Dr. Fred Weksbert MD FRCPC. Centre for Cosmetic Dermatology

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Dr. Fred Weksberg and Associates
1333 Sheppard Ave. East
Suite 324, Toronto, Ontario M2J 1V1
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Chemical Peels

Dr. Weksberg Servicing Toronto and the GTA, services are for Canadian citizens only.

What is a Chemical Peel?

A chemical peel is a procedure used to improve the colour, quality, and texture of the facial skin using a chemical solution. There are a number of chemical peel solutions that help to remove dead skin cells and stimulate new collagen formation. The regenerated skin looks refreshed. It is smoother, skin tone is more even and balanced, and less wrinkled.

What types of Chemical Peels does Dr. Weksberg offer?

At The Weksberg Centre for Cosmetic Dermatology Toronto we currently offer 4 types of Chemical Peels, they are as follows:

At The Weksberg Centre for Cosmetic Dermatology Toronto we currently offer the Dermaceutic family of Chemical Peels. Dermaceutic professional products cover all skin care specialist needs, from the gentlest peels to the strongest ones. The peels are as follows:

Mask Peel

The Mask Peel is best suited for patients that have oily, acne-prone skin, visible pores and excess sebum. Your Mask Peel session will lasts 15-20 minutes and is made up of several steps.

  1. Your skin is cleansed with a special pre-peel cleanser.
  2. Then the peel is applied all over the area and left for a few minutes to take effect. During the application time, you feel a slight tingling sensation meaning that the product is working well on your skin.
  3. Once the time is up, the product is removed.
Your skin will look immediately refreshed but the real rejuvenating effect will come out progressively. Your skin will become beautiful and glowing. Therefore it is important to repeat the treatment every two weeks for eight weeks.

This is a gentle peel, therefore; you can continue all your routine activities in between the sessions.

As a continuation of the treatment a tailored personal home care program will be given to you, the success of your treatment is a combination of the professional peel and the home care system. This system will include the following:

  • Cleansing Foamer
  • Hyal Ceutic to repair and hydrate skin
  • Mask 15 once to twice per week

Milk Peel

The Milk Peel is best suited for patients that have a dull complexion, fine lines and wrinkles. Your Milk Peel session will lasts 15-20 minutes and is made up of several steps.

  1. Your skin is cleansed with a special pre-peel cleanser (Foamer 15).
  2. Then the peel is applied all over the area and left for a few minutes to take effect. During the application time, you feel a slight tingling sensation meaning that the product is working well on your skin.
  3. Once the time is up, the product is removed. Your skin will look immediately refreshed but the real rejuvenating effect will come out progressively. Your skin will become beautiful and glowing. Therefore it is important to repeat the treatment every two weeks for eight weeks.
This is a gentle peel, therefore; you can continue all your routine activities in between the sessions.

As a continuation of the treatment a tailored personal home care program will be given to you, the success of your treatment is a combination of the professional peel and the home care system. The system will include the following:

  • Cleansing Foamer
  • Hyal Ceutic to repair and hydrate skin
  • Serum C25 daily and Turnover Cream at night

Spot Peel

The Spot Peel is best suited for patients that have pigmentation spots, pregnancy mask, melasma, and post-inflammatory pigmentation. Your Spot Peel session generally lasts 15-20 minutes and is made up of several steps.

  1. Your skin is cleaned with a special pre-peel cleanser (Foamer 15).
  2. Then the product is applied all over the face several times and especially on the most pigmented areas.
  3. You will return home still wearing the peel but nobody will see it and you will remove it 8 hours later.
This is a medium depth peel, therefore; it is mandatory that you follow the advice and home care protocols carefully.

As a continuation of the treatment a tailored personal home care program will be given to you, the success of your treatment is a combination of the professional peel and the home care system. This system will include both your pre and post products as follows:

  • Cleansing Foamer
  • K Ceutic after the peeling for its repairing action
  • Spot Cream to help further lighten pigmentation
  • HyalCeutic to repair and hydrate skin
  • Yellow Cream to help reduce melanin production
  • LightCeutic at night.

Cosmo Peel

The Cosmo Peel is best suited for patients that have ageing skin, dark spots and wrinkles, smoker's complexion and acne scars. The Cosmo Peel can also be used to help fade stretch marks. Your Cosmo Peel session generally lasts 15-20 minutes and is made up of several steps.

  1. Your skin is cleansed with a pre-peel cleanser (Foamer 15).
  2. Then the peel is applied all over the area. During the application time, you feel a slight tingling sensation meaning that the product is working well on your skin. A heating sensation is normal.
  3. Once the application time is over, your skin care specialist will apply the Cosmocream which will give your face an immediate feeling of comfort.
  4. You will return home with the cream on and remove it after 12 hours.
  5. A few days after the treatment, peeling, flaking and slight discoloration is expected, which is normal. IMPORTANT: Do not scratch or pick at the skin
Your skin will look immediately refreshed but the real rejuvenating effect will come out progressively. Your skin will become beautiful and glowing. Therefore it is important to repeat the treatment every two weeks for eight weeks.

This is a medium depth peel, therefore; it is mandatory that you follow the advice and home care protocols carefully.

As a continuation of the treatment a tailored personal home care program will be given to you, the success of your treatment is a combination of the professional peel and the home care system. This system will include the following:

  • Cleansing Foamer
  • K Ceutic as a post-peel repair treatment and to prevent red patches
  • Serum C25 in the morning and Turnover Cream or Light Ceutic at night

Glycolic or AHA Peel

Glycolic acid peels are the mildest of the peel formulas and produces light peels for treatment of fine wrinkles, areas of dryness, uneven pigmentation and acne. Alpha hydroxy acids can also be mixed with a facial wash or cream in lesser concentrations as part of a daily skin-care regimen to improve the skin's texture. Active ingredients are: AHA's ranging in strength from 20% to 70%