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Chemical Peel

A chemical peel is a chemical exfoliation specifically tailored to suit your skin’s needs. It rejuvenates the complexion, restores glow and lustre to the skin and helps to improve the skin’s overall health and appearance.

A chemical peel works by gently removing a controlled amount of the skin’s outer layers, including the dead cells on the surface which promotes regeneration and repair.

At Health & Aesthetics we offer three peels in addition to the peels within our HydraFacial treatment. These peels are designed by Dr Zein Obagi, ZO Skin Health and include the Stimulator Peel, 3 Step Peel and Controlled Depth Peel.

At a Glance
What is Chemical Peel?
FAQs

At a Glance

	DURATION OF TREATMENT	30 - 45 minutes
	ANAESTHESIA REQUIRED	Yes, depending in the treatment.
	CONTRAINDICATION	Anyone on Roaccutane (or finished a course less than 6 months ago), St. Johns wort. Recent waxing. Avoid for 2 weeks after injectable treatment and laser treatment.
	DOWNTIME	1 2 3 4 5 The skin will feel tight and you may flake. Gentle peels (such as the stimulator peel) have no recovery time. Deeper peels such as the controlled depth peel will have a recovery time of 5 -7 days which would be graded more as a 3.
DOWNTIME 1 2 3 4 5 The skin will feel tight and you may flake. Gentle peels (such as the stimulator peel) have no recovery time. Deeper peels such as the controlled depth peel will have a recovery time of 5 -7 days which would be graded more as a 3.
	RESULTS	The skin looks hydrated, smoother with improved tone.
	EFFECTIVE FOR	Sun-damaged skin. Lines and wrinkles. Acne. Brown Spots. Melasma. Oily Skin. Acne Scarring. Redness. Uneven skin tone. Dry Skin.
	NUMBER OF TREATMENTS	Best results with a course of treatments. Results visible even after a single treatment.
	PRICE	£150 per session for gentle peels. From £350 per session for deeper peels. Discount available on a course of peels. Finance available here.

What is a Chemical Peel?

A chemical peel is a technique used to smooth the skin, improve its texture, reduce scarring and pigmentation and help with skin’s health and tone. We work closely with ZO Skin Health who are leaders in the cosmeceutical skincare market and produce some of the most effective skinceuticals on the market.

Stimulator Peel – This is a gentle peel perfect for those looking to refresh and rejuvenate their skin. The stimulator peel stimulates the cell turnover reducing fine lines and wrinkles and skin tone. This is considered a lunchtime peel and will leave you with a glowing and more rejuvenated skin.

Three Step Peel – The 3-Step Peel is a medium-strength peel. It is indicated for patients of any skin type and colour, who require a more potent skin peel, but with minimal downtime (3-5 days). This peel may be repeated 2-3 times annually or as required. This is specifically designed to combat fine lines and wrinkles and even out skin tone.

Controlled Depth Peel – This is perfect for those with scarring, severe laxity and texture damage. It is also perfect for those suffering with melasma and severe sun damage. Anesthesia is injected to make this treatment more comfortable. It is a full-strength peel. Indicated for deep skin restoration and treatment of specific skin disorders that require full exfoliation and complete skin cell renewal. Average downtime 7-10 days

Chemical peels work by penetrating the superficial layers of the skin to give a clearer, smoother, complexion with improved hydration and a youthful glow. We use combinations of lactic, glycolic and salicylic acids in these peels as well as trichloroacetic acid in our deep peels.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can be treated with a chemical peel?

Gentle exfoliative peels freshen the skin, while deep peels can smooth, tighten and correct skin problems. They can be used to treat a variety of skin conditions including:

Sun-damaged skin
Lines and wrinkles
Acne
Brown spots
Melasma
Oily skin
Acne scarring
Redness
Uneven skin tone
Dry skin

We tailor peels to the individual, dependent on whether a gentle or more dramatic result is desired and on whether you can accommodate shedding of the skin or prefer a peel procedure to go unnoticed.

How many treatments will I need?

This depends on the results you desire and the current condition of the skin. We recommend that most patients have a course of peels if the peels are lighter as the results are cumulative. A Controlled Depth Peel can be done once a year.

What are exfoliative peels?

These gentle peels penetrate the superficial layers of the skin to give a clearer, smoother complexion with improved hydration and a youthful glow. One treatment will brighten the skin, but a course will reduce pigmentation, wrinkles, acne and breakouts. These treatments are easy to fit into daily life because there is usually only mild dryness after the procedure and no downtime.

We use combinations of lactic, glycolic, and salicylic acids in these peels.

What are deep peels?

These stronger peels penetrate more deeply and can achieve dramatic results including skin tightening and reduction of sun damage, pigmentation, fine lines, open pores and scarring. Some visible peeling occurs for 3-7 days after the procedure.
We use trichloroacetic acid in these peels.

What is the ZO stimulator peel?

The ZO Stimulator peel from the ZO Range is different since there is not much downtime but the results are remarkable. The 3 Step Stimulator Peel has 3 Steps.

Step 1 – Salicyclic acid, Lactic acid and Trichloroacetic acid.
Then during

Step 2 your therapist applies 6% Retinol directly after the peel and then 6 hours later some more.

Step 3 – We apply a calming cream straight after the peel and then several times for 5 days after the peel.
This peel will improve all of the conditions discussed above.

For more information on chemical skin peels or to book your appointment at our award-winning clinic, please contact us, we look forward to welcoming you at our clinic.

How many treatments will I need?

Do chemical peels hurt?

Modern chemical peels are NOT painful or burning. Skin peels are a relaxing and pleasant experience. Our peels are very effective but gentle enough not to cause much flaking.

What is the aftercare?

There is a small amount of downtime from the chemical peels depending on the treatment undertaken this would be:

Stimulator – no downtime

3 Step Peel – 5 days

Controlled Depth – 7 days

What else can I do with this treatment?

For those looking to resurface their skin they can look for the iPixel erbium or CO2 lasers. Both resurface the skin, leaving you with smoother skin, less wrinkles and more refined pores. They are also brilliant for those looking to reduce the appearance of scarring.

In order to maintain your results from your chemical peel, we would recommend monthly treatments of our Bespoke Medicated Hydrafacials. This will not only maintain, but further improve the appearance of your skin and treat lines and wrinkles, pigmentation, acne, and rosacea.

When used alongside Cosmeceuticals, Chemical Peels can accelerate results for a range of skin issues. Chemical peels also work well with laser treatments (once your skin has finished healing) to further tackle issues such as ageing, pigmentation and skin quality.