Cincinnati area
Constant sun exposure, environmental stress, and natural aging can leave our skin looking dull, blotchy, and tired. You might notice dark patches, fine lines and wrinkles, or rough skin texture settling across your cheeks and forehead. While daily home cleansers work on the surface, professional chemical peels offer a deeper reset by lifting away damaged skin cells and accelerating skin renewal.
At Invisible Lines Aesthetics & Wellness in Florence, KY, our chemical peels are designed to address mild skin discoloration, sun damage, and uneven skin tone with clinical precision and gentle care. Guided by experienced nurse providers who prioritize patient safety and open communication, your treatment plan is tailored to your unique skin type so you can achieve a healthy glow in a warm, unhurried setting.
Exfoliates dead surface tissue to treat wrinkles, smooth fine lines, fade age spots, and balance skin tone.
30 to 45 minutes of comfortable, unhurried care.
Varies by depth; light peels involve minimal flaking for 3 to 5 days, while medium depth peels take 5 to 7 days to heal completely.
Delivers immediate clarity once flaking finishes, with long-term texture improvements maintained through seasonal visits.
Chemical peels are medical cosmetic treatments where a targeted chemical solution is applied to the skin to gently exfoliate damaged skin cells. As the outer layer, or outermost layer, sloughs off over a few days, fresh new skin emerges beneath.
A gentle peel with no downtime, designed to exfoliate, brighten, and improve skin tone and texture.
Uses mild alpha hydroxy acid formulas like glycolic acid or beta hydroxy acids like salicylic acid to exfoliate the surface layer. Great for subtle texture improvement and mild discoloration.
A moderate peel designed to improve tone, texture, fine lines, and blemishes for smoother, refreshed skin.
Uses stronger solutions such as trichloroacetic acid (TCA) to penetrate into the middle layers of skin, addressing deeper sun damage, age spots, and fine wrinkles.
An advanced peel targeting texture, discoloration, fine lines, and signs of aging through deeper exfoliation and skin renewal.
Uses carbolic acid (phenol) for deep facial lines, scaly patches, or severe wrinkles. Deep chemical peels require specialized clinical oversight and extended recovery, whereas superficial and medium peels remain the preferred choice for regular skin maintenance.
Your appointment begins in our Florence space with a detailed review of your medical history, skincare routine, and current skin condition. We clean your skin thoroughly to remove surface oils and impurities.
Once your skin is prepared, the chemical solution is applied evenly across the treatment area using a brush or gauze. You will feel a mild tingling or warm sensation as the solution works to break down dull surface cells. For a light peel or medium peel, this sensation lasts just a few minutes before we neutralize or cleanse the area. We finish your visit by applying a soothing barrier serum, a thick moisturizer, and broad-spectrum sunscreen before going over your post-treatment instructions.
Chemical peels offer a proven, versatile approach to skin rejuvenation that transforms dull, uneven skin.
Softens fine wrinkles, rough skin, and crepey texture for an airbrushed finish
Fades dark patches, age spots, brownish discoloration, and blotchy skin caused by sun exposure or hormonal shifts like taking birth control pills.
Improves the appearance of mild acne scars and shallow skin scars over a series of sessions.
Solutions are tailored to your exact skin color, skin tone, and tolerance level.
A good candidate for chemical peels is anyone looking to reduce fine lines, smooth uneven skin, or refresh a dull complexion without invasive surgery. While light chemical peels are safe for various skin types and complexions, those with darker skin must be evaluated carefully to avoid post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or temporary or permanent changes in skin color.
Patients who should avoid chemical peels or pause treatment include those with active cold sores, open wounds, active herpes outbreaks, severe allergies, or those who are pregnant. If you have a history of cold sores, your provider may prescribe an antiviral medication before your visit to ensure a safe healing process.
Recovery depends on the depth of the peel chosen for your treatment plan. With a light peel, you may experience mild redness and light flaking that clears within 3 to 5 days. Medium depth peels involve more noticeable peeling and redness, taking five to seven days for fresh skin to heal.
During recovery, treated skin will eventually peel naturally. It is vital that you never pick or pull at peeling skin. Keep your face deeply hydrated with a thick moisturizer, avoid active ingredients like retinol or exfoliants, and stay out of direct sun exposure. Once initial peeling resolves, you can safely wear makeup again.
As the old, damaged surface sloughs off over five to seven days, you will see a brighter, smoother complexion emerge. Your skin tone will look noticeably more even, dark spots will fade, and fine lines will appear softened.
While a single light peel offers an instant boost, optimal results for stubborn sun damage or acne scars typically require a series of 3 to 6 treatments spaced a month apart. Maintaining a daily sunscreen routine and scheduling seasonal touch-ups keeps your healthy glow long-term.
At Invisible Lines, we combine advanced dermatologic knowledge with a warm, patient-first approach. Co-owners Amy Alsip, APRN, and Caela Forbis, BSN, RN, take the time to evaluate your unique skin structure, select the safest chemical solution, and walk you through clear post-treatment instructions. We prioritize safety, subtle results, and genuine human connection, ensuring every visit leaves you feeling supported, comfortable, and cared for.
Discomfort is very mild for light and medium peels. You may feel a warm, tingling sensation for a few minutes while the chemical solution is applied, which quickly calms once it is neutralized.
You will notice a brighter glow after your very first peel. For deeper skin conditions like stubborn hyperpigmentation, sun damage, or fine lines, a series of 3 to 6 sessions delivers optimal results.
Yes! Chemical peels are frequently paired with other cosmetic treatments such as dermaplaning, laser resurfacing, or injectables like soft tissue filler and Botox to address multiple facial concerns at once.
A light peel uses mild acids like glycolic acid or salicylic acid to exfoliate only the outer layer of skin with minimal downtime. A medium peel uses stronger agents like trichloroacetic acid to reach deeper damaged skin cells for more dramatic renewal.
Not necessarily. Light superficial peels often cause only faint, micro-flaking that easily washes away during your daily routine, allowing you to go about your normal day without heavy peeling.
Follow your provider's post treatment instructions closely: keep skin hydrated with a gentle, thick moisturizer, refrain from picking flaking skin, hold off on active skincare ingredients for a week, and wear broad-spectrum sunscreen daily.
Mon/Wed/Fri: 9AM - 5:00PM
Tues/Thurs: 9AM - 7:00PM
Sat & Sun: Appointment Only
