Retinoic Acid Chemical Peels

Classed as a superficial peel, retinoic acid will-

• Reduce acne breakouts
• Exfoliate the skin
• Reduce pigmentation
• Reduce fine lines & wrinkles

This peel is ideal as a maintenance peel, after resurfacing procedures. It is also an anti-aging peel suited for the 20’s to 40’s.

Cutis Dermatology has over a dozen peels. Depending on your skin type, concerns & goals, we have a peel to cater for your needs. As a guide; 

Retinoid peels can treat most forms of acne (except picking acne). Patients are encouraged to incorporate peels as part of a combination approach, namely skin care, diet, & medications if indicated. 

For acne prone skin, monthly peels are encouraged.

They are best used for fine wrinkling & as an adjunctive preventive treatment to anti-wrinkle & dermal fillers.  

Deeper wrinkles can be treated with fractional lasers. CO2 lasers for light skin types, Hybrid lasers & Pico lasers for darker skin types. Jessner TCA can be very effective for deep wrinkles, especially around the eyes & mouth.

Dynamic wrinkles are amenable to muscle relaxants & soft tissue dermal fillers. Skin laxity can be treated with threads & HIFU. 

No, this peel is the most superficial peel we have at Cutis Dermatology. There is zero pain.

Retinoids work by activating receptors in the skin known as RAR. Each type of retinoid will have a specific receptor binding site. These retinoids are between 50 to 200 times more powerful than over the counter retinol.

We frequently use retinoic acid, tazarotene & tazarotene. Concentrations vary from 0.005%to 7%.

Also known as LARI, lasers can be employed for skin rejuvenation & to increase the absorption of retinoids. We use a small spot, short pulse duration fractional CO2 laser. 

Lasers increase absorption of topical retinoids by removing 25% of the skin’s upper layer. This procedure lays down over 100,000 tiny columns on the skin’s surface. Each column is a reservoir that holds retinoid molecules. 

Lasers also rejuvenate the skin by removing pigment & stimulating collagen production.

This peel removes the superficial surface of the skin. Our clinicians can increase or decrease absorption & tailor downtime accordingly. As guide-

• Delayed peeling at days 1.5 to 3
• 1-2 additional days of peeling
• 24 to 36 hours of redness
• Skin back to normal within 4.5 to 6.6 days 
• Laser assisted retinoid delivery adds another 36 to 48 hours to the recovery

Unlike higher strength TCA or glycolic peels, retinoic acid peels can be safely used on all skin types, including Asian & ethnic skin. 

Chemical peels are super affordable. As a guide-

• Retinoid peels: $120
• AHA glycolic, lactic: $120
• Laser Assisted Retinoic acid peels: From $599

Sensitive skin patients including rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis are not candidates for chemical peels. Lasers & LLED are much safer & better. 

If you have significant sun exposure, chemical peels are not for you. 

If you have picking acne, this peel is not recommended.

Weeks to months. This peel is classed as a very superficial peel & is best used to maintain results from other skin rejuvenation procedures. 

Prescribed skin care products will extend the effectiveness of chemical peels.

Our experienced nurses at Cutis Dermatology Brisbane can guide you through the best skin rejuvenation procedures. We have over a dozen types of peels, & over 35 lasers & energy devices, hence will prescribe a bespoke rejuvenation program based upon your goals.