If you live, work, or shop around Polaris, you do not need to drive across Columbus for a chemical peel. Elite Peels is right here in the Polaris area, on Sancus Boulevard, in the same neighborhood as Polaris Fashion Place and Topgolf. If you are already up here for shopping or work, your appointment fits into a day you are already having here.

What a peel does

A chemical peel is a solution applied to the skin that loosens the dull, dead layer on the surface so fresher skin can show through. It is a controlled exfoliation, chosen for your skin, not a one-size treatment. I wrote a full guide to what a peel is, what it costs, and how aftercare works. This page is the short Polaris version: what it means to get one here, in this neighborhood, from me.

I use peels most for breakouts and oil control, dullness, uneven tone, rough texture, and the fine lines that come with age and sun. Oily and acne-prone skin is where my work started, and it is still a specialty here, but peels are not only for oily skin. Dry, combination, sensitive, and mature skin can all benefit when the peel is chosen for that skin.

Why get it close to home

A peel is not a treatment you want to follow with a long drive across town. Your skin is fresh after, you will have questions in the first days, and it helps to have your esthetician nearby. That is the practical case for getting it in Polaris if you are already here: the studio is on Sancus Boulevard, just off the Polaris Parkway area, and I am the person who sees you at the consultation and at every visit after. I have been a licensed esthetician for over 15 years, and I will tell you plainly if a peel is not your right first step.

What the appointment looks like

Every service at Elite Peels starts with a consultation and a plan made for your skin. For a peel, we talk about your skin concerns, what you are using at home (especially retinoids and strong exfoliants), and what you want to change. Then I cleanse the skin and apply the peel solution. Most people feel tingling or warmth while it works, not pain. Then the solution is neutralized, and I finish with soothing products and sunscreen. You leave knowing exactly what to expect over the next few days, and what to use and what to avoid.

What it costs

A chemical peel at Elite Peels is $140, consultation included. That is the Polaris price, same as anywhere else at the studio, because it is the same studio and the same person. There is no separate Polaris rate and no surprise add-on at the end.

Aftercare, and why fall helps

Fall is a good time for a peel in Polaris, same as anywhere: the sun is lower, and fresh skin after a peel is sensitive to sun. Expect some flaking for a few days after, and plan around it. No big event the next day, no picking, no scrubbing. Sunscreen every day, gentle products for the first days, and pause retinoids and strong exfoliants until I tell you to restart them. Mention it at your consultation if you use prescription retinoids, if you have had a recent sunburn, or if you have an active cold sore or skin infection. Any of those can change the timing or the peel I choose.

Two questions I hear a lot

Does it hurt? Most people describe tingling or warmth, not pain. If you are nervous, tell me, and I will talk you through every step.

How often should I get one? It depends on your skin and your goals. Some people come for a series, some come seasonally. We set the plan at your consultation, and I will not sell you more than your skin needs.

Book your peel in Polaris

If you are in the Polaris area and you have been thinking about a peel, book a consultation. We are at 8600 Sancus Blvd, Suite 118, Columbus, OH 43240, open Tuesday through Saturday. Call 614-779-2788 or book through the Book Now page. Come with your questions. I would rather answer ten of them before we start than have you guess after.