What to expect from Chemical Peels at the Skin Within Clinic

Chemical Peels are changing. The days of painful skin peeling and hiding for weeks are no longer required. Of course you can still opt for a deep medical peel but are they actually necessary any more?

What is a Chemical Peel?

A chemical peel involves the application of a chemical solution to remove skin layers from the epidermis (upper layer of your skin), exposing rejuvenated, more youthful looking skin below. This procedure diminishes fine lines, wrinkles, acne, scars, uneven skin tone such as age spots and hyperpigmentation, plus various other skin flaws. The depth of the peel and the specific skin issue targeted are determined by the type of chemicals used and the skins condition. Deeper peels target the dermis and hence help improve more significant concerns such as deeper scars and lines. They also stimulate collagen production to help plump out the skin.

Key Benefits of Chemical Peels

Reduced Wrinkles and Fine Lines

As collagen diminishes in our skin with age, it leads to the formation of wrinkles and fine lines. Wrinkles may become visible on delicate areas of the face with thinning skin, particularly around the eyes, lips and forehead. Prolonged exposure to the sun, inadequate nutrition, and unhealthy lifestyle choices can also play a role in the emergence of facial wrinkles and lines. If you seek to counteract or reduce the effects of sun damage and aging on your skin, chemical peels provide a safe and convenient solution.

Regular peel treatments can reduce wrinkles and fine lines across the entire face and neck, effectively rejuvenating your skins appearance. These treatments aid the renewal of your skin's surface and stimulate collagen production, maintaining a youthful, firm, and healthy complexion.

Radiant skin with a more even complexion

By undergoing skin resurfacing treatments, you can diminish hyperpigmentation and achieve a more uniform skin tone. Regular peel treatments are particularly beneficial for individuals with age spots, sun spots, and sun damage, as the chemicals utilised in these treatments can help lighten the skin and enhance its radiance.

Individuals dealing with acne, scars, freckles, melasma, and other imperfections will appreciate how resurfacing treatments can enhance their overall appearance. The outcome is a healthier, more balanced skin tone that boosts confidence.

Reduced congestion and improved acne

If you struggle with preventing breakouts or managing acne, consider receiving regular peels to reduce breakouts and maintain clear, inflammation-free skin. Accumulation of dead skin cells can clog your pores, making you more susceptible to breakouts. To prevent acne effectively, exfoliate the outermost layer of your skin to avoid pore blockages.

Peel treatments utilising acid solutions can unclog pores, control sebum production, and eliminate acne-causing bacteria. By addressing the root cause of your skin problems, peel treatments not only minimise acne scarring and hyperpigmentation but also help prevent breakouts altogether.

Maximise your skin care routine

If you use creams and serums to enhance your skin, you will absolutely appreciate the benefits of combining peel treatments with your skincare routine. Environmental pollutants can congest your pores, hindering the effectiveness of your skincare products. Regular peels are a great way to unclog pores and eliminate impurities, allowing your products to work more efficiently.

Following a peel treatment, the damaged outer layer of your skin is removed, enabling your products to penetrate deeper into your skin. This enhances the effectiveness of your skincare regimen, helping you achieve optimal results from your products.

Reduce the appearance of acne scarring

Chemical peels improve the appearance of acne scars by using a chemical solution to remove the outer layer of old skin. The new skin that replaces it is usually smoother and less scarred in appearance. If the acne scars are deep, such as ice pick scars, they can reach the dermis and in some cases the subcutaneous layer. Combining peels with treatments such as microneedling will help reach these deeper layers of the skin further reducing the appearance of acne scarring.

Read more about the best treatment options for acne scarring here.

Types of Chemical Peels

Customised chemical peels are tailored to your skin type, condition, and aesthetic goals. These treatments involve using a specific blend of chemical solutions to rejuvenate your skin. By creating controlled skin injuries, the peel stimulates your body's natural healing mechanisms, promoting collagen production and cell renewal.

Since not all peels are alike and each has a particular impact on your skin, I provide a variety of peel options designed to target specific skin concerns. We will select the ideal peel treatment that aligns with your requirements, preferences, and objectives.

Superficial Peels

Superficial or light peels focus on the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin. This treatment is quick, taking only a few minutes, and involves a brief healing time. Light peels usually utilise mild concentrations of alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta-hydroxy acid (BHAs). I recommend superficial peels for individuals addressing minor skin concerns like blocked pores or lacklustre skin tone. Additionally, superficial peels can help postpone signs of aging and uphold a youthful glow.

Medium-Depth Peels

If you are dealing with more severe skin concerns such as acne scars and fine lines, a medium-depth peel might be more appropriate for you. This kind of procedure reaches deeper into the epidermis and typically involves glycolic acid or trichloroacetic acid (TCA).

Medium-depth peels are effective for addressing age spots, hyperpigmentation, and other stubborn issues that may not improve with other topical treatments. Following this treatment, it may take up to five days for your skin to completely recover.

Deep Peels

Improvement of severe discolouration and long-term scars can be achieved through a deep peel procedure. This method involves the removal of outer skin layers to effectively reduce or eliminate persistent blemishes. Deep peels should be done sparingly, typically once every few years, to ensure the appropriate formulation is used based on your skin type and concerns.

Prior to undergoing a deep peel, it is necessary to prepare your skin weeks in advance and to maintain proper post-treatment skincare. A local anesthetic is administered to the treatment areas before the deep peel procedure. Following a deep peel, it may take two to three weeks for your skin to fully recover. Deep peels are Doctor led and should always be carried out under strict clinical conditions.

How does BioRePeelCL3 work & is it an effective Chemical Peel?

BioRePeel Chemical Peels

A Medium to Deep Excellent TCA Chemical Peel for all skin concerns and types, the BioRePeelCL3 Facial Peel is a fantastic all rounder. Plus it's painless, needle-free, and suitable for all skin types. Rich in amino acids, and vitamins, BioRePeelCl3 improves the skin’s surface, imperfections, and accelerates cell turnover, stimulating the production of collagen and elastin deep within the skin. Tailored to combat ageing, scarring, pigmentation, and breakouts, this treatment reaches the dermis enhancing collagen and elastin production Ingredients; TCA 35%, Lactobionic acid, Salicylic acid, Tartaric acid, Citric acid

What are the different types of COSMED Chemical Peels?

At the Skin Within Clinic we offer 3 different COSMED Peels.

The COSMED Restore Chemical Peel is best for acne, oily skin, rosacea, uneven skin tone & enlarged pores. Formulated with Mandelic acid, this peel not only regulates oil production, but also inhibits the growth of p.acne bacteria, making it effective in suppressing pigmentation and treating inflammatory and non-cystic acne. It's large molecular size makes it safe for all skin types, while increasing cell turnover and refining skin texture for a radiant glow.

The COSMED Glycolic Chemical Peel is best for Anti-Aging, Scarring, Hyperpigmentation & Photo Damage. It is excellent for deeply exfoliating the skin and revealing a brighter complexion. Pore sizes are minimised, lines and wrinkles are reduced and hyperpigmentation improved (including age spots, melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation & photo damage). Skin is rejuvenated and glowing plus collagen production is boosted increasing the plumpness of your skin.

The COSMED Derma Chemical Peel is best for dull skin with uneven tone & texture which is prone to dryness. A gentle but effective peel containing Lactic, Phytic & Kojic acids. Excellent for brightening and hydrating the skin, which targets wrinkles and pigmentation while strengthening the skin's barrier function. Suitable for all skin types, this peel also helps suppress melanin production, leaving your skin looking more even and youthful.

All chemical skin peels at the Skin Within Clinic are followed by a mesoheal mask to calm and nourish the skin.

So, now you know the benefits of chemical peels, what's next? If you are interested in booking a consultation or a peel, please click here.

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