Glycolic Acid Peel
PRIMARY CARE
Glycolic Acid Peel
Refine surface tone and texture with a glycolic acid peel.
Glycolic Acid Peel is a professional chemical exfoliation treatment selected for a specific depth and skin goal. Glycolic acid exfoliates surface layers at a concentration and contact time selected for the skin. Treatment is selected after an individualized consultation.
Loyalty pricing
$145
/session
Standard booking
$155
/session
TREATMENT TIME
30–45 minutes
DOWNTIME
Varies by peel depth
RESULTS BEGIN
As skin renews
RESULTS LAST
Varies with skin and care plan
ADMINISTERED BY HIGHLY TRAINED MEDICAL PROVIDERS.
Glycolic Acid Peel
PRIMARY CARE
Glycolic Acid Peel
Refine surface tone and texture with a glycolic acid peel.
Glycolic Acid Peel is a professional chemical exfoliation treatment selected for a specific depth and skin goal. Glycolic acid exfoliates surface layers at a concentration and contact time selected for the skin. Treatment is selected after an individualized consultation.
Loyalty pricing
$145
/session
Standard booking
$155
/session
TREATMENT TIME
30–45 minutes
DOWNTIME
Varies by peel depth
RESULTS BEGIN
As skin renews
RESULTS LAST
Varies with skin and care plan
ADMINISTERED BY HIGHLY TRAINED MEDICAL PROVIDERS.
TREATMENT OVERVIEW
Resurface dull, uneven-looking skin with glycolic acid.
Glycolic Acid Peel is a professional chemical exfoliation treatment selected for a specific depth and skin goal. It is commonly used for dullness, rough texture, fine lines, and selected pigment concerns. Glycolic acid exfoliates surface layers at a concentration and contact time selected for the skin.
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Surface renewal
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Selected peel depth
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Skin-tone planning
SERVICE
Chemical Peels
Reveal fresher skin and refine texture.
TREATMENT TYPE
Professional chemical exfoliation
Glycolic Acid Peel uses selected exfoliating ingredients to loosen surface buildup and support more even-looking tone and texture.
APPROACH
Choose peel strength carefully
Formula, layers, contact time, and frequency are selected from skin type, current products, sensitivity, concern, and prior peel response.
Glycolic Acid Peel
PRICING
Simple, transparent pricing.
BEST VALUE
LOYALTY PROGRAM
$145
/session
LOYALTY PRICING
Get our best everyday pricing on eligible treatments with the A Fresh Face Loyalty Program.
STANDARD BOOKING
$155
/session
ONE-TIME PRICING
Straightforward treatment pricing with no membership required.
TYPICAL COST ESTIMATE
TYPICAL TREATMENT TOTAL
$145–$155
TYPICAL AMOUNT
1 session
Temporary specials are not included in these treatment prices.
What affects your total?
Final pricing depends on the individualized treatment plan and clinical suitability.
Glycolic Acid Peel
PRICING
Simple, transparent pricing.
BEST VALUE
LOYALTY PROGRAM
$145
/session
LOYALTY PRICING
Get our best everyday pricing on eligible treatments with the A Fresh Face Loyalty Program.
STANDARD BOOKING
$155
/session
ONE-TIME PRICING
Straightforward treatment pricing with no membership required.
TYPICAL COST ESTIMATE
TYPICAL TREATMENT TOTAL
$145–$155
TYPICAL AMOUNT
1 session
Temporary specials are not included in these treatment prices.
What affects your total?
Final pricing depends on the individualized treatment plan and clinical suitability.
Glycolic Acid Peel
PRICING
Simple, transparent pricing.
BEST VALUE
LOYALTY PROGRAM
$145
/session
LOYALTY PRICING
Get our best everyday pricing on eligible treatments with the A Fresh Face Loyalty Program.
STANDARD BOOKING
$155
/session
ONE-TIME PRICING
Straightforward treatment pricing with no membership required.
TYPICAL COST ESTIMATE
TYPICAL TREATMENT TOTAL
$145–$155
TYPICAL AMOUNT
1 session
Temporary specials are not included in these treatment prices.
What affects your total?
Final pricing depends on the individualized treatment plan and clinical suitability.
CURRENT OFFERS
Current offers, thoughtfully selected.
Explore limited-time savings available across our most requested treatments.
OUR CONCERNS
What does Glycolic Acid Peel treat?
Browse common aesthetic concerns across the face, skin, and body—then discover care options tailored to your goals.
Acne & Breakouts
Understand active breakouts, clogged pores, and recurring acne patterns.
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Acne Scarring
Learn how acne scars can change skin texture, depth, and overall smoothness.
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Dull Skin
Explore common reasons skin can look tired, uneven, or less radiant.
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Enlarged Pores
Understand why pores may appear more visible across the nose, cheeks, and face.
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Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Understand expression lines, fine surface lines, and deeper resting wrinkles.
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Hyperpigmentation & Dark Spots
Understand dark spots, post-acne marks, melasma, and uneven pigmentation.
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Sun Damage
Recognize sun spots, mottled tone, roughness, and texture linked with UV exposure.
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Uneven Skin Texture
Understand roughness, small bumps, and an irregular skin surface.
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REAL PATIENT RESULTS
Real Glycolic Acid Peel patient results.
Explore before-and-after results from patients treated with Glycolic Acid Peel at A Fresh Face.
No patient results are available for this treatment yet.
REAL PATIENT RESULTS
Real Glycolic Acid Peel patient results.
Explore before-and-after results from patients treated with Glycolic Acid Peel at A Fresh Face.
No patient results are available for this treatment yet.
REAL PATIENT RESULTS
Real Glycolic Acid Peel patient results.
Explore before-and-after results from patients treated with Glycolic Acid Peel at A Fresh Face.
No results are available for this area yet.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your Glycolic Acid Peel visit, from door to mirror.
30–45 minutes
Your Glycolic Acid Peel visit includes skin and product review, formula selection, monitored application, and post-peel recovery guidance.
Skin + product review
10–15 min
Your provider reviews sensitivity, barrier condition, active irritation, recent sun exposure, and current skincare products.
Peel selection
5–15 min
The formula, layers, and contact plan for Glycolic Acid Peel are chosen for the concern and prior peel response.
Cleanse + protect
5–20 min
The skin is cleansed and sensitive areas are protected before application.
Monitored application
15–30 minutes
The peel is applied in controlled layers while skin response and the treatment endpoint are monitored.
Post-peel plan
5–10 min
Expected dryness or peeling, gentle products, sun protection, and when to resume active skincare are reviewed.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your Glycolic Acid Peel visit, from door to mirror.
30–45 minutes
Your Glycolic Acid Peel visit includes skin and product review, formula selection, monitored application, and post-peel recovery guidance.
Skin + product review
10–15 min
Your provider reviews sensitivity, barrier condition, active irritation, recent sun exposure, and current skincare products.
Peel selection
5–15 min
The formula, layers, and contact plan for Glycolic Acid Peel are chosen for the concern and prior peel response.
Cleanse + protect
5–20 min
The skin is cleansed and sensitive areas are protected before application.
Monitored application
15–30 minutes
The peel is applied in controlled layers while skin response and the treatment endpoint are monitored.
Post-peel plan
5–10 min
Expected dryness or peeling, gentle products, sun protection, and when to resume active skincare are reviewed.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your Glycolic Acid Peel visit, from door to mirror.
30–45 minutes
Your Glycolic Acid Peel visit includes skin and product review, formula selection, monitored application, and post-peel recovery guidance.
Skin + product review
10–15 min
Your provider reviews sensitivity, barrier condition, active irritation, recent sun exposure, and current skincare products.
Peel selection
5–15 min
The formula, layers, and contact plan for Glycolic Acid Peel are chosen for the concern and prior peel response.
Cleanse + protect
5–20 min
The skin is cleansed and sensitive areas are protected before application.
Monitored application
15–30 minutes
The peel is applied in controlled layers while skin response and the treatment endpoint are monitored.
Post-peel plan
5–10 min
Expected dryness or peeling, gentle products, sun protection, and when to resume active skincare are reviewed.
PREP + AFTERCARE
How to prepare for Glycolic Acid Peel — and how to protect your results.
Prepare for Glycolic Acid Peel by following the treatment-specific guidance below, then protect the area while it settles. Your provider’s instructions take priority.
Before Your Treatment
1–2 WKS
Review skin history
Share recent procedures, prescription skincare, allergies, cold-sore history, healing concerns, and changes in health.
1 WK
Protect from sun
Avoid tanning and sunburn in the treatment area; use broad-spectrum sunscreen consistently.
3–5 DAYS
Reduce irritation
Pause irritating exfoliants or retinoids only if your provider instructs you to do so.
PRE-VISIT
Keep the barrier calm
Avoid waxing, picking, or aggressive at-home treatments in the planned area.
DAY OF
Arrive with clean skin
Arrive without heavy makeup or occlusive products when possible and report any new rash, wound, or infection.
After Your Treatment
IMMEDIATE
Expect tightness or warmth
Mild redness, tingling, tightness, or temporary sensitivity may occur.
DAYS 1–3
Do not pick or peel
Allow dryness, flaking, or peeling to release naturally without scrubs or manual removal.
SHEDDING
Use gentle hydration
Use a mild cleanser, simple moisturizer, and only provider-approved products.
RECOVERY
Use strict sun protection
Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen and avoid direct sun, heat, and tanning.
WHEN HEALED
Resume actives gradually
Restart retinoids, acids, and exfoliants only when the skin has recovered or your provider advises.
WHAT’S NORMAL
Temporary tingling, redness, tightness, dryness, darkening of spots, flaking, or visible peeling can occur depending on peel depth.
WHEN TO CALL US
Contact the practice for worsening pain, marked swelling, blistering, drainage, spreading redness, persistent rash, or unexpected darkening.
URGENT SYMPTOMS
Seek urgent medical care for breathing difficulty, facial or throat swelling, severe blistering, eye involvement, or other rapidly worsening symptoms.
This guidance is general and does not replace instructions from your licensed medical provider. Recommendations vary by treatment, medical history, and individual response. If symptoms are severe or rapidly worsening, seek urgent medical care.
Clinically reviewed by qualified medical providers
Last reviewed: September 2026
PREP + AFTERCARE
How to prepare for Glycolic Acid Peel — and how to protect your results.
Prepare for Glycolic Acid Peel by following the treatment-specific guidance below, then protect the area while it settles. Your provider’s instructions take priority.
Before Your Treatment
1–2 WKS
Review skin history
Share recent procedures, prescription skincare, allergies, cold-sore history, healing concerns, and changes in health.
1 WK
Protect from sun
Avoid tanning and sunburn in the treatment area; use broad-spectrum sunscreen consistently.
3–5 DAYS
Reduce irritation
Pause irritating exfoliants or retinoids only if your provider instructs you to do so.
PRE-VISIT
Keep the barrier calm
Avoid waxing, picking, or aggressive at-home treatments in the planned area.
DAY OF
Arrive with clean skin
Arrive without heavy makeup or occlusive products when possible and report any new rash, wound, or infection.
After Your Treatment
IMMEDIATE
Expect tightness or warmth
Mild redness, tingling, tightness, or temporary sensitivity may occur.
DAYS 1–3
Do not pick or peel
Allow dryness, flaking, or peeling to release naturally without scrubs or manual removal.
SHEDDING
Use gentle hydration
Use a mild cleanser, simple moisturizer, and only provider-approved products.
RECOVERY
Use strict sun protection
Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen and avoid direct sun, heat, and tanning.
WHEN HEALED
Resume actives gradually
Restart retinoids, acids, and exfoliants only when the skin has recovered or your provider advises.
WHAT’S NORMAL
Temporary tingling, redness, tightness, dryness, darkening of spots, flaking, or visible peeling can occur depending on peel depth.
WHEN TO CALL US
Contact the practice for worsening pain, marked swelling, blistering, drainage, spreading redness, persistent rash, or unexpected darkening.
URGENT SYMPTOMS
Seek urgent medical care for breathing difficulty, facial or throat swelling, severe blistering, eye involvement, or other rapidly worsening symptoms.
This guidance is general and does not replace instructions from your licensed medical provider. Recommendations vary by treatment, medical history, and individual response. If symptoms are severe or rapidly worsening, seek urgent medical care.
Clinically reviewed by qualified medical providers
Last reviewed: September 2026
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Glycolic Acid Peel questions, answered.
What is Glycolic Acid Peel?
Glycolic Acid Peel is a professional chemical exfoliation treatment selected for a specific depth and skin goal.