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Consultation
Dr. Osayande evaluates brow position, forehead and hairline anatomy, eyelid skin, facial symmetry, medical history, and your goals. Photographs help document the relationship between the brow and upper eyelids.
Chemical Peelsin Rockville, Maryland
Clearer, more even skin tone
What Is a Chemical Peel?
A chemical peel is a resurfacing treatment that uses a formulated solution to remove damaged surface layers of skin, improving pigmentation, texture, and radiance. Signature Facial Plastic Surgery serves patients in Rockville, Bethesda, and the greater Washington, DC area.
Clearer, more even skin tone
What can a chemical peel improve?
A chemical peel uses a formulated solution to lift away damaged surface layers and accelerate the skin's natural turnover. What emerges underneath is more even in tone and smoother in texture.
Peels are chosen by depth and formulation rather than offered as a single standard treatment, because pigmentation, acne, and texture each respond to different chemistry.
- Uneven pigmentation and dark spots
- Melasma and post-inflammatory marks
- Sun damage and dullness
- Rough or congested texture
- Active acne and residual discoloration
- Fine lines and early photoaging
Peels resurface the skin. They do not tighten significant laxity or replace lost volume. They also work best as part of a longer plan: without daily sun protection and a considered skincare routine, pigmentation tends to return.
Thoughtful patient selection
Is a chemical peel right for you?
You may be a good candidate if you are concerned with pigmentation, tone, or texture, are in good general health, and can accommodate several days of visible peeling in your schedule.
Peels are deferred over active infection or open skin in the treatment area, for patients who have recently taken isotretinoin, and during pregnancy or breastfeeding depending on the agent used. Recent sun exposure will also postpone treatment.
Peel selection matters most
Your personalized peel plan
Dr. Osayande selects the peel and its depth based on your concern, your skin type, and how much downtime you can accommodate. A VI Peel, a TCA peel, and a lighter refresher are different tools for different problems.
Skin tone is a central part of that decision. In richer skin tones, an overly aggressive peel or inadequate preparation can cause the very pigmentation it was meant to treat. Prepping the skin beforehand and choosing conservatively is how that risk is managed.
“With pigmentation, the peel is only half the work. What you do before and after decides the result.”
From consultation through your series
Your treatment experience at Signature
Surgical Planning
Your incision pattern, degree of repositioning, anesthesia plan, and whether another procedure would add meaningful benefit are selected for your anatomy—not from a standard formula.
Procedure Day
Brow lift surgery is performed with anesthesia appropriate to the planned technique and setting. The tissues are carefully repositioned and secured while the incisions are closed with attention to scar quality.
Follow-Up
Scheduled postoperative visits allow Dr. Osayande to monitor swelling, incision healing, brow position, and your gradual return to normal activities.
Planning your downtime
Chemical peel recovery and results
Healing varies by patient and by peel depth, but the following timeline offers a general framework.
Days 1–2
Skin feels tight and may look slightly bronzed or red. Prescribed aftercare products only.
Days 3–5
Peeling begins and is at its most noticeable. Do not pull or pick at lifting skin.
Days 6–10
Peeling completes and fresh skin is revealed. Daily sunscreen is essential.
Across the series
Tone and pigmentation improve progressively with each peel in the plan.
When will I see the final result?
Once peeling is complete, usually around one to two weeks, with continued improvement across a series.
How long do results last?
Several months, depending on sun exposure, skincare, and the underlying cause of the pigmentation.
What are the risks?
Prolonged redness, dryness, temporary pigment changes, and, uncommonly, scarring or infection.
Considering upper-face rejuvenation?
Start with the right diagnosis.
Your consultation will determine whether the change you see comes primarily from the brow, upper eyelids, dynamic muscle activity, or a combination of factors.
Why choose Signature
A facial plastic surgeon’s perspective
Dr. Bella Osayande is a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon whose practice is focused on the face, eyes, brows, nose, neck, and hair. That focused training supports a comprehensive, whole-face approach to every procedure she performs.
Her approach emphasizes precise planning, natural facial expression, honest treatment recommendations, and results that feel proportionate to the individual—not a predetermined aesthetic ideal.
- Fellowship-trained in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Care centered on facial anatomy and natural-looking results
- Personalized surgical planning and direct surgeon follow-up
- Located in Rockville, serving Bethesda, Montgomery County, Washington, DC, and the greater DMV
Frequently asked questions
Chemical Peel FAQs
Clear answers to common questions about surgery, recovery, scars, and treatment selection.
What is the difference between a VI Peel and a TCA peel?
Both resurface the skin, but they differ in depth and in formulation. The right choice depends on your concern, your skin type, and how much downtime fits your schedule.
Are chemical peels safe for deeper skin tones?
Certain peels, including the VI Peel, are formulated for use across a wide range of skin tones. Peel selection and preparation of the skin beforehand matter a great deal here, which is why the plan is customized rather than standardized.
How much peeling should I expect?
Typically two to ten days of redness, dryness, and flaking, depending on the depth of the peel. Peeling usually begins around day three.
How many chemical peels will I need?
A series of three is common for pigmentation and texture concerns, spaced approximately four weeks apart.
Can I wear makeup after a chemical peel?
Makeup is generally avoided for the first several days while the skin is actively peeling, then reintroduced as the skin settles.
What should I do about sun exposure?
Daily broad-spectrum sunscreen is essential both before and after treatment. Sun exposure during healing is the most common cause of unwanted pigmentation.
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