Chemical peels exfoliate the skin with carefully selected solutions to remove damaged surface cells and support a smoother, brighter, more even-looking complexion. As part of our broader aesthetic services, Millefiori Aesthetics offers different peel options so the intensity and treatment experience better match your skin’s needs.
Millefiori’s team in Melbourne, FL, includes licensed esthetician Jasmine Lorentz, who has five years of skincare experience, and co-owner Iris Graham, MMS, PA-C, an NCCPA board-certified physician assistant with more than a decade of experience in aesthetics.
Chemical Peel Options at Millefiori Aesthetics
Millefiori offers several chemical peel options ranging from lighter resurfacing treatments to more intensive correction. We’ll consider your skin type, concerns, sensitivity, and recovery preferences when helping you choose.
Gel Peel GL
Gel Peel GL combines glycolic and lactic acids to exfoliate the skin and improve dullness, uneven texture, and visible sun damage. It can also be a useful option for acne-prone skin. As one of Millefiori’s signature Alpha Beta peels, it typically involves little to no visible peeling afterward.
Gel Peel SM
Gel Peel SM combines salicylic and mandelic acids to help with clogged pores, uneven texture, visible signs of aging, and hyperpigmentation. This signature peel encourages surface renewal while addressing congestion and discoloration, with little to no visible peeling typically expected after treatment.
SkinCeuticals MicroPeel
The SkinCeuticals MicroPeel is a three-step resurfacing treatment that combines dermaplaning, a chemical peel selected for your skin, and a hydrating SkinCeuticals Biocellulose Restorative Mask. It can help improve dullness, rough texture, uneven tone, fine lines, visible pores, and mild acne concerns with minimal downtime.
The Perfect Peel
The Perfect Peel combines ingredients including TCA, salicylic acid, retinoic acid, kojic acid, phenol, vitamin C, and glutathione. This more intensive peel may be used for concerns such as uneven pigmentation, melasma, sun damage, acne-related concerns, fine lines, and uneven texture. Visible peeling typically develops during the days after treatment.
Why Choose Millefiori Aesthetics for Chemical Peels in Melbourne?
Choosing a peel involves more than selecting a product from a menu. We emphasize assessment before treatment, along with continuing education and hands-on training for our aesthetic team. Co-owner Iris Graham, MMS, PA-C, is an NCCPA board-certified physician assistant, while licensed esthetician Jasmine Lorentz brings five years of professional skincare experience.
Having several skincare options in one practice also gives us room to recommend something other than a peel when your skin would benefit from a different type of treatment. Along with chemical peels, Millefiori offers professional facials, microneedling, laser treatments, and medical-grade skincare to support a range of skin concerns and treatment goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chemical peels can cause some tingling, warmth, or mild stinging while the solution is on your skin, but the sensation depends on the type and strength of the peel. Superficial peels are generally easier to tolerate, while stronger formulas can feel more active.
Afterward, your skin may feel tight, slightly red, or more sensitive than usual for a short time.
How often you should have a peel depends on the formula, its strength, how your skin responds, and what you want to improve. Lighter peels can generally be repeated more often than stronger treatments.
For example, SkinCeuticals recommends spacing its MicroPeels about four to six weeks apart, although your schedule may be adjusted based on your skin.
We’ll help you decide when another treatment makes sense rather than automatically repeating a peel on a fixed schedule.
We recommend stopping retinol, Retin-A/tretinoin, hydroxy acids, and other anti-aging products before your chemical peel because these ingredients can increase skin sensitivity when combined with additional exfoliation.
The timing depends on the peel. For our standard chemical peels, these products should be paused for one day beforehand, while The Perfect Peel requires a three-day break. Review our pre- and post-care instructions and follow the directions you receive for your specific treatment.
Yes, chemical peels can be performed on a wide range of skin tones, but choosing the right peel and strength matters.
Medium and darker skin tones can be more prone to pigmentation changes after irritation or inflammation, so we consider your skin tone, sensitivity, history of hyperpigmentation, and treatment goals before choosing a peel. The Perfect Peel, for example, is formulated for use across different skin types and ethnicities.
Yes, but summer treatments require extra attention to sun exposure. Millefiori recommends avoiding prolonged sun for one to two weeks before a chemical peel, and you shouldn’t have a sunburn or significant tan when you come in for treatment.
After your peel, avoid direct or prolonged sun exposure during the initial recovery period and stay consistent with sunscreen as your skin heals.
Timing depends on which treatment comes first. After a chemical peel, Millefiori recommends waiting at least two weeks before another facial treatment and longer if your skin is still sensitive. That includes treatments such as microneedling and laser treatments.
When injectables come first, Millefiori recommends waiting at least two weeks after BOTOX Cosmetic and other neuromodulators before a chemical peel and at least four weeks after dermal fillers. Let us know about any recent treatments when you schedule so we can help you space everything appropriately.
Schedule a Chemical Peel Consultation in Melbourne
Not sure which peel fits your skin or how much downtime to plan for? Contact Millefiori Aesthetics to discuss your options in Melbourne, FL, or call 321-821-4778.
We serve the Space Coast area, including Melbourne, West Melbourne, Viera, Palm Bay, Merritt Island, Satellite Beach, Melbourne Beach, Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Titusville, and surrounding communities.