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Aesthetics

Skin rejuvenation: peels and devices

Three SkinMedica peels and three Saratoga devices, chosen for your skin after Dr. Wood has looked at it — not ordered off a menu.

Chemical peels

The office carries three SkinMedica peels: Illuminize, Vitalize and Rejuvenize. Which one, and how often, depends on your skin, your history and what you want changed — so the choice is made after Dr. Wood has seen your skin in person.

The equipment

Total Body Renewal’s devices were bought through Saratoga: the HydraQueen, the Legend Pro and the Prism. Each answers a different concern, from texture to tone to unwanted hair, and the consultation decides which one your skin calls for.

What these treatments address

  • Uneven tone and discoloration
  • Sun damage
  • Acne and acne scars
  • Rough texture and dull skin
  • Unwanted hair

Aftercare starts with sunscreen

Treated skin needs daily sun protection while it heals. The office carries Colorescience mineral sunscreens, and Dr. Wood will tell you what your skin needs after each treatment.

Pair it with injectables

Peels and devices work on the surface; neurotoxin and filler work underneath. A plan can include both.

Questions

Skin treatment questions

What chemical peels do you offer?

Three SkinMedica peels: Illuminize, Vitalize and Rejuvenize. Dr. Wood picks among them after looking at your skin and asking about your history and what you want to change.

What equipment is used for skin treatments?

The HydraQueen, the Legend Pro and the Prism, all bought through Saratoga. Which one is used depends on whether the concern is texture, tone, scarring or hair.

Can you treat acne scars?

Yes. Acne scars are among the concerns treated here, along with uneven tone, sun damage and dull skin. The approach depends on the type of scarring, so it starts with a look at your skin.

What sunscreen should I use after a peel?

Ask Dr. Wood for the specifics after your treatment. The office carries Colorescience mineral sunscreens, and treated skin needs sun protection every day while it heals.

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