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A chemical peel is a controlled application of exfoliating acids that lifts away dull, sun-damaged surface skin and triggers fresh cell turnover and collagen — smoothing texture, fading pigment and brightening tone. At Nu Image Medspa in Lutz, FL (3939 Cheval Blvd, off N Dale Mabry Hwy near Cheval), our experienced team — lead aesthetician Michelle Napoli and owner & Master Injector Susan Wallace, MSN, ANP-BC, with 35+ years of combined experience — selects the peel and depth that fit your skin type and sun history, from light glow peels to medium-depth TCA, Jessner’s and Vitalize® peels.
Most peels take about 30 minutes with little to no downtime for light peels and several days of flaking for medium peels. Expect a noticeable result after one peel and compelling, cumulative results after a series of three to six. Typical pricing runs about $150–$300 depending on the peel. Serving Lutz, Cheval, Carrollwood, Northdale, Odessa and Land O’ Lakes. Call 813.949.3300.
Walk into most consultations here and the list is the same: brown spots that won’t fade, a blotchy patch along the cheekbone, a tan that settled unevenly, skin that looks tired no matter how much you sleep. Nearly all of it traces back to one thing — cumulative ultraviolet exposure. Lutz sits under open Florida sky with no real cloudy season to hide under, and a chemical peel in Lutz, FL is the most direct way to lift off those sun-damaged surface layers and push fresh, even-toned skin up to take their place.
The exposure adds up faster here than people expect. Weekends boating off the lakes, rounds at TPC Tampa Bay and Cheval, afternoons at the pool, the drive home squinting west into the glare — it all stacks into sunspots, melasma, leathery texture and uneven tone. Those are exactly the concerns peels were built to correct, which is why this treatment matters more in a market like ours than in a cooler, grayer one.
Here is the part that changes how a peel should be done in Lutz: The same year-round sun that makes peels so worthwhile is also the single biggest reason they can backfire. Freshly peeled skin is briefly more vulnerable, and if it meets strong UV unprotected, the result can be post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation — new dark patches, the opposite of what you came in for. In a cloudy climate you can be casual about this. In Lutz you cannot. The right local strategy is the correct depth for your skin, paired with disciplined daily SPF and smart timing — done well it clears pigment; done carelessly here it can deepen it.
Up north, peels are a fall-and-winter ritual because you can avoid the sun while skin recovers. Florida has no low-UV season, so we don’t tell you to wait for one. Instead we build a year-round cadence: peel depth and aftercare are matched to the fact that you will be outdoors, with light maintenance peels keeping tone even between the deeper corrective ones.
Tampa Bay’s heat and humidity keep skin oilier and pores more easily congested, which is why salicylic-acid and Jessner’s peels earn their place for breakout-prone Lutz skin — the busy parent set near Steinbrenner High and Gaither High, the always-outdoors crowd, anyone whose skin runs shiny by noon. A peel clears the buildup the humidity helps create and keeps the complexion from looking dull and congested.
Every peel is matched to your skin type, sun history and goals — and intensity is built gradually for the safest, highest-impact result. Common options include:
Glycolic and lactic-acid peels that exfoliate the surface for instant brightness and smoother texture. The easy entry point — little to no downtime, ideal for maintenance.
Superficial · no downtime
Oil-soluble BHA peels that get into the pore to clear congestion, breakouts and shine — built for the oilier skin our humidity encourages.
Acne & congestion
The medium-depth workhorse. Trichloroacetic acid reaches past the surface to soften sun damage, pigment and fine lines. Expect visible peeling for several days.
Medium depth · sun damage
A blended peel for stubborn pigment, melasma and textural concerns. Produces more shedding — a true reset for skin that’s ready for it.
Stubborn pigment & texture
Blended, brightening formulas that suit a range of skin tones and target melasma and uneven tone with minimal downtime.
Tone & melasma
The real magic is the plan: starting gentle, building intensity, and maintaining results year-round. Noticeable after one, compelling after a series.
Not sure which peel — or how many — your skin needs? A quick consultation maps it out, with pricing confirmed up front.
Peels are a true multi-tasker. The concerns we treat most often in Lutz are the ones the Florida sun and climate drive hardest:
Solar lentigines and the diffuse, weathered look of cumulative UV — the number-one reason Lutz skin books a peel.
Light to medium peels
Blotchy patches and stubborn discoloration, gently lifted with carefully chosen, sun-smart peels.
VI, Jessner’s & TCA
Active breakouts, congestion and the dark marks they leave behind — helped by salicylic and blended peels.
Salicylic / blended
That tired, lackluster surface that no serum seems to fix — resurfaced for a fresh, even glow.
Light glow peels
Clearing the buildup that stretches pores and dulls the complexion in our humidity.
Salicylic peels
Softening the first lines and boosting collagen — pairs beautifully with microneedling and injectables.
Medium peels & series
Most people bothered by sun damage, uneven tone, dullness, mild acne or rough texture are good candidates for a chemical peel in Lutz, FL — the key is matching the peel to your skin rather than reaching for the strongest one. In a high-UV market that judgment matters most for melanin-rich and pigment-prone skin, which is exactly why Michelle reads your skin type first and Susan keeps every plan medically supervised.
Not sure which peel fits your skin? A quick consultation matches the right depth and formula to your skin type, pigment risk and Florida sun history — for texture, you may also discuss Fraxel® laser resurfacing.
Both exfoliate — but they work differently. Microdermabrasion is a surface-only, physical buff for dullness with zero downtime; a chemical peel uses acids that can work deeper, making it the stronger choice for sun damage, pigment, melasma and acne. Many Lutz clients alternate the two.
| Chemical Peel | Microderm | |
|---|---|---|
| Method | Chemical (acids) | Physical buffing |
| Depth | Surface to medium | Surface only |
| Best for | Sun damage, pigment, acne, lines | Dullness, light texture |
| Downtime | None to several days | None |
| Results | Build with a series; brighter, smoother skin | |
The skill in a chemical peel isn’t brushing on acid — almost anyone can do that. It’s choosing the right depth and chemistry for your exact skin type and sun history, and knowing when to hold back. In a high-UV market the margin for error is pigment — which is why it pays to have your skin in experienced, certified hands.
Lead Medical Aesthetician · 15+ Years
Michelle is Nu Image’s lead medical aesthetician, with 15+ years caring for Tampa Bay skin and a following that treats her like family. Her results come from deep skincare knowledge, constant continuing education and a genuinely personal approach — many clients have her on text. That experience is what lets her read your Fitzpatrick skin type and sun history and match the peel, depth and prep to your skin rather than a template.
Licensed Medical Esthetician · Laser & Skin
Ava holds Florida licenses as both a Facial Specialist and an Electrologist/Laser Professional. She pairs current skin science with an accurate read of your Fitzpatrick skin type, specializing in acne care, chemical peels, microneedling and customized facials — all with an honest, no-pressure approach.
Licensed Medical Esthetician · Lash & Skin
A Licensed Medical Esthetician and Lash & Brow Specialist with 5+ years in the industry, educated at the Aveda Institute Nashville. Known for warmth and meticulous attention to detail, Emily builds customized skincare treatments that leave clients feeling like the best version of themselves.
Owner · Nurse Practitioner · Master Injector
Susan founded Nu Image in 2006 and has specialized in aesthetics since 2004. A Board-Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) trained at George Washington University — with a clinical background running from the National Institutes of Health to surgical ICU — she holds the Diamond-status Master Injector designation and provides the medical oversight every treatment here runs under. She has trained many of the injectors working across Tampa Bay.
We skin-type you, review sun history and goals, choose your peel, and set a simple pre-peel routine.
The peel is applied in about 30 minutes. You may feel a brief tingle — comfortable and quick.
Light peels: back to your day. Medium peels flake for several days — with daily SPF a must in Florida.
Fresh skin in days; best results build over a series of three to six, then light maintenance.
| Best for | Sun damage & sunspots, hyperpigmentation & melasma, acne & congestion, dull/rough texture, enlarged pores, early fine lines |
|---|---|
| Peel options | Light glycolic/lactic · salicylic · TCA · Jessner’s · Vitalize Peel® & brightening peels |
| Treatment time | About 30 minutes (longer if paired with a facial) |
| Typical cost (Lutz) | About $150–$300 per peel by depth · packages available · see monthly specials |
| Downtime | None for light peels · several days of flaking for medium peels |
| Results | Noticeable after one · compelling after a series of 3–6 |
| Performed by | Michelle Napoli, lead medical aesthetician (15+ yrs), & Susan Wallace, MSN, ANP-BC · medically supervised |
Pricing is approximate and confirmed at your complimentary consultation. Peel type and depth vary by skin type and goals. Ask about current specials and flexible payment plans.
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Chemical peels at Nu Image Medspa are priced per treatment by peel type and depth. A light, glow-style peel typically runs about $150–$175, while medium-depth peels such as TCA, Jessner’s or a Vitalize Peel® generally run about $175–$300. Because peels work best as a series, we also offer packages and run new specials every month. Your exact peel and price are confirmed at your complimentary consultation.
A chemical peel is a controlled application of exfoliating acids — such as glycolic, lactic, salicylic or trichloroacetic acid — that loosens the bonds between dull, damaged surface cells so they shed over the following days. That controlled turnover reveals smoother, brighter skin and signals the deeper layers to build new collagen. Peel type and depth are matched to your skin type and sun history.
Peels are especially effective for the sun-driven concerns common in Lutz: sun damage and sunspots, hyperpigmentation and melasma, dull or rough texture, enlarged pores, acne and acne marks, and early fine lines. Most clients see a noticeable difference after one peel and compelling, cumulative results after a series of three to six.
We offer a full range matched to your skin: light glycolic and lactic peels for glow and maintenance, salicylic-acid peels for oily and breakout-prone skin, medium-depth TCA peels for sun damage and pigment, Jessner’s peels for stubborn pigment and texture, and blended brightening peels like the Vitalize Peel® that suit a range of skin tones. Your provider selects the right peel and builds intensity over a series.
It depends on depth. Light peels have little to no downtime — mild flaking at most, and you can return to your day. Medium-depth peels such as TCA or Jessner’s produce visible peeling for several days, usually starting 2–3 days after treatment and resolving within about a week. Daily SPF and gentle aftercare during that window are essential, especially in Florida sun.
Yes — with the right peel and the right hands. Darker and melanin-rich skin carries a higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, so peel selection, depth and prep matter even more. Our experienced, medically supervised team skin-types you first (a Fitzpatrick assessment), often starts conservatively, and pairs treatment with strict sun protection. This is exactly why experience matters more than the peel itself.
You’ll often notice brighter, smoother skin after a single peel, but the compelling results — for pigment, texture and sun damage — build over a series of three to six peels spaced a few weeks apart. After that, many Lutz clients keep results with a light maintenance peel every 4–6 weeks year-round, since there’s no low-sun season here to coast through.
Microdermabrasion is a physical, surface-only exfoliation best for dullness and light texture with zero downtime. A chemical peel uses acids that can work deeper, which makes it the stronger choice for sun damage, pigment, melasma, acne and fine lines — the concerns most common in a high-UV market like Lutz. Many clients alternate the two; your provider will recommend the right path at your consultation.
We’re at 3939 Cheval Blvd, Lutz, FL 33558, just off N Dale Mabry Hwy near Cheval, Steinbrenner High School and Gaither High School — serving Lutz, Carrollwood, Northdale, Cheval, Odessa and Land O’ Lakes. Free on-site parking. Call 813.949.3300 to book.