Hit the refresh button on your complexion and smooth away fine lines, age spots, dullness, and uneven skin tone with a professional chemical peel. If you have been searching for chemical peels in Melbourne, FL that are tailored to your specific skin concerns, The Refinery Medspa & Wellness offers a full menu of peel options designed to fit your goals, whether you are managing breakouts, fading sun damage, or simply looking for a more radiant, even-toned complexion.
Chemical Peels for a Transformed Complexion
Chemical peels stimulate your skin’s natural healing process using a special acid solution that exfoliates the outermost layer of skin cells, the epidermis, and encourages your body to shed dead skin cells and generate a fresher, healthier layer underneath. Over time, this also supports your skin’s natural collagen production, which is one reason chemical peels have remained such a trusted, well-established approach to skin resurfacing. You will feel intensely reinvigorated after your peel and experience a gradual improvement in your skin’s tone and texture in the weeks following your treatment as new skin cells rise to the surface.
The Refinery also offers a Chempeel Dermaplane combo, pairing a micropeel with dermaplaning to brighten the skin while clearing away fine facial hair. Clients love this pairing because it leaves the complexion smoother and more radiant while also creating a flawless base for makeup application. We offer a wide menu of chemical peel options beyond this combo, including the VI Peel, ThePerfect DermaPeel, and SkinCeuticals ChemPeels, so your provider can recommend the option best suited to your skin’s needs and desired depth of exfoliation.
How Do Chemical Peels Work?
Chemical peels use a special acid-based solution to gently but effectively remove the outer layers of damaged skin, which is where signs of aging and sun exposure are most obvious. By removing this damaged skin layer, chemical peels can help reveal your younger-looking complexion now while encouraging faster cellular turnover over the long term. Depending on the peel selected, the solution may work at the surface level or reach slightly deeper into the skin to address more stubborn concerns, and your provider will help determine the appropriate depth for your skin.
What Chemical Peels Can Address
Chemical peels are an excellent option for:
- Brightening dullness and restoring a radiant glow
- Smoothing rough or uneven texture
- Diminishing fine lines and wrinkles
- Fading or reducing dark spots, sun damage, and hyperpigmentation
- Reducing acne and acne scarring
- Refreshing an overall dull or tired appearance
Am I a Good Candidate for Chemical Peels?
You are likely a good candidate for chemical peels if you are unhappy with your complexion or you have signs of aging, hyperpigmentation, sun damage, acne, acne scarring, or general dullness. Every skin type responds differently to exfoliation, so the ideal peel strength and formula for you will depend on your skin’s sensitivity, tone, and goals. The best way to find out if a chemical peel is right for you, and which one, is to schedule a complimentary consultation so a member of our team can evaluate your skin in person.
COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATIONS AVAILABLE NOW
Take the first step. Get your questions answered and find out which treatment option is best for your personal situation by meeting with one of our knowledgeable staff at The Refinery Medspa for a complimentary in-person consultation.
Simply fill out the form on this page, and one of our experienced team members will reach out to you promptly to schedule your consultation.
How Chemical Peels Compare to Other Facial Rejuvenation Treatments
Chemical peels are one of several options within our Facial Rejuvenation menu. If your main concern is texture and buildup on the skin’s surface, a HydraFacial might be a better fit, or your provider may suggest combining the two. For deeper concerns like acne scarring or collagen support, some clients build their plan around microneedling instead. Your provider can help you decide what makes the most sense for your skin during your consultation.
How Long Does a Typical Treatment Take?
Most chemical peel appointments run between 30 and 60 minutes, with the exact time depending on which peel formula and treatment depth your provider recommends for your skin.
What Results Will I See?
Results can vary depending on the treatment that’s selected, but in general, you can expect your chemical peel to produce brighter, clearer, more radiant, and younger-looking skin. Because chemical peels work by encouraging cellular turnover, most clients notice a gradual improvement in tone and texture over the days and weeks following treatment rather than an instant transformation.
BEFORE & AFTER
The images below show real results from chemical peel treatments performed at The Refinery.
Is There Any Downtime?
Recovery time varies by peel strength. Stronger formulas may call for a day or two away from work to let your skin settle, while lighter peels typically involve little to no downtime at all. It’s common for skin to appear red or feel sensitive for a week or two afterward, and some of the more intensive solutions can cause temporary flaking or peeling as the outer layers shed. Daily sunscreen use is especially important during this recovery period, since freshly exfoliated skin is more vulnerable to sun exposure. Your provider can recommend appropriate post-peel skin care products to support healing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chemical Peels
A chemical peel is a professional skin treatment that uses an acid-based solution to exfoliate the outer layer of skin, encouraging cellular turnover and revealing fresher, smoother skin underneath.
The right peel depends on your skin type, sensitivity, and goals. During your complimentary consultation, a member of our team will evaluate your skin and recommend a peel from our menu, which includes the VI Peel, ThePerfect DermaPeel, and SkinCeuticals ChemPeels.
Yes. Many clients pair a chemical peel with dermaplaning through our Chempeel Dermaplane combo, and others build a broader plan that includes microneedling or corrective facials. Your provider can help you decide what combination works best for your skin.
Some clients start with a single peel to see how their skin responds, while others follow a series spaced a few weeks apart for more noticeable improvement with concerns like acne scarring or hyperpigmentation. Your provider will recommend a specific plan for you based on your skin and goals.
Most clients tolerate chemical peels well, though some tingling or warmth during treatment is common depending on the peel strength. Your provider will walk you through what to expect based on the specific peel selected.
Take the First Step - Request A Consultation
If you would like to schedule an in-person consultation, please fill out the form on this page and one of our knowledgeable medical staff members at The Refinery will reach out to you promptly.
You can also call one of our two Melbourne-area locations directly to schedule:
Beachside Location — 2194 Jimmy Buffett Mem Hwy, Unit 104, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937. Call: 321-339-2633.
West Melbourne Location — 4311 Norfolk Pkwy #114, West Melbourne, FL 32904. Call: 321-341-3321.
The Refinery & Skin & Body by The Refinery serves the greater Melbourne, Palm Bay, Beachside, and Melbourne Beach areas.