Two Proven Paths to Brighter, Smoother Skin
Choosing between Clear & Brilliant and chemical peels can feel confusing, especially when both promise radiant, youthful skin. The key difference lies in how each treatment works and what results you can expect. At Glo Skin & Medspa, we help patients make informed choices by breaking down the benefits, recovery time, and ideal candidates for each approach. Whether you’re new to skin treatments or looking to elevate your routine, understanding the science behind both options is the first step to achieving your goals.
How Clear & Brilliant and Chemical Peels Work
Clear & Brilliant™ is a fractional laser treatment that creates micro-injuries in the skin to stimulate collagen and speed cell turnover. It’s non-ablative, meaning it doesn’t damage the top layer of skin, and is ideal for early signs of aging, sun damage, and texture concerns. It’s gentle but effective and has minimal downtime.
Chemical peels, on the other hand, use active acids like glycolic, lactic, or salicylic to exfoliate the skin. They range from light to deep depending on your skin goals. Glo Skin & Medspa offers medical-grade chemical peels that help improve pigmentation, acne, roughness, and visible aging by removing dead and damaged layers of skin.
Downtime + Recovery
Clear & brilliant has very minimal downtime. You may experience mild redness and sandpaper-like texture for a few days, but you can typically return to your regular routine right away.
Chemical peels vary in recovery. Lighter peels have only mild flaking, while deeper peels can cause more noticeable peeling and require some social downtime. Your aesthetician will guide you based on your comfort level and desired intensity.
Results + Maintenance
Clear & brilliant delivers gradual improvement over multiple sessions. Most clients see brighter, smoother skin after just one treatment, with results building over time. It’s great for ongoing maintenance.
Chemical peels can deliver faster visible results, especially for surface concerns like dullness or breakouts. A series of peels is typically recommended for long-term improvement and maintenance.
Find the Right Fit With Glo Skin & Medspa
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, and that’s why having both clear & brilliant and chemical peels available at Glo Skin & Medspa gives you more flexibility. If you want a gentle refresh with minimal disruption, Clear & Brilliant might be your go-to. If you’re ready for visible resurfacing with a bit more downtime, chemical peels can be a powerful solution. Either way, our expert team is here to guide you toward your best skin yet.
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