Chemical Peel in Burnaby Longevity Peel

The Longevity Peel is Skin Art MD's physician-supervised chemical peel. It uses exfoliating acids (TCA and AHA are named in our protocol) to remove the outer layer of dull, damaged cells, so fresher skin shows as it sheds. It is aimed at dullness, uneven tone, rough texture, fine lines and superficial pigment. Depth is set after a physician assessment, and results vary.

Most people feel warmth, tingling or stinging during application, usually for a few minutes. Fans and cooling help, and the sensation settles after the peel is neutralized. Deeper peels can feel stronger. For a day or two afterwards the skin may feel tight, a little like mild sunburn. Tell the team at any point if it feels too intense.

Mild redness and tightness come first, then shedding, typically over about three to five days. Lighter peels may only flake slightly, while deeper peels shed more and take longer to settle. Many people keep working but prefer to avoid important events while shedding is visible, so the depth is planned around your schedule.

It is usually best to wait until redness and shedding have settled, because makeup can irritate fresh skin and clog pores. The team will tell you when it is fine for your peel depth. Until then, a plain moisturizer and sunscreen are generally the only products used, and scrubs or exfoliating acids are avoided on the healing skin.

A peel uses acids at a strength chosen for your skin to remove the outer layer, so visible shedding follows for several days, in exchange for a stronger effect on tone and texture. A facial such as HydraPeel cleanses, extracts and hydrates without visible shedding. Some people use facials for upkeep and peels for specific concerns; the physician can advise which suits you.

It can be, with care. Melanin-rich skin is more prone to darkening after irritation (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation), so the acid, strength and preparation are chosen with that risk in mind, and sun protection before and after matters. Tell the physician about any past pigment changes or reactions. Suitability depends on your skin and history, and some risk remains.

It depends on the concern and the peel depth. Some people see a change after one peel. For tone and texture, a series of lighter peels is common, often spaced about 4–6 weeks apart, while deeper peels are repeated less often. The physician sets the plan and checks your skin before each peel. Results vary.

Yes. Peels can be sequenced with other treatments, such as facials or energy-based treatments, as part of a plan. The skin needs to heal between procedures, so the physician advises on the order and the gap. Tell the team about any treatments you have had recently or have booked, so timing can be planned safely.

Yes. Skin Art MD is a physician-led clinic at #101 – 4378 Beresford St, Burnaby, a short walk from Metrotown Station on the Expo Line, and it sees patients from across Metro Vancouver. The clinic is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 18:00. Book a consultation online or call +1 (604) 639-2581.

Avoid sun and tanning before your peel, and pause retinoids, scrubs and strong acids for the period the team advises. Tell us about your medications, any recent oral acne medication, a history of cold sores and recent procedures such as laser. Arrive with clean skin and no makeup, and leave enough time before any event for shedding to settle.

There is no fixed duration. Skin keeps renewing, and sun exposure, ageing and your routine all affect how long a fresher look lasts. Daily sunscreen and gentle skincare help maintain it. Pigment concerns such as melasma can return, so maintenance peels or other care may be discussed at follow-up. Results vary from person to person.

Redness, tightness, dryness and shedding are expected. Less commonly, the skin can darken or lighten, a cold sore can flare, or infection or scarring can occur. Following aftercare, not picking at flakes and protecting the skin from sun lower these risks. Contact the clinic if you notice blistering, oozing, spreading redness or pain that gets worse.