Areas Treated with Chemical Peels

At Livia Med Spa in Tampa, FL, your comfort and safety are our absolute priorities. For your Chemical Peels session, we apply a high-strength, medical-grade topical numbing cream to the target area prior to beginning the procedure. During the treatment, most patients report feeling a warm, tingling, or stinging sensation for a few minutes. We use cooling fans and post-peel neutralizers to keep the treatment comfortable. Overall, our clients find the procedure highly tolerable, and Angela Spicola, APRN will continuously monitor your comfort level, adjusting device settings to ensure a relaxed and pleasant experience from start to finish.

To achieve the absolute best outcome and long-lasting improvements, we typically recommend an initial series of a series of 3 to 6 peels spaced 4 weeks apart. This allows the biological stimulation and dermal repair mechanisms to compound over time, leading to more structural and visible improvements. During your initial aesthetic consultation at our Tampa med spa, we will analyze your skin type and design a customized session protocol tailored specifically to your unique skin health goals.

The recovery process for Chemical Peels is dependent on the peel strength. Light peels cause mild flaking for 2 to 3 days. Medium-strength peels (like the VI Peel) result in visible peeling starting on day 3 and finishing by day 7.

Chemical peels can be customized for all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI) to treat acne, sun damage, melasma, and texture. Darker skin tones require specific formulas (like the VI Peel) to prevent hyperpigmentation.

Many clients enjoy seeing a dramatic clearing of dark spots, sun damage, and melasma, with skin peeling starting on day 3 and finishing by day 7 to reveal radiant, smooth skin.

Whether treatments can be combined depends on the procedures and your medical history. Discuss timing, risks, and alternatives with your provider before scheduling.