Chemical Peels
Reveal your best skin yet with a chemical peel—a results-driven treatment that transforms dull, uneven skin into a radiant, refreshed complexion. By gently exfoliating away the outermost layer of dead skin cells, chemical peels help improve tone, texture, and clarity while stimulating new cell growth.
WHY GET A CHEMICAL PEEL AT MD COTE
At MD Cote in Maple Valley, our expert Master Aestheticians customize every chemical peel to your unique skin goals, delivering results that are as beautiful as they are transformative. We proudly serve patients from Auburn, Renton, Issaquah, Newcastle, Federal Way, and throughout South King County, offering one of the most comprehensive peel portfolios in the region. Our lineup includes SkinMedica® Illuminize, Vitalize, and Rejuvenize Peels, as well as VI Peels, giving us the flexibility to treat everything from mild texture concerns to more advanced sun damage or acne scarring. This range allows us to safely target all skin types with options that vary from superficial to medium-depth peels—so every treatment is as gentle or corrective as your skin needs. Whether you’re seeking a subtle refresh or a more dramatic transformation, chemical peels at MD Cote are your path to brighter, smoother, and truly radiant skin.

Customized Peels for Every Skin Story
We offer a full spectrum of medical-grade peels that safely exfoliate, correct, and renew—leaving your skin smoother, brighter, and more confident. Chemical peels can help:
- Diminish fine lines
- Clear pore congestion
- Fade dark spots
- Stimulate collagen
- Smooth rough texture
- Even skin tone
- Reduce active breakouts
- Create radiant, glowing skin
HOW CHEMICAL PEELS WORK
Chemical peels use a specialized blend of exfoliating ingredients to gently remove the outer layer of dull, damaged skin and stimulate cellular renewal beneath the surface. By encouraging your skin to shed old, dead cells, a peel reveals a fresher, smoother complexion underneath. The process also helps boost collagen production, refine pores, and improve tone and texture over time. At MD Cote Medical Aesthetics, each peel is customized to your skin type and goals—whether you’re looking for a light refresh or deeper rejuvenation.
REAL STORIES, UNREAL RESULTS
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This is my go to place for anything skin and beauty! Rachel is so knowledgeable and helpful, you will feel completely at ease in her care, highly recommend.
I see Mya and she is truly a master! She is knowledgeable in her craft and always walks me through what to expect. I had questions once after a service and she was prompt and detailed in reaching out with answers. Mya is warm, kind, patient, and I always look forward to seeing her. I highly recommend MD Cote, and Mya! The front desk coordinator Jessica is also a welcome and warm presence, always very sweet and helpful. Thanks to the whole team 💗
A few days before my wedding I had a Dermaplane and DiamondGlow facial by Mya at MD Cote. I had seen her before and she’s so sweet and nice. She described what would be happening with each step showed me the things she would be using and was just very informative. My skin literally had a glow immediately after and lasted for like a week, I swear. My skin was super glowy on my wedding day and my makeup artist even said my skin looked amazing and the makeup went on smooth. Mya was so welcoming from the moment I saw her, she’s knowledgeable, sweet, caring and really wanted to make sure I was comfortable and relaxed. I will be back to get more work done for sure, but I highly recommend going to MD Cote but more so recommend seeing Mya! 🤍 With the DiamondGlow, there is no downtime, if you’re worried about that. I’d just book the appointment if you have an important event and you want that extra glow, or if you just need some good self care. Sadly, I didn’t take any photos before and after but here is a photo to show how smooth and glowy my skin was on the big day! I owe it to Mya!!
I’m so glad I found Rachel! She came highly recommended by a close friend, and I couldn’t be happier that I took the leap. I’ve always wanted to try Botox, but I was honestly nervous. What I love most about Rachel is that her approach is all about enhancing your natural features with subtle, beautiful results. Her philosophy is to start slow, stay minimal, and build from a natural baseline if you choose to over time. That instantly put me at ease. Not only is her medical spa absolutely adorable, but Rachel has the best personality. She’s incredibly talented, has such an artistic eye, and is truly amazing at what she does. I highly recommend her!
I just recently started getting Botox this year. I have been to other places, but I like this place the best. Everyone is super knowledgeable and all of the staff is really kind and personable. I enjoy going in to get my Botox. I definitely recommend going to Md Cote !
I see Mya for glow facials and laser hair removal. She’s so knowledgable with skincare and I always leave there relaxed after a facial! She makes me feel so comfortable and cared for with the laser hair removal! She’s an amazing cheerleader when I’m feeling nervous. Thank you Mya for being so fantastic!! 💕
Be careful when you’re planning to get a service here because their prices are always higher than other places with similar experience and products.
I have been seeing Rachel for several years now. My experience is not only pleasant, it's friendly. She really knows what she's doing and makes me as comfortable as possible. I leave feeling confident that I will be looking my best! Highly recommend!
I've had such a lovely experience with the team at MD Cote - I've seen Lyndsey and Rachel, and they're both warm, considerate, knowledgable and professional. They've both taken time to answer all my questions, and have been really gentle in their approach. They've really gone above and beyond on all things, including making my life easier with scheduling. Highly recommend!
I had my first appointment at Md Cote yesterday with Rachel after being referred to her by a couple of people, and my experience was amazing from the moment I walked in. First off, the waiting room is so cute I loved the decor! Michelle at the front desk was awesome and very helpful during both check-in and check-out. Rachel was also amazing. She took the time to sit down with me, listen, and make sure we were on the same page before starting. I was super nervous, but she made me feel so comfortable and at ease throughout the appointment. I’m already looking forward to coming back!
Very professional. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about treatments.
Rachel is the best! She is knowledgeable and mindful of pain management and answering all of my questions. The results were fantastic as I look like me just the best version of me.
I’ve been seeing Mya for a year now for laser hair removal and I seriously love her. She’s so skilled and I always feel safe when she is doing my laser treatments.
I am thrilled with my HALO treatment with Lyndsey! one month later, the fine lines around my mouth are significantly reduced, and my skin feels plumper. The 'Halo glow' is real Thank you so much Lyndsey!!!
common CHEMICAL PEEL faqs
Explore our frequently asked questions to learn more about Chemical peels, their benefits, and what to expect during treatment.
A chemical peel is a professional exfoliating treatment that removes dull, damaged skin cells to reveal smoother, brighter, more radiant skin underneath.
They use a blend of medical-grade ingredients to gently dissolve the outer layer of skin, encouraging cell turnover and stimulating collagen renewal for a healthier complexion.
Peels can help improve fine lines, uneven tone, acne, congestion, dark spots, and overall dullness.
Not always — and that’s okay! Visible peeling is not the goal; cell turnover is.
Some people experience mild flaking, while others have little to no visible peeling. Even without visible shedding, your skin is still renewing and rebuilding beneath the surface.
Most patients benefit from a series of treatments spaced about 4–6 weeks apart, depending on skin type, goals, and peel strength.
Downtime varies by peel type. Light peels may leave skin slightly pink or tight for a day, while deeper peels can have visible flaking for several days.
Yes! At MD Cote, your master aesthetician will assess your skin type, skin concerns and your overall goals to select a chemical peel that is right for you and your skin needs. Most of our peels are safe for all skin types.
You’ll notice brighter, smoother skin within a few days, with optimal improvement developing over one to two weeks as your skin renews.
Avoid heat, exercise, exfoliating products, and direct sun exposure for several days. Always wear SPF to protect your new skin. Your provider will discuss proper post-care to ensure optimal results.
Your provider will assess your skin and goals to recommend the ideal peel strength and formula for your needs — from gentle refreshers to more corrective treatments.
