Chemical Peels
Consultations offered at our two convenient locations in Florham Park, NJ and Somerville, NJ
Enjoy The Benefits Of Customized Exfoliation In New Jersey
Your skin is a strong protective barrier for your body, but the process of everyday living alone takes a toll on its health and appearance. Along with damage from exposure to sunlight and chronological aging, your complexion is routinely subjected to the negative effects of dirt, toxins, air pollution, strong chemicals, physical pressure, emotional stress, alcohol, and changes in weather. Many people find that their skin becomes dull, washed out, and blotchy as a result—to the extent that at-home skin care products don’t work to improve anything. If you’ve always wanted a glowing complexion, chemical peels from New Jersey’s The Peer Group are one of the most effective solutions for improving the tone and texture of your skin.
What Are Chemical Peels?
Chemical peels are exfoliation treatments designed to enhance the look and feel of the skin by applying a mild, effective chemical solution to remove the outer, damaged layers while promoting cell regeneration. The skin gradually peels off so that a newer, healthier layer is revealed. They can be used on several areas of the body, such as the face, neck, and hands, and even are safe for the fragile skin around the eyes and mouth.
Chemical peels have many benefits, including smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, reducing signs of sun damage and premature aging, improving mild scars, relieving symptoms of some types of acne, reducing the redness of rosacea and the appearance of enlarged pores, and lightening pigmentation such as age spots, freckles, and melasma. The goal is to create a more even skin tone.
There are three types of chemical peels that may be used: superficial peels, medium-depth peels, and deep peels. Our team will help you decide on the best type of peel for your skin concerns during your consultation.
Procedure
Chemical peels are an in-office and outpatient procedure. During the treatment, an exfoliant acid is applied directly to thoroughly cleansed skin, starting with small areas. Salicylic acid or glycolic acid are typically used.
Patients may experience a burning or stinging sensation for a few minutes, but this fades—especially for treatments when the chemical solution is neutralized and washed off.
Recovery
The strength of the peel determines the length of recovery. A superficial or medium peel requires minimal to no downtime, as only light peeling occurs. Deeper peels, like TCA, can take five to seven days to fully exfoliate.
Cold compresses, pain medication, and a solution may be used on the skin to provide relief from the discomfort for more intense treatments.
Results
Peeling, redness, and swelling can continue for anywhere from a couple days to a couple weeks after a chemical peel. When the skin has healed, patients will notice that it looks smoother and more even in tone.
Note that your skin will be hypersensitive to sunlight for a couple weeks. It’s recommended that patients take sun protection measures such as wearing SPF 30, broad-spectrum sunscreen each day, wearing hats and sunglasses, and limiting the amount of time they spend in the sun when the rays are strongest.
Costs
When you meet for a one-on-one consultation with our physicians, they will explain all aspects of the procedure, including cost. The specifics involved in each procedure vary depending on the patient, so it is best to have any questions you have regarding pricing, payments, and other information answered directly by a member of our team.
Other Skin Care Options
The Peer Group provides a variety of professional skin care services in addition to chemical peels, including microdermabrasion that also helps to remove dirt and dead skin that clogs the pores, dermaplaning for reducing fine hairs on the skin, microneedling for promoting collagen production within the skin, and HydraFacial® and DiamondGlow® treatments to exfoliate and nourish the skin. Patients who simply want to reduce facial wrinkles and are less concerned about pigmentation or other concerns may want to consider nonsurgical neuromodulators or fillers, or even surgery, such as a facelift.
About Dr. Isaac Starker
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon · The Peer Group for Plastic Surgery
- Board certification
- American Board of Plastic Surgery (verify)
- Education and training
- Undergraduate: New York University, 1977, B.A
- Medical School: New York University School of Medicine, June 1981, M.D
- Residency: Montefiore Medical Center – Albert Einstein College of Medicine, July 1986 – June 1988, Plastic Surgery, Chief Resident, July 1987 – June 1988
- Fellowship: The Roosevelt Hospital, Drs. J.W. Littler and R.G. Eaton, January 1989 – December 1989, Hand Surgery
- MD, NYU School of Medicine
- Plastic surgery training, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Doctor of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine (1981)
- Internship, General Surgery, The Roosevelt Hospital (1981–1982)
- Residency, General Surgery, The Roosevelt Hospital, Chief Resident (1982–1986)
- Hospital affiliations
- Morristown Medical Center
- Attending, Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, NJ
- Attending, St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ
- Attending, St. Luke's/Roosevelt Emergency Department (1988–1989)
- Memberships
- American Medical Association
- Medical Society of New Jersey
- Morris County Medical Society
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons
- New York Regional Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
- President, New Jersey Society of Plastic Surgeons (2005)
- President of the medical staff, Morristown Memorial Hospital (2008-2009)
- Board of Trustees, Atlantic Health System (2008-2010)
- Chief, Plastic Surgery Section, Morristown Medical Center (most recently 2014 and 2015)
- Served on his local Board of Health for many years
- Lipoplasty Society of North America (1998–2000)
- Leo M. Davidoff Society
- Beta Lambda Sigma Honor Society
- Caducean Premed Honor Society
- Secretary/Treasurer, Morristown Memorial Hospital Medical Staff (2004–2005)
- Vice President, Morristown Memorial Hospital Medical Staff (2006–2007)
- Chairman, Atlantic Health Leadership Committee (2010)
- Vice-Chairman, Department of Surgery, Morristown Medical Center (Dec. 2010 – present)
- Section Chief, Plastic Surgery, Morristown Medical Center (2014–2016)
- Member, Board of Health, Madison, NJ (1996–2007)
- Member, Executive Committee, New Jersey Society of Plastic Surgeons (1998–2007)
- President, New Jersey Society of Plastic Surgeons (2006–2007)
- Trustee, Peer Foundation for Plastic Surgery and Rehabilitation (2005-present)
- Awards
- Castle Connolly Top Doctors, Women's Health, 2024
- Top Doctors, Morris & Essex Magazine, 2025
- Top Doctors 2024: Plastic Surgery, Castle Connolly
- Top Doctor, NJ Monthly 2006-2019
- Top Doctors, Millburn-Short Hills Magazine 2016
- Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd., Top Docs NY Metro Area 2007-2012, 2016, 2019-2022
- Castle Connolly, Regional Top Doctor 2012, 2013
- NJ Savvy Living, 2006-2009
- NJ Savvy Living, New Jersey’s Best Beauty Doctor, Feb. 2010 Issue, Jan. 2011 Issue
- America’s Cosmetic Doctors, 1st Edition, 2004
- Top Doctors, Inside Jersey, A Star Ledger Magazine, 2010-2018
- Top Doctors for Women’s Health, Inside Jersey, A Star Ledger Magazine, 2015 and 2016
- Top Doctors for Cancer, Inside Jersey, A Star Ledger Magazine, 2014-2016
- Best Doctors, Inc., Best Doctors in America, Listed consecutively since 1996-2016
- Consumers’ Research Council of America, Guide to America’s Top Plastic Surgeons, 2010-2012
- Voted Best Cosmetic Surgeon, The Daily Record Reader’s Choice, 2009-2010
- 2013 Vitals Patient Choice Award
- 2014 Vitals Top 10 Doctor
- NJ Top Docs
- America’s Best Plastic Surgeons, Newsweek, 2024
- Top Doc, New Jersey Monthly magazine (1996, 1998, 2006–2018)
- Best Dr.'s In America, Northeast Region, Woodward/White (1996–1997)
- Best Dr.'s in NY Metro Area, Castle/Connolly (1999–2021)
- Best Doctors, Best Doctors, Inc. (2001–2014)
- America's Cosmetic Doctors and Dentists Consumer Guide (2003, 2006)
- Top Doctors, Inside Jersey magazine (2011–2021)
- New Jersey Best Beauty Doctor, NJSavvy Living (February 2010)
- Cum Laude, New York University
- Founder's Day Award, New York University
- Dean's List, New York University
- Glover C. Arnold Award for excellence in Surgery, New York University School of Medicine
- Certificate of Distinction as Outstanding House Officer, Leo M. Davidoff Society, Montefiore Medical Center
- NPI
- 1932175536
- Offices
- Florham Park · Somerville
