Skin treatments
Chemical Peels in Walnut Creek, Matched to Your Skin Instead of a Menu
A chemical peel applies a customized solution to the skin to treat acne, scarring, hyperpigmentation and texture. At Aesthetx Haus in Walnut Creek, our team chooses the depth and formulation for your skin type and performs the peel as a single peel or a package of three.
Why the peel is chosen for you, not picked off a list
There is no fixed peel here. Your provider matches the depth and the formulation to your skin type and to the problem in front of them, whether that is active acne, the scarring it left, patches of hyperpigmentation, or rough texture.
Depth is the decision that matters. A deeper peel does more in one visit and flakes for longer. A lighter peel does less each time and lets you go to work the next day.
Most people ask for the strongest peel they can get. That is usually the wrong call. A lighter peel repeated on a schedule tends to be the plan your provider builds, which is why the package of three exists and why Jane M. below started light for her acne scarring.
The appointment
What to expect
Consultation
Your provider examines your skin and picks the depth and formulation.
Preparation
You may need to pause retinoids and avoid sun in the days before. Your provider gives you exact instructions for your peel.
Treatment
Numbing is applied when needed. The solution goes on in a private treatment room, and most clients feel mild prickling.
Aftercare
Gentle flaking for several days, depending on depth. Sunscreen every day while the skin heals.
Results
Peels can be booked as a one-off before an event or on a regular monthly schedule. The package of three is built for the monthly plan.
Candidacy
Is a chemical peel right for you?
A chemical peel is likely a good fit if you have:
- acne, or scarring left behind by acne
- hyperpigmentation or uneven tone
- rough or uneven texture
- dullness that a facial does not shift
- a goal of long-term skin health rather than a one-off fix
It is not right for you if you cannot have any visible flaking this week. In that case book the glow laser facial, which has virtually no downtime.
Cost
What affects the cost
A chemical peel at Aesthetx Haus can be booked singly or as a package of three, which covers the monthly schedule most people end up on and costs less per peel.
Depth does not change the cost; the number of peels does. Your provider confirms your plan and its cost at your consultation. Cherry financing splits a package into payments after a soft credit check that does not affect your score.
Your care team
The Aesthetx Haus team
- Founded by Desirée Antonelli, MSN, FNP
- SFGate Best of Bay Area finalist, 2025 and 2026
- 100+ five-star Google reviews
Aesthetx Haus is a Walnut Creek medical aesthetics practice founded by Desirée Antonelli, MSN, FNP, a Family Nurse Practitioner with 15+ years in healthcare. Our team plans every treatment around your goals and tells you the cost before you commit.
Meet the team behind Aesthetx HausClient reviews
Chemical peel reviews
"I got referred to Desiree for my acne treatment - started with a light chemical peel to help with my scarring. She was very informative and made me feel super comfortable. Loved the whole experience, can't wait to keep going back for my treatments!"
Questions
Chemical peel questions, answered
Still unsure? Book a consultation, and our team will answer anything this page does not.
How much does a chemical peel cost in Walnut Creek?
Chemical peel cost depends on how many peels you book, not on how deep your provider goes, and a package of three costs less per peel than single visits. Your provider gives you the exact cost at your consultation, before any treatment is booked. Financing through Cherry is available.
How long do chemical peel results last?
It depends on the depth and on what you are treating. Peels are usually planned as a monthly series rather than a single permanent fix, and your provider sets the interval with you at consultation.
Does a chemical peel hurt?
Discomfort is minimal. Numbing is applied when needed, and most clients describe mild prickling while the solution is on.
How long is recovery after a chemical peel?
Expect gentle flaking for several days, depending on depth. Makeup can usually go back on 24 hours after a mild peel, and sunscreen is non-negotiable while you heal.
How often should I get a chemical peel?
Many clients book monthly, which is what the package of three is for. Others book a single peel before an event. Your provider recommends the schedule for your skin.
Chemical peel or microneedling for acne scars?
Both treat acne scarring, and the choice depends on your skin and how much downtime you can take. A peel resurfaces; microneedling builds collagen from below. Your provider will tell you which one, or which order, at consultation.
Your next step
Book a chemical peel consultation
Bring your skin as it is, no makeup needed. Your provider will tell you which peel, how deep, and how many.
Aesthetx Haus, 2021 Ygnacio Valley Rd STE C205, Walnut Creek, CA 94598.