Accelerated Cellular Turnover
Dissolves the intercellular bonds holding dead, dull cells together, forcing rapid epidermal shedding.

Refresh your skin and reveal a smoother, brighter complexion with chemical peels at Integrated Dermatology of Kentucky in Corbin and Richmond, Kentucky. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Melissa L.F. Knuckles offers customized peel treatments to improve skin texture, tone, and overall radiance. Chemical peels help remove damaged surface cells, promote renewal, and address concerns such as melasma, acne, and sun damage. These treatments enhance your skincare routine by allowing products to absorb more effectively. Our goal is to create healthy, youthful-looking skin with personalized care. Contact our team today to schedule your consultation.
Dissolves the intercellular bonds holding dead, dull cells together, forcing rapid epidermal shedding.
Directly breaks up stubborn, localized melanin pools to uncover a bright, evenly toned complexion.
Penetrates into pilosebaceous units to clear trapped sebum, debris, and dead cells, helping to minimize active acne.
Smooths out rough patches, environmental dullness, and minor surface imperfections for a silky feel.
Triggers underlying fibroblast cells to rebuild, softening the appearance of early fine lines.
Sweeps away the dead stratum corneum barrier, allowing your daily prescription creams and serums to absorb deeply.
If you’re experiencing redness, itching, or irritation after contact with certain substances, it may be contact dermatitis. Our treatments can help relieve symptoms and identify triggers. We’re here to provide effective care. Call our office or book an appointment online today.
Chemical peels function by forcing accelerated cellular turnover. The treatment carefully dissolves the intercellular bonds that hold dead, dull surface cells together, forcing rapid epidermal shedding to smooth out rough patches, environmental dullness, and minor surface imperfections.
Yes. They provide direct fading of melasma and sun damage. The clinical solution works by breaking up stubborn, localized melanin pools beneath the surface to uncover a noticeably bright, evenly toned complexion.
Absolutely. Chemical peels provide deep follicular unclogging action by penetrating directly into the pilosebaceous units (your pores). This clears out trapped sebum, debris, and dead cells, which significantly helps to minimize active acne.
A chemical peel achieves maximization of home skincare efficacy by sweeping away the tough, dead stratum corneum barrier. With this top layer of dead skin safely removed, your daily prescription creams and serums can finally absorb deeply and work much more efficiently.