Skin Peel
Treatments

The cell renewal process

Our skin renews and regenerates naturally every 28 days, but with time and at certain times of life, adolescence, pregnancy, menopause, this process becomes irregular and slower; provoking the appearance of skin alterations: acne, shine, dilated pores, wrinkles, dull tone, pigmentation spots, etc.

Undergoing a Chemical Peel, various times a year, helps to maintain a healthy appearance and to:

• Increase skin radiance
• Reduce pigmentation
• Minimise age spots, freckles, sun damage
• Soften fine lines and wrinkles
• Rejuvenate the skin
• Stimulate collagen production
• Treat acne and congestion
• Soften acne scarring
• Treat multiple skin concerns in one treatment
• Even skin tone
• Treat both face and body
• Stimulate the production of collagen resulting in firmer skin
• Lighten and brighten your skin
• Improve the overall tone and texture of your skin

If you are booked in for a treatment, here is some pre-treatment advice:

• Avoid using self-tanners, scrubs or exfoliating agents for at least 48 hours prior to peel
• Stop glycolic acid and Retin A/Retinol products one week prior to treatment
• Do not wax facial hair for 2 weeks beforehand
• Notify us if you have a history of cold sores, fever blisters or herpes outbreak anywhere on the face prior to appointment
• Avoid sun exposure and tanning for at least a week prior and one month after peel

• Avoid exercise and heat treatments (sauna, steam rooms, sunbeds) for 24hrs after procedure
• For the next 24-48hrs avoid the use of abrasive sponges or exfoliating products; applying recommended moisturiser at least twice daily
• Avoid products containing alpha-hydroxy acids unless advised by your treatment provider
• Do not peel, pick, scratch or scrape skin or any loose skin resulting from the treatment. This must come off in it’s own time with no assistance. Ignoring this advice can lead to scarring.
• Do not wax facial hair for 2 weeks post treatment
• Delay the use of makeup for 24-48hrs (if you need to put it on, we recommend mineral makeup)
• Adverse reactions to chemical peels are rare but can include peeling; redness; scabbing; infection; recurrence of cold sores and prolonged sensitivity to wind and sun.

• Sunburn or excessive sensitivity within the area to be treated
• Herpes simplex, active cold sores or warts
• Clients using products that contain Benzyl Peroxide
• Open wounds in the treating area
• Active dermatitis (inflamed skin, redness, blisters or rash) or inflammatory rosacea or eczema
• Pregnancy or nursing
• Clients who take Roaccutane or equivalent should not schedule Chemical Peel until their course of treatment is finished and drug is completely cleared from their system
• Allergy to salicylates (including aspirin)
• History of radiation therapy within the area to be treated
• Clients who are smokers will have a higher risk of their skin taking longer time to heal

What is a skin peel?

A skin peel is a resurfacing treatment designed to improve and enhance the skin. Also known as a face peel, a skin peel is a means of chemically exfoliating the skin by breaking down the intercellular glue that holds together dead skin cells and in turn causing cell turnover bringing new skin to the surface at a faster rate. An increasingly popular with our clients at SkinRx Aesthetic Clinic. Skin peels are a treatment of choice due to results, effectiveness and minimum recovery time.

Why should I get a chemical peel?

Chemical peels have several benefits, including increased collagen production and reductions in pore size, excess surface oil and visible signs of aging. Chemical peels are an effective treatment for hyperpigmentation (dark spots) and acne.

What is involved with a chemical peel?

An acid solution is applied to the skin to remove dead skin cells; this solution is then washed off. You may feel a tingling, itching or burning sensation. Chemical peels are brief procedures that require very little recovery time, although multiple treatments are usually necessary to achieve the best results.

How many treatments will I need?

Light Chemical Peel: A course of 6 Chemical Peel treatments are recommended at 3-4 week intervals for optimum results.

Are there side effects?

Potential complications of a chemical peel may include burning, itching, redness or swelling, and patients of colour may experience temporary darkening (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation). Therefore, patients should only receive these treatments in a clinic with expertise in treating darker skin tones.

 What after care products will I require?

Aftercare products are compulsory post treatment to avoid any adverse reactions. This will include a cleanser, stem cell elixir, recovery serum, moisturiser and sunscreen SPF 50 to be used daily after your peel and throughout your skincare program. Aftercare products are extra. This will be discussed in detail at your consultation.

Does the treatment hurt?     

You may experience a warm/tingling sensation when the peel solution is initially applied which will subside within a few minutes.

Can I wear makeup after a Chemical Peel?

Applying makeup on the day of peel can cause skin irritation. Delay the use of makeup for 24-48hrs (if you need to put it on, we recommend mineral makeup)

Will Chemical Peel get rid of blackheads?

 A peel is a great way to increase cell turnover and prevent blocked pores, which help to leave the skin clear and decongested.

What are the possible side effects of Chemical Peel?

All products have a potential for allergic reactions. It is important that you inform the aesthetician of any allergies you may have. Transient reactions may include redness to the skin and dryness. This will settle during the course of treatments and with use of the appropriate treatment creams and sun protection (SPF 50 or SPF 130)

Can I combine Chemical Peel with other treatments?

To give our clients at SkinRx Aesthetic Clinic ultimate skin rejuvenation we can tailor a rejuvenation package to treat your individual skin concerns. For optimum skin rejuvenation you can alternate between other rejuvenation treatments such as CELLUMA LED LIGHT THERAPY, MESOTHERAPY AND GLUTATHIONE THERAPY. We can offer combination packages.

• Cosmelan Peel by Mesoestetic
• Mesopeel Acnelan
• Mesopeel Modified Jessner
• Mesopeel Periocular
• Mesopeel Melanostop Tran3x
• Dermamelan Intimate Peel
• MeLine Medical Peel

We use the most advanced range of specific chemical peels with high quality solutions that are safe, efficient, effective and easy to control. Meticulous studies have been carried out to determine the most appropriate ingredients and the ideal concentrations in order to achieve optimal results without causing any adverse effects.

Most chemical peels are recommended in a series of 4-6 for best results.  Consultation is required before any chemical peel is applied.