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Barrie Plastic Surgery
Non-Surgical

Laser Peels

Laser resurfacing on the Sciton platform removes the top layer of the skin at a chosen depth. That depth runs from a lunchtime refresh to a deeper peel for lines and sun damage.

  • Office treatment room
  • Numbing cream or local anesthetic
  • About 30 minutes
  • 3 to 10 days of downtime
Laser Peels at Barrie Plastic Surgery

Concerns it addresses

What laser peels treats

Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Fine Lines & Wrinkles

A laser peel removes the top layer to a chosen depth, and the skin that grows back is smoother and more even.

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Also considered for this concern: Botox / Neuromodulators, Chemical Peels, Dermal Filler and Face Lift.

Causes+

Lines come from four different places, and each has its own answer. Expression, Lost volume, The skin itself, Loose skin.

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What to expect

From consultation to final result

The stages below are typical for this procedure. Your own timeline is confirmed at the consultation.

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The first days

What is normal

For most patients, a light peel means redness and a sunburn feeling for a day or two, then fine flaking for three to five days.

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The first two weeks

Getting back to normal

Most patients are back at desk work in three to five days after a light peel, and seven to ten days after a deeper one.

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The result

How long it lasts

A light peel's freshness lasts a few months and builds with a series. A deeper peel's result in lines, pigment and texture lasts years with sun protection, though the skin continues to age.

Dr. Kamal Tumi, plastic surgeon, Barrie Plastic Surgery

Who performs it

Delivered by trained clinical staff in a surgeon-led practice

The clinic's trained clinical team delivers laser peels under the direction of Dr. Kamal Tumi, the board-certified plastic surgeon who leads the practice.

Google reviews

What patients say about the clinic

Patient reviews from Google, names attached. 4.3 average across 67 reviews.

I had my first consultation with Dr. Tumi, and he was beyond fabulous. From the jump, he shook my hand and introduced himself to my daughter and I. He included her in the conversation and even had some laughs with her. This made the situation alot less vulnerable given the reason I was there. He is the second surgeon that I have met with, and wasn't going to be my last, until I decided he was the last. It is because of his honesty, integrity, authenticity and professionalism, that made my choice. I saw some comments in the reviews where people stated he made them feel uncomfortable while getting undressed and for me that did not happen. He was respectful of my space and was sure I was covered appropriately. I went to see him for a breat augmentation and Dr. Tumi did not think an augmentation would be required. I really appreciated that about him, because the first surgeon I met, insisted this procedure, despite me only wanting a lift with fat transfer. This is a huge cost savings for me, and more natural for my body type, and in my opinion. Dr. Tumi did not make me feel rushed with any questions and time was not ever an issue for him. He wanted to be sure I knew all that I needed. His office manager Karyn, was absolutely wonderful and easy to connect with. She took her time to discuss things that I did not think of and even called me over the weekend when I emailed her some more questions. This is above and beyond care. My surgery is April 20th and I know I am in good hands. I will follow this up with further reviews in the future and have no doubt it will be 5 stars across the board. One last thing... of all the reviews, I paid attention to the ones where the patients actually had surgery, not the ones who were disgruntled about the office staff or OHIP issues. After all, it is the surgeon we want precision with, isn't it? Thanks Karyn and Dr. Tumi, for making me comfortable and content.

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Stephanie Leblanc

Google Review

I had a great experience with Dr. Tumi and Karyn throughout my entire surgical journey. They were both incredibly kind, patient, and always took the time to answer all of my questions. From my first consultation to my follow-up appointments, they made me feel comfortable, supported, and well cared for. I would highly recommend this clinic to anyone considering.

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Claire

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I had a great experience from start to finish. The service was professional, everything was explained clearly, and the overall experience was positive. I would definitely recommend this place to others.

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Victoria

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What happens, in order

Laser Peels, start to finish

What laser peels involves at each stage, from the first consultation through to the result.

Step 01 · Consultation

The consultation

A consultation is an assessment and a conversation, and you are not committing to anything by having one.

  • Assessment of what is actually causing what you see
  • What can be done, what cannot, and what it involves
  • A written quote once the assessment is done
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Laser Peels treatment process
The in-office procedure room at Barrie Plastic Surgery
Before and Afters

Patient Transformations

Most cases here are patients of this practice, shown with consent. Cases marked “Clinical case” are supplied by the manufacturer. Each practice case followed an assessment by Dr. Tumi and a plan built around that person's anatomy. Results vary by individual.

  • Patients of this practice and labelled clinical cases
  • Assessed and treated by the same surgeon
  • Results that look like you, only rested
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For educational purposes only. Individual results may vary. Patients consent for photos obtained.

An assessment and a conversation.

You do not need to arrive knowing which procedure you want. Describing what bothers you is enough. You are not committing to surgery by booking a consultation.

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Frequently asked questions

Laser Peels questions,
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The cost depends on the depth chosen and the area treated, so it is quoted at the consultation rather than before it. Not covered by OHIP. Financing is available through Beautifi, Medicard and Credit Medical.

Typically about thirty minutes of treatment, plus the numbing time beforehand.

A numbing cream for a light peel, and more thorough numbing, sometimes with local anesthetic, for a deeper one. It is done in the office treatment room.

A light peel means three to five days of flaking. A deeper one means seven to ten days of healing under ointment, with pinkness that fades over the following weeks.

For most patients, it is a prickling heat during the passes once the numbing has worked, then a sunburn feeling for the rest of the day. A deeper peel is sorer for the first two or three days, managed with the balm and ordinary pain relief.

Three to five days for a light peel, seven to ten for a deeper one. No sun for a month either way. ---

A few months of freshness from a light peel, building with a series; years from a deeper peel with sun protection.

Your calendar counts for as much as your skin here. A light peel means three to five days before you are presentable, and it is usually done as a series of three or four. A deeper one means seven to ten days and is usually done once. Your skin is assessed and photographed first, and on darker skin the approach is more cautious because a pigment change is the risk that matters.

A trained member of the clinical team performs the laser peel, working to the plan and the depth set under the direction of Dr. Kamal Tumi, the board-certified plastic surgeon who leads the practice.