Medical-Grade Skin Resurfacing
PCA Chemical Peels in Chapel Hill
Professional-strength chemical peels customized to your exact skin needs. Reveal brighter, smoother, more even skin – with formulas that go far beyond what over-the-counter products can achieve.
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What Are Medical-Grade Chemical Peels?
At Oak Haus, we use customized PCA SKIN® chemical peels to improve pigmentation, melasma, acne, texture, fine lines, and overall skin quality. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, your provider carefully selects the appropriate peel strength and ingredients based on your skin type, concerns, sensitivity, and goals.
Oak Haus exclusively uses PCA Skin professional chemical peels – the industry's gold standard in medical-grade peel technology. PCA's unique blending system allows our providers to combine multiple acids and boosters into a fully customized formula tailored to your specific skin concerns, tone, and sensitivity.
Unlike over-the-counter exfoliants that work only on the very surface, professional PCA peels penetrate to the depth required to produce clinically meaningful results.
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Our Peel Menu
Types of Chemical Peels
Peels are categorized by depth of penetration. Your Oak Haus provider will recommend the appropriate level based on your skin concerns, tolerance, and downtime availability.
Superficial Peels
Light Exfoliation
Gentle alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta-hydroxy acids (BHAs) work at the surface level to improve dullness, mild discoloration, and texture. Minimal to no downtime – light flaking for 1–3 days.
Ideal for: Maintenance, first-time peel patients, sensitive skin, dullness
Medium-Depth Peels
Targeted Resurfacing
Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and stronger AHA formulations reach the mid-dermis to address more significant concerns. Expect 3–7 days of noticeable peeling and a more dramatic result.
Ideal for: Sun damage, hyperpigmentation, moderate acne scars, fine lines
Your Treatment
What to Expect at Your Appointment
Chemical peel appointments typically take 30–60 minutes. Your provider will select and customize the appropriate peel formula before each session.
Skin Analysis
Your provider reviews your skin history, concerns, and goals to select the optimal PCA peel formula and depth for your session.
Cleanse & Prep
Skin is thoroughly cleansed and degreased to ensure even peel penetration and uniform results across all treatment zones.
Peel Application
The peel solution is carefully applied and monitored. You may feel tingling or mild warmth. Most peel sessions take 15–30 minutes.
Neutralize & Soothe
The peel is neutralized at the appropriate time and followed with calming, hydrating skincare products including SPF to protect treated skin.
Aftercare
Follow provider-recommended post-peel skincare. Avoid picking at peeling skin, sun exposure, and active exfoliants during the healing window.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a professional peel different from a store-bought peel?
Consumer-grade peels are formulated at low concentrations and high pH levels for safety without supervision – they exfoliate the very surface. Professional PCA peels use higher concentrations at lower pH levels, penetrating to the targeted depth of the dermis where real change occurs. They are applied by trained providers who monitor the skin throughout treatment and adjust as needed.
Will I peel visibly after treatment?
It depends on the peel depth selected. Superficial peels produce light flaking similar to dry skin for 1–3 days – easy to manage with moisturizer. Medium peels produce more visible peeling over 3–7 days. Your provider will discuss what to expect based on the protocol chosen for your session.
How often should I get a chemical peel?
Superficial peels can be performed as frequently as every 4–6 weeks as part of a maintenance routine. Medium-depth peels are typically spaced 6–8 weeks apart. Your provider will design a peel series based on your specific goals and skin condition.
Are peels safe for acne-prone or darker skin tones?
Yes – PCA Skin's formulation expertise includes peels specifically designed for acne-prone skin (containing salicylic acid and calming agents) and for darker skin tones where the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation must be carefully managed. Our providers are trained to select and customize peel protocols for all skin types safely.
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Reveal Your Brightest Skin
Your complimentary consultation includes a skin analysis and personalized peel recommendation. Let us build the right chemical peel protocol for your skin's unique needs.