401 Towncenter Blvd. Suite B

Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

Phone: (205) 391-9038
Here at Karen Hawkins Skin Therapy we offer a full line of PCA medical grade chemical peels. In addition to a home skin care regimen as well as other in office procedures, peels are an excellent way to improve fine lines and texture, decrease unwanted pigmentation, clear up acne blemishes, and improve your skin's firmness. Chemical peels induce a healing and repair effect in the skin which helps to improve skin elasticity, and increases dermal collagen making your skin appear more radiant. A series of peels  held over time will have dramatic results on your skin's appearance! Our medical esthetician can help tailor a treatment program for your individual skin type and desired results. Call or email us to schedule an appointment. Your first consultation is free!

 

  • Blueberry Smoothie

A refreshing, antioxidant peel that uses a gentle acid and active blueberry extracts to exfoliate the skin without irritation.   $75.00 +


  • Benefit Peel

The best all-around peel available for hyper-pigmentation, aging or acne prone skin. Benefit Peel is even gentle enough for rosacea patients.   $125.00


  • Purity Peel 
This detoxifying, deep epidermal peel calms the skin while diminishing the appearance of blemishes, leaving you with a glowing complexion.   $130.00


  • Blueberry Jessner

This peel works to clarify blemish prone skin and reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles with less downtime and discomfort than traditional peels.   $125.00 +


  • Timeless Peel

This tremendously effective peel is the best choice to dramatically reduce signs of aging. It works to encourage healthy cell growth and will leave you with age-defying results.   $200.00 +


  • Pomegranate Peel

This peel works to even out the top layers of the skin and stimulate collagen while potent antioxidants prevent radical damage.   $50.00 +


  • MicroPeel

A three-step process that removes the thin, pore-clogged top layer of the skin. What's left is smooth, clean, and refreshed skin without blackheads, sun damage, or oil.   $75.00 +


  • Epidermal Leveling

This method of manual exfoliation removes dead skin cells and vellus facial hair to smooth and brighten, leaving you with younger, healthier looking skin. Taken in a series, it can also effectively lessen fine lines and wrinkles. *Also known as dermaplaning.   $60.00 +


  • Bene-factor Peel

This non-wounding resurfacing treatment stimulates skin renewal, leaving you with a healthy, luminous complexion. It softens, exfoliates and stimulates while also repairing damaged skin.   $150.00 +


  • D-Tox Peel

A moderate depth, medical-strength, exfoliating peel that is excellent for all grades of acne and impure skin conditions.   $150.00


  • Timeless Rx Peel

A safe and effective overnight peel that stimulates cell turnover and protein synthesis resulting in smoother, beautifully hydrated skin. Works especially well for treating acne, photo damage, fine lines and wrinkles.   $150.00


  • TCA Peel

This deeper peel can significantly improve skin discoloration, external irregularities, and precancerous lesions of the face after a single peel. This peel typically results in significant redness and peeling of the skin which lasts one to two weeks.   $400.00
1. What is a Peel?


A peel rejuvenates the skin leaving you with smoother, healthier looking skin. Peels help to promote cell growth can can effectively decrease fine lines and wrinkles. They can be performed in a wide range of intensities and depths and are selected based on the individuals skin type and needs. Our skin care professional will analyze your skin and develop a specific customized treatment best suited for your skins needs. *Results are noticeable after just one peel - dramatic results are seen after a series of peels.*

2. What conditions can peels treat?


Chemical peels can effectively improve a wide variety of skin conditions including:
  • Aging Skin
  • Skin Discoloration
  • Pigmentation
  • Sun Spots
  • Mild Scarring
  • Wrinkles
3. How are peels performed?


Peels can be performed in a wide range of intensities and depths. Your skin care professional will analyze your skin to determine which kind of peel will be best for you. and develop a specific customized treatment for your skin's needs using top of the line technology and skincare.
4. What should you expected after treatment?


Reactions to peels are similar to a sunburn and range from mild to more pronounced. Usually the deeper the peel, the longer the recovery time. A light peel usually results in some redness, and some may have scaling for a few days. Following a chemical peel, your new skin will be tighter and smoother.