Quelage peel - Patients ask, Dr. Ringpfeil answers
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Philadelphia and Mainline Center of Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
Quelage Peel
Highlights
- First safe peel for rosacea patients.
- Reduces skin redness.
- Improve skin texture.
- 4-6 treatments, 3-4 weeks apart
- $150 / treatment
- Home care products extend treatment effect.
overview
The Quelage peel is the first chemical peel that is designed specifically for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin. The peel uses a combination of fruit acids and anti-inflammatory agents, which help to gently mask the appearance of redness on the skin.
The Quelage peel is applied during an office visit, and there is no pain or irritation experienced during the application. The peel is complemented with comprehensive home-care products, which are tailored to extend the benefits of your treatment.
Expected results:
The results vary, but patients will see a significant improvement in redness, and skin texture. Results are best maintained if peels are performed in a series of 4-6 treatments, every 3-4 weeks.
Preparations:
One week before the treatment, we ask you to refrain from electrolysis, waxing, depilatory creams, laser hair removal treatments, cosmetic facials, Botox, etc. Two to three days before the treatment, we ask you to avoid using any Retin-A, Renova, Differin, Tazorac, Avage, retinols, alpha hydroxyl acids, beta hydroxyl acids, benzoyl peroxide, or any other exfoliating products that may be drying or irritating.
Post treatment instructions:
It is imperative that you use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and avoid direct sunlight for at least 1 week. Best results will be obtained with regular daily use of such sunscreen.
Downtime:
Possible peeling and redness could occur for up to 2 days.
Price:
$150/treatment
Contraindications:
Patients with active cold sores or warts, skin with open wounds, sunburn, dermatitis, history of herpes simplex, pregnant or breast feeding (lactating) women, patients currently receiving chemotherapy or radiation, patients who have been on Accutane within the past year
I have rosacea and my skin is very dry. The reviews for the quelage peel states it might help with redness and skin texture. Will this help with mila?
A Quelage peel reduce red bumps and redness from inflammation. It also improves skin texture. Milia usually need to be physically extracted once they have occurred. Regular use of a retinoid (if tolerated with roascea) or regular peels can prevent milia but neither is reliable in treating them.
I have had the peel. It did wonders for my Rosacea, however I used to be able to buy the products without having more treatments ( I don’t think I need the treatment as often as my after products run out. It works very well for a long time. Can I buy the MWF and STT separately? I,can’t always afford the treatment. Thank you for any information you can provide.
We do not currently sell the products that were part of the Quelage peel. The price for the Quelage peel and kit became astronomical after the company trippled the price. The Quelage peel works great by itself.
I have rosacea and had an initial visit to your office where the V Beam and the Quelage peel was recommended for my redness and the acne breakouts due to the rosacea. Would it be OK if i started with the peel and see if that helps with the redness/flushing and acne before i went all in on the laser? The laser makes me nervous and based on prices the peel is a bit more in my affordability at this point. And where do i find the follow-up at home products?
thanks!
Lasers and Quelage peel have 2 different goals. The most common presentation of rosacea is the vascular show on cheeks, lower central forehead, nose, and chin, which can become accentuated with triggers such as sunlight, heat, spicy foods.
Inflammatory rosacea in form of very sensitive skin (can be dry or oily) and small red bumps or pustules in the affected areas on face is not as common. It is often triggered by stress or a gastro-intestinal imbalance or both.
A Quelage peel helps with inflammatory rosacea. Its ingredients soothe the skin and it can be applied every 6-12 weeks instead of daily topicals. A Quelage peel can quickly reduce a flare and is a great choice for those who are sensitive to many topical products.
Laser treatments target the blood vessels that are widened due to rosacea. A series of 3-5 sequential treatments every 3-6 weeks allows the background redness to substantially reduce. In most people the results will last 5-7 years. Laser treatments can also tone down inflammation but this result is temporary.