Gently and skillfully peeling away years of sun damage and aging from your skin: FAQs about chemical peels
Imagine being able to gently peel away the effects of years of cumulative sun exposure, gravity, and other changes to our skin that accompany the march of time. Well, you don’t have to imagine any longer! Led by Alina Wilson, an authority in medical aesthetics and a trailblazer in the concept of Thoughtful Aging, our team provides a wide range of chemical peels to address an equally wide range of skin concerns.
How do your peels work?
From the Bridgeport Laser & Wellness Center office in Tualatin, Oregon, a special formulation may be applied to your skin to improve the appearance of or even eliminate your specific concerns. The formulation type depends on the nature of your concern, its severity, and other factors, such as your skin type. So, peels are a highly customizable procedure. Once the solution is safely and carefully applied by one of our skilled professionals, it goes to work to lift damaged skin cells. All that is left behind are fresh cells and glowing and unblemished skin!
What are the different types of formulations?
Different ingredients and concentrations can be customized to your unique needs. Some support a “light” or “lunchtime” peel, while others support deeper peels and may be categorized as such (either a medium-strength or deep peel).
What are the differences between light, medium, and deep peels?
True to the terminology, a “light” peel is more superficial. It only affects the outermost layer of the skin. Medium peels are a middle-ground. They stimulate healthy cell turnover in the outermost layer of skin and the upper part of the dermis (or the middle layer of skin). The deep peel penetrates into the lower layer of the skin.
What are the benefits of each? And why might one be better than another for me?
Lighter peels are generally safe and appropriate for all skin types. They are best for those with earlier or less extensive signs of aging and sun damage. While they present a low-risk, no-downtime process, these peels do require more treatment sessions to get desirable or goal results. Deeper peels are not appropriate for everyone and require considerable downtime, but they do get dramatic results. It is a “one-and-done” process.
What specific problems do you treat with chemical peels?
We offer the full line of medical-grade PCA Skin® and Skinceuticals® peels. So, there will likely be an appropriate option for you to improve everything from lines and wrinkles and a blotchy complexion to dry leathery, lax, lackluster, and acne-prone skin. As partners in your journey of thoughtful aging, Bridgeport Laser & Wellness Center works with you to optimize and extend the results from treatments such as chemical peels via a healthy skin care regimen tailored to your one-of-a-kind needs.
Call (503) 772-3297 today to schedule a consultation at our medspa in Tualatin, OR, and find out firsthand what all the “fuss” (our 5,000-plus 5-star reviews) is about!
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The team at Bridgeport Laser & Wellness Center in Tualatin, OR, is led by Alina Wilson, Owner & Employee Development Coach, and Michelle Young, ND, LAc, Medical Director. They are joined by Jessica Colburn, CMA, Aesthetic Injection Specialist; Natalia Glawe, LE, CMA, Medical Aesthetics Specialist; Jordi Schumacher, CAE, Marketing Coordinator; Kathy Nesen, CAE, Medical Aesthetics Specialist, and Keisha Harrison, CMA, LE. Specializing in “Thoughtful Aging,” the team emphasizes a holistic approach to aging, promoting youthful skin and wellness through extensively researched and tested treatments. At Bridgeport Laser & Wellness Center, they focus on enhancing natural beauty and fostering a positive outlook on aging, utilizing state-of-the-art technologies and treatments to provide personalized, results-oriented care.
