A surgical chemical peel involves the application of a chemical solution by a physician to peel away the top layers of your epidermis and dermis. A surgical chemical peel is much stronger than the chemical peel our aesthetician performs due to the depth of penetration of the chemical solution.

A medium chemical peel or deep chemical peel is performed and monitored by Dr. Michael Thornton, who personally applies the chemical solution and monitors the progress.  Chemical solutions required for a medium or deep chemical peel consist of trichloroacetic acid (TCA) or phenol but chemicals can be used.  Due to some mild discomfort involved, Dr. Thornton will prescribe oral sedation medication and perform local facial nerve blocks for anesthesia.

What can I expect during my consultation?

During your consultation, you will meet privately and exclusively with Dr. Michael Thornton where you will collectively share in the decision making process about your personal needs, desires, and expectations.  Although well qualified, we choose not use patient coordinators, nurse practitioners, or physicians assistants to perform your consultation.  Dr. Thornton will complete a thorough medical history and perform a careful examination of your skin to determine if you are an acceptable candidate to undergo a surgical chemical peel vs. other forms of skin resurfacing.

Consultations for surgical chemical peel are complimentary at Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center and we perform chemical peels for clients from across the DFW Metroplex including, Mansfield, Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, Kennedale, Grand Prairie, Burleson, Corsicana, Ennis, Midlothian, Red Oak, Waxahachie, Corsicana, Duncanville, DeSoto Plano, and Tyler, Texas.

Where will my surgery take place?

Surgical chemical peels are performed by Dr. Michael Thornton at our office using oral sedation and local nerve blocks for anesthesia.

Expertise of Dr. Michael Thornton

During his cosmetic surgery fellowship, Dr. Michael Thornton was specifically trained in both traditional and modern techniques in Facial Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Thornton attends yearly national cosmetic surgery meetings and participates in advanced courses to offer you the latest techniques in facial cosmetic surgery.

For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Thornton, please visit the Contact Us page or call us at 817-477-9000.