About CARBON PEEL

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     Be sure to make an appointment to discuss this procedure with your aesthetitian  prior to having it done. Your provider will recommend that you stop using retinol for around one week before the laser carbon peel. You should also use sunscreen daily during this time. 

    The laser carbon peel is a multi-part process that takes around 30 minutes from start to finish. For this reason, it is sometimes referred to as a lunchtime peel.

Here’s what you can expect from a laser carbon peel:

1. Aesthetician will spread a layer of liquid carbon onto your face. The carbon absorbs oil, dirt, and dead skin cells from deep within the pores.
2. You’ll wait for about 2-5 minutes for the liquid carbon to dry.
3. After the carbon has dried, your provider will give you eye shields to protect your eyes from the laser.
4. Your provider will pass a laser, such as the Nd:YAG, over the skin on a low-energy setting. This heats up the carbon, binding it to the epidermis. 
5. If you have very sensitive skin or dark patches like melasma, your provider may recommend skipping the heating step. The laser also heats up subdermal tissue, boosting collagen and plumping up fine lines.
6. On a higher-energy setting, the laser will be used to fragment the liquid carbon into tiny particles. 
7. A smoke evaporator attached to the laser will remove the carbon as well as the debris and impurities it contains.
8. Your provider  also apply a hydrating moisturizer and sunscreen to your skin after treatment.

You should immediately see brighter, glowing skin and tighter pores.

If you have sensitive skin, you may experience a slight pinking or reddening of the skin. This usually lasts for one hour or less.