Skin Quality & Resurfacing
Chemical Peels
A professional solution applied to exfoliate the surface layers of the skin.
What is it?
A chemical peel involves applying a solution to the skin to exfoliate its surface layers. Peels range from very superficial to medium depth, and the right strength depends entirely on your skin, your skin tone and what is being addressed.
What it is designed to address
- Skin texture and tone
- The appearance of uneven pigmentation
- Congested or blemish-prone skin
What happens at your appointment
Your appointment begins with a face-to-face consultation with your prescriber. She will take a full medical history, discuss what you are hoping to achieve, examine the area, and explain what is and is not realistic. If treatment is clinically appropriate and you wish to go ahead, you will give written consent and the treatment is carried out in the same visit.
Results
Peels are usually given as a course. Stronger peels involve a period of visible peeling and require careful sun protection afterwards. Your clinician will explain exactly what to expect for the strength recommended for you.
Aftercare
You will be given a written aftercare plan before you leave, specific to the treatment you have had. As a general principle, avoid heat, strenuous exercise, alcohol and make-up on the treated area for the period your clinician specifies, protect the area from the sun, and contact the clinic if anything concerns you.
Frequently asked questions
It depends on the strength of the peel. Superficial peels may cause little or no visible peeling; medium-depth peels typically do. Your clinician will tell you what to expect and when, so you can plan around it.
Peel choice needs particular care across different skin tones, as some carry a risk of pigmentation changes. Your clinician will assess your skin and recommend accordingly, or advise against it if it is not appropriate.
Yes — for every treatment, without exception. Your appointment begins with a face-to-face consultation with your prescriber, who will take your medical history, examine the area and confirm whether the treatment is appropriate for you. Treatment follows in the same visit if it is.
We will tell you, and explain why. Your clinician may suggest a different approach, or advise against treatment altogether. You will never be treated with something that is not clinically appropriate for you.
No. We do not provide aesthetic treatments to anyone under the age of 18.
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Your appointment always begins with a face-to-face consultation with your prescriber. Treatment only goes ahead if it is clinically appropriate for you.
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Your appointment always begins with a face-to-face consultation with your prescriber. Treatment only goes ahead if it is clinically appropriate for you.