CHEMICAL PEEL
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How do Chemical Peels work?
Which Chemical Peels is suitable for me?
What can Chemical Peels treat?
How many Chemical peels do I need?
What do I need to do before a peel?
What is it like afterwards?
Are there any side effects?
Peel can benefit any areas of the body that suffer sun damage or uneven pigmentation, including:
- Face
- Neck décolleté
- Hands
- Arms
- Stretch marks
There are various different types of chemical peels there aim is to remove pigmentation and resurface the skin.
The result is a dramatically softer, smoother younger look, so rejuvenating the skin, reducing fine lines and wrinkles and scarring.
Chemical peels are basically an accelerated form of exfoliation induced by the use of chemical products.
How do Chemical Peels work?Chemical peeling is a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin and it can be used on all areas of the body. Chemical peels induce exfoliation of the skin through the application of various chemical agents.
The chemical agent is applied to your skin where you may feel a warm and stinging sensation which could last about five to ten minutes.
After a period of time our medical expert will remove the peel and your skin may be slightly pink to red depending on the peel which has been used.
The new regenerated skin is more uniform in colour, smoother and less wrinkled giving a more youthful look overall, with a reduction in the appearance of pitted scars. It will enhance your appearance and your self confidence.
Which Chemical Peels is suitable for me?
There are different types of peels, differing in their intensities.
1. Alphahydroxy acids (AHA) are the lightest, mildest peels.
These are superficial peels - They are most commonly used, they remove the outer layer of cells, lightly exfoliating the skin to give a healthy glow. AHA peels may be used to treat fine wrinkling, sun damage, and areas of dryness, uneven pigmentation and acne.
2. Trichloroaetic acid: medium depth peel, targeting surface wrinkles and blemishes.
This penetrates further into the skin to reduce small wrinkles and acne scars, and to even out skin colour and tone.
3. Phenol: Deep peel - the strongest of the peeling agents.
It is used mainly to treat patients with coarse facial wrinkles, areas of blotchy or damaged skin caused by sun exposure, or pre-cancerous growths. A popular area for using the phenol peel is around the mouth to help eradicate deeper wrinkles.
Our highly experienced medical expert will advise on which peel you require, depending on the condition you are being treated for.
What can Chemical Peels treat?
- Ageing Skin
- Acne and greasy skin
- Acne Scars
- Melasma is a tan or dark facial skin discoloration.
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Sun spots
- Freckles
- Uneven skin
Usually a series of at least 2 to 4 very superficial and superficial peels are needed to treat ageing skin and acne scars.
For deep scars and lines and wrinkles one to two medium peels may be needed.
Our highly experienced medical expert will advise on how many peels you require, depending on the condition you are being treated for.
What do I need to do before a peel?
It is a very easy program.
You may be placed on a home care program for at least 2-3 weeks prior to your first peel. This is important, as your skin must be prepared for the peel.
The home care program will consist of a selection of products, which will introduce your skin to the program. This plays an important part of the overall peel procedure, as continuous home care program is important in the success of your peels.
A factor 30 sun block is always included in the home care program.
What is it like afterwards?
Superficial peels result in mild facial redness and occasional swelling but this usually resolves within 48 hours.
Medium peels result in a more intense redness and possible swelling, which usually has a recovery time of 5-10 days.
Are there any side effects
During the treatment you may experience a mild stinging sensation, which will disappear quickly.
Some pinkness may occur depending on the sensitivity of the skin. In some instances flaking of the skin after your peel is normal; this should subside during the first few days post peel.
