Chemical Peel vs. Microchanneling

Both improve how skin looks, but they work differently and suit different concerns.

Chemical Peel vs. Microchanneling comparison
Criterion	Chemical Peel with NOON	Microchanneling with Procell
Primary goal	Acne, uneven tone, pigmentation, dullness, early fine lines	Texture, pores, acne scarring, fine lines, firmness
How it works	Targeted ingredients on the surface layers of skin	Mechanical stimulation to support collagen, no heat or light
Typical course	Often a series of six	Often 3 for glow and fine lines, 5 to 6 for scarring
Downtime	Little to no downtime	Redness for 12 to 24 hours, pinpoint redness up to 2 to 3 days
Who may benefit	People with active acne or pigmentation concerns	People with scarring or texture once breakouts are calm
Important limitations	Daily SPF required; no dermaplaning the same day	Postponed with active breakouts, infection, cold sores, pregnancy, sunburn or recent isotretinoin

Primary goal

Chemical Peel with NOON: Acne, uneven tone, pigmentation, dullness, early fine lines
Microchanneling with Procell: Texture, pores, acne scarring, fine lines, firmness

How it works

Chemical Peel with NOON: Targeted ingredients on the surface layers of skin
Microchanneling with Procell: Mechanical stimulation to support collagen, no heat or light

Typical course

Chemical Peel with NOON: Often a series of six
Microchanneling with Procell: Often 3 for glow and fine lines, 5 to 6 for scarring

Downtime

Chemical Peel with NOON: Little to no downtime
Microchanneling with Procell: Redness for 12 to 24 hours, pinpoint redness up to 2 to 3 days

Who may benefit

Chemical Peel with NOON: People with active acne or pigmentation concerns
Microchanneling with Procell: People with scarring or texture once breakouts are calm

Important limitations

Chemical Peel with NOON: Daily SPF required; no dermaplaning the same day
Microchanneling with Procell: Postponed with active breakouts, infection, cold sores, pregnancy, sunburn or recent isotretinoin

When to Talk to a Provider

Many patients use both at different stages. Your provider reviews your skin and recommends an order.

Care is provided under the medical direction of Michael Lau, MD. Learn more about Chemical Peel with NOON and Microchanneling with Procell, or see the Price List.

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