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Chemical Peels are accelerated skin exfoliation induced by the use of chemical agents. To achieve and preserve a more youthful skin tone, we recommend the continued use of chemical peels. Facial aesthetic surgery results are enhanced if chemical peel treatments are initiated prior to surgery and continued there after. The aesthetic goal is to promote a smooth, dewy complexion that radiances a youthful healthy appearance.

Skincare Consultation: A deep cleansing and thorough analysis of your skin’s condition to determine a proper skincare program.

Classic European Facial: Restore the health and balance of the skin, with a deep pore cleansing, steam, extractions, massage, mask, and protective cream. A beneficial and relaxing treat!

Back Treatment: A deep cleanser, steam, extractions, and a customized mask are used to clean the skin of impurities and to exfoliate that hard to reach back!

Glycolic acid Peel: This peel is derived from sugar cane and is a simple effective method of removing dead surface cells to reveal the smooth skin beneath. Used to treat hyperpigmentation, fine lines, acne, and evens skin tone and texture for a fresh look! Best results are seen in a series of six treatments.

Dermaplaning: A non chemical method of removing dead skin cells and stimulating new cell growth by gently abrading the skin with a dull blade to uncover smoother skin giving a radiant complexion.

A technique using a dull blade to remove dead surface cells to uncover smother skin and giving a radiant complexion. Promotes cellular turnover and stimulates collagen and elastin to strengthen and plump the skin.

Diamond Peel: A Microdermabrasion treatment to abrade the skin with Aluminum oxide crystals to treat scars from acne or injury, hyperpigmentation, fine lines, acne, and to promote cellular turnover for fresh smooth skin.

Hand peel: This peel will effectively remove brown spots and will restore the youth in your hands.

PCA Peel: A solution of lactic acid (derived from milk product) salicylic acid (wintergreen) and resorcinol to smooth and treat hyper pigmentation, rough texture and acne.

A+ and A++ Cream: Retinoic Acid/Retin-A, Zenova – using vitamin A to improve skin texture, promote cellular turnover, treat pre-cancerous cells, diminish fine lines, exfoliate the skin, and improve acne scarring. Slight irritation is normal, redness and dry flakey skin is expected for at least 4 weeks. Strength of .025% for very sensitive skin, .05% for beginners, sensitive/normal skin, .01% for advanced users – thick skin.

Retin A for thick oily skin types
Revona – for dry sensitive skin types
A+ - our version of .025% Retin A
A++ - .05 Retin A

Trifade: A combination of Retin A .05% and hydroquinone to treat hyper pigmentation skin for melasma. Hydroquinone is a skin lightener it will block the over production of melanin stimulated by hormones and the sun. Occurs mainly with women taking birth control, during pregnancy, perimenapause and menopause. The combination of product works well to combat damage by lightening the brown spots with hydroquinone and exfoliating the pigmented cells with Retin A.

Used in 6 month cycles and 3 months off because the skin will build up a tolerance of the product.

Chemical peels in conjunction of Trifade will prolong the results as well as help to permanently correct the problem.

Facial waxing: Waxing will soften the hair over time and slow down growth.

Facial Peels:
Ultra Peel Treatment: his treatment was conceptualized to target the needs of the menopausal woman. Ultra Peel treatments visibly plump and hydrate skin. This humectant treatment contains a natural hormonal additive, Chaste Tree Extract, the most potent source of plant progesterone. Ascorbic Acid is also incorporated in this powerful peel that lightens skin hues, stimulates collagen production and provides antioxidants.

Micro Derma Plane: Micro Derma Plane is an exfoliating treatment that is appropriate for all skin types, conditions and sensitivities. It is effective in treating aging, sallow, photo-damaged skin. Micro Derma Plane stimulates the regeneration of new skin cells.

Rosacea Treatment

Salacyclic Acid Peels

Physician’s Choice Peels:

PCA ~ this peel will help to unclog pores, clear acne, correct sun damage and rejuvenate the skin. 150
Ultra Peel I ~ this peel will treat more serious skin conditions, such as, acne, pigment disorders, and sun damage without downtime.
Ultra peel II ~ A treatment to tighten, brighten, and lighten the skin as well as hydrate.
Ultra Peel Forte ~ this peel will effectively treat severe sun damage, aging skin, wrinkles, smokers’ skin, and acne. Medium depth peel with healing time of 7-10 days. Results are exciting!
Sensi Peel ~ this peel will treat hyperpigmentation, acne, fine lines and will strengthen and brighten extremely sensitive skin.
Pumpkin Peel ~ this peel provides nutrition to the skin and draws out impurities for healthy glowing skin. Pumpkin has the highest level of natural vitamin A, C, and Beta- carotene.
Oxygenating Facial Trio ~ this treatment is perfect for healing and rejuvenating tired skin without an irritating side effect. Great before any occasion!
Clarifying mask ~ this treatment brings new clarity to the skin, an ideal choice for acne because of the natural antibacterial and anti- inflammatory agents.
Perfect peel ~ this peel quickly and effectively treats more serious skin conditions such as hyperpigmentation, melasma, fine lines and scaring. A medium depth peel with seven days downtime, nonetheless this is a favorite peel with marked improvement!

We offer Botox and collagen injections performed by Dr. Guida, Laser hair removal, vein and capillary therapy.

We proudly carry Dr. Guida’s own product line, Physicians choice, and Sothys for home care maintenance.
8 East 75th Street New York, NY 10021
Telephone: 212-871-0900 Email: info @ drguida.com
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