Arctic Peels

Sun damaged and aging skin makes us look older and less attractive. The Arctic Peel is a minimal-downtime (lunch time procedure), pain free light laser that improves damaged skin with no medications, anesthesia, or prolonged recovery. The Arctic Peel uses lasers, which chill the skin during the procedure.

Dr. Hans can treat you with a Sciton PROFILE medical laser designed specially for the ArcticPeel "very minimum downtime" procedure.

The information can help answer most of your questions about the Actic Peel. Be sure to ask Dr. Hans about Sciton's other PROFILE laser applications:
  • MicroLaserPeel
  • Vein Treatment
  • Hair Removal
  • PhotoFacial
Who Should Consider a MicroLaserPeel?
If you are looking for more than microdermabrasion or light chemical peels, but can not afford 2 to 3 day downtime as needed for MicrolaserPeel.

What are the after-effects of the procedure?
Depending on skin type, some patients may experience some redness and light flaking for a few days after the procedure.

Is there any pain?
Your skin is chilled with cold air during the procedure and the laser is not felt. Afterward, you may experience a mild sunburn-type discomfort that is easily controlled with Tylenol or ibuprofen.

Is there any post-procedure care?
Our medical esthetician will recommend the preferred skin care line to aid and maintain results.

How many Arctic Peels are needed?
Typically, the procedure is repeated 3-6 times, spaced 4-6 weeks apart, but many peels may be done to achieve the desired result.

How does Arctic Peel differ from light chemical peels?
Chemical peels often need pre-treatment and the depth of the peel varies. The Arctic Peel is much more precise.

What about Microdermabrasion?
The Arctic Peel goes deeper than microdermabrasion and with much more precision. Unlike microdermabrasion, which shows minimal effects even after many treatments, the Arctic Peel shows visible improvements after one treatment and continues to improve with successive treatments