Medical Grade Peels at ReviveMD Center in Richmond, VA are administered by our skin care professional. Our full range of medical peels can help your complexion appear more uniform and renewed—diminishing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and roughness.
Chemical Peels
Chemical peels are a popular treatment choice for women and men searching for noticeable skin improvements without surgery, laser treatments, or injections. The team at ReviveMD Center, offer several different chemical peel options, and there is a solution for virtually every set of skin care needs. Schedule a visit today using the simple online tool or call ReviveMD Center to check appointment availability. During your consultation, you’ll learn about chemical peels and other treatments designed to help you reach your aesthetic goals.
Reveal your skin’s radiance by undergoing a non-invasive, well-tolerated chemical peel designed to address the outermost damaged layer of the skin.
A chemical peel helps to treat the following skin conditions:
Reducing under-eye fine lines
Reducing the forehead fine lines
Reducing fine lines around the mouth
Treat sun-damage and aging wrinkles
Improve the look and feel of skin
Do away with the light scars
Treating the acne marks
To obliterate age spots, freckles, and dark patches (melasma) happening because of pregnancy
At ReviveMD Center in Richmond, VA is proud to offer our patients SkinMedica®. SkinMedica® is a medical grade, non prescription skin care line that focuses on the prevention and correction of fine lines, wrinkles, skin discoloration, hyperpigmentation, acne and other skin conditions. With decades of scientific research and innovative breakthroughs, SkinMedica® is the fastest growing skin care company in the physician-dispensed channel. With customized SkinMedica® regimens to use at home, you can expect your skin to look youthful and vibrant for years to come.
SkinMedica offers three categories of Chemical peels as below:
Illuminize peel
Vitalize peel
Rejuvenize peel
Illuminize Peel is designed for mild skin imperfections. Vitalize Peel is designed for mild to moderate skin imperfections such as acne, hyperpigmentation, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Rejuvenize Peel is designed for moderate to severe skin imperfections. Recommended after undergoing at least one Vitalize Peel.
Illuminize peel
The SkinMedica Illuminize peel is a non-invasive and superficial chemical peel. This is done to improve the skin glow and brightness. Alpha-hydroxy acids (mandelic acid and malic acid) mixed with phytic acid and also the usual peeling agents like salicylic acid and resorcinol are used in Illuminize peel.
Illuminize Peel Before & After Results
These Illuminize peel before and after photos clearly shows the difference that happens through an Illuminize peel.
Vitalize peel
Amongst the SkinMedica Chemical peels, Vitalize peel is the most popular. This peel uses proprietary blend ingredients. The combination of resorcinol, lactic, salicylic, and retinoic acids help in vitalizing the skin tone.
Rejuvenize peel
Rejuvenize peel is used for treating Fitzpatrick Skin Types V – VI. It is to be noted that this peel can be undergone only after a patient has shown tolerance to the vitalize peel treatment. Additionally, the physician also can decide if a patient can go for this peel.
Rejuvenize peel ingredients
The following are the ingredients used in the Rejuvenize peel skin treatments. They are safe and allergen-free. Moreover, the ingredients are found to be teen safe.
Alcohol Denat (Denatured alcohol)
Isoceteth-20
Isopropyl Alcohol
Lactic Acid
Panthenol
Resorcinol
Retinol
Salicylic Acid
Rejuvenize peel side-effects
Sometimes, you may get some side-effects because of undergoing Rejuvenize peel. Usually, these side-effects are non-serious and will cure in a few days. However, if the side-effects don’t subdue, you can contact us for further confirmation. The following are the side-effects that might arise because of undergoing rejuvenize peel.
Redness in skin
Itching or irritation in the treatment area
Dryness in the skin
Swelling in the treatment area
Peeling or scabbing of skin in the treatment area
Temporary paleness in the skin
It will be worth to note that we at ReviveMD Center in Richmond VA provide all the three Skin Medica Chemical peels (Vitalize Peel, Illuminize Peel, and Rejuvenize Peel).
The SkinMedica® aesthetic product line is based on the science of the skin’s own healing abilities. As skin ages, elasticity decreases, lines appear and overall appearance is diminished. To counteract the effects of time, our skin care products contain restorative ingredients that work below the skin’s surface to regenerate the health of the skin.
Skinmedica products use scientifically proven recovery compounds, including essential ingredients ranging from vitamins C and E to retinol. The patented blend of growth factors, soluble collagen, antioxidants and matrix proteins are what make Skinmedica such an unbelievable product. Skinmedica reduces fine lines, fades age spots and discoloration, and improves the texture and elasticity of your skin.
This TNS Essential Serum is an unparalleled anti-aging serum and the first to combine the benefits of the patented growth factor serum, TNS Recovery Complex®, with antioxidants, peptides and other anti-aging ingredients used to regenerate your skin.*
All-in-one anti-aging product*
Improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles*
Improves the overall tone and texture of your skin*
Seven antioxidants that go beyond fighting free radical damage*
Specialty ingredients that plump and brighten the skin*
SkinMedica
Advancing the Science of Skin Rejuvenation
At SkinMedica® we’ve dedicated years of research to formulate advanced skin care products to deliver optimal results for our patients and the physicians who care for them.
The SkinMedica Difference
We are committed to advancing the science of skin rejuvenation through research and innovation. Our products work with your skin's natural healing properties to help you achieve transformative results from the inside out.
Optimal Skin Health Within Reach
Whatever your skin care needs or challenges may be, you deserve healthier looking skin. That’s why we’ve dedicated nearly two decades of research to formulating advanced products. Your skin care professional can determine exactly what your skin type needs and help combine our products into a personalized regimen.
Founded by Physicians and Rooted in Science
We are committed to research and clinical data. Instead of providing quick fixes, we’ve developed products to promote the long-term health of your skin.
Our Products Exemplify the SkinMedica® Difference
TNS Recovery Complex® The first topical growth factor solution with our patented Tissue Nutrient Solution (TNS®) is clinically shown to reduce the appearance of skin discoloration and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. TNS Essential Serum® With more clinical studies than any other growth factor product in the market today, this all-in-one skin rejuvenating treatment improves the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, skin tone, and texture. Lytera® 2.0 Pigment Correcting Serum
Lytera® 2.0 is an advanced Pigment Correcting Serum, formulated to address the appearance of stubborn skin discoloration for a variety of skin types and ethnicities. Retinol Complex SkinMedica’s three varying strengths of retinols enhance skin’s radiance, tone, texture, and resiliency. Total Defense + Repair Rejuvenating superscreen powered by SOL-IR™ Advanced Antioxidant Complex to provide comprehensive protection beyond UVA/UVB rays, while supporting skin’s ability to restore itself. HA5® Rejuvenating Hydrator Powered by SkinMedica’s exclusive VITISENSCE™ Technology, HA5® Rejuvenating Hydrator provides immediate smoothing in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It also supports the skin’s natural ability to replenish its own hyaluronic acid (HA) for overall skin health.
Results Rooted in Science
SkinMedica® uses scientifically proven ingredients to formulate advanced skin care products. Our patients’ results speak for themselves.
Looking Forward
You can’t go back in time, but SkinMedica® will continue to develop products that work with your skin to correct the signs of aging. Our science is complex, but the results are simple.
TNS Essential Serum®
This all-in-one skin rejuvenating treatment delivers a unique combination of our renowned growth factor formula to stimulate repair of damaged skin. These results are backed by more clinical studies than any other topical cosmetic growth factor on the market today.
Baseline vs. 12 Weeks, Female, Age 69, Fitz II
Baseline vs. 12 Weeks, Male, Age 62, Fitz III
Unretouched photographs of subjects at baseline and after twice-daily use of TNS Essential Serum®. Individual results may vary. Kadoya K, Makino ET, Jiang LI, Bachelor M, Chung R, Tan P, Cheng T, Naughton GK, Mehta RC. J Drugs Dermatol. 2017 Dec 1;16(12);1190-1196.
TNS Recovery Complex
A revolution in age defense products, we created the first topical growth factor solution with our patented Tissue Nutrient Solution (TNS).
Baseline vs. 6 Month, Female, Age 60
Unretouched photographs of subject at baseline and after twice-daily use of TNS Recovery Complex®. Individual results may vary. Fitzpatrick RE. Treatment of photodamaged and aging skin with a unique cream: 3 case reports. Cosmetic Dermatology. Sep 2004;17(9):591-596.
Baseline vs. 6 Month, Female, Age 51
Unretouched photographs of subject at baseline and after twice-daily use of TNS Recovery Complex®. Individual results may vary. Mehta RC, Smith SR, Grove GL, et al. Reduction in facial photodamage by a topical growth factor product. J Drugs Dermatol. 2008;7864-871.
HA5® Rejuvenating Hydrator
HA5® introduces a new chapter in skin hydration through a proprietary mix of five hyaluronic acids forms. Powered by SkinMedica’s exclusive VITISENSCE™ Technology that harnesses potent antioxidants, HA5® Rejuvenating Hydrator provides immediate smoothing in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and supports the skin’s natural ability to replenish its own hyaluronic acid (HA) for overall skin health.
Baseline vs. 15 Minutes, Male, Age 63
Baseline vs. 8 Weeks, Female, Age 50
Unretouched photos taken with parallel-polarized lighting. Individual results may vary. For 15-Minute results, product was left on subject’s face. For 8-Week resluts, no product on subjec’ts face. Data on file at SkinMedica®.
Lytera 2.0® Pigment Correcting Serum
Lytera® 2.0 is an advanced Pigment Correcting Serum, formulated to address the appearance of stubborn skin discoloration - regardless of where or why it starts.
Baseline vs. 2 Weeks, Female, African-American, Age 40
Unretouched photos. Individual results may vary. Data on file at SkinMedica
Fitzpatrick Scale V & VI
Baseline vs. 4 Weeks, Female, African-American, Age 47
Unretouched photos. Individual results may vary. Data on file at SkinMedica®.
Fitzpatrick Scale VI & V
Baseline vs. 8 Weeks, Female, Asian-American, Age 48
Unretouched photos. Individual results may vary. Data on file at SkinMedica®.
Fitzpatrick Scale II & III
Baseline vs. 12 Weeks, Female, Hispanic-American, Age 54
Unretouched photos. Individual results may vary. Data on file at SkinMedica®.
Fitzpatrick Scale I & II
Lytera® Skin Brightening Complex
Using a proprietary blend of ingredients without hydroquinone, Lytera reduces the appearance of dark spots that contribute to hyperpigmentation, revealing brighter, more luminous skin.
Baseline vs. 4 weeks, Female, Age 46
Baseline vs. 12 weeks, Female, Age 35
Unretouched photographs taken with cross-polarized lighting of subject at baseline and after twice-daily use of Lytera® Skin Brightening Complex. Individual results may vary. Data on file at SkinMedica. *Makino ET, Herndon JH, Sigler ML, et.al. J Drug Dermatol. Mar 2013; 12(3): s21-s26
Total Defense + Repair
This rejuvenating superscreen harnesses SOL-IR™ Advanced Antioxidant Complex to provide comprehensive protection beyond UVA/UVB rays, while supporting your skin’s ability to restore itself.
Baseline vs. 4 Weeks, Female, Age 48
Baseline vs. 12 Weeks, Female, Age 63
Unretouched photographs taken with standard lighting. Subject used Total Defense + Repair SPF 34. Individual results may vary. *Data on file at SkinMedica®