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Chemical Peel
Acid exfoliation for smoother texture and more even tone.
- Typical visit
- 30–45 min
- Downtime
- Depends on the peelDepth and ingredients determine visible healing.
- First results
- After the skin heals
- Lasts
- Varies with peel and skin care
- Treatment plan
- Depends on the peel
Typical estimates. Your clinician explains the timing, recovery and treatment plan for you.
In brief
What this treatment does.
A chemical solution exfoliates the skin to improve selected texture and pigment concerns. The peel’s ingredients and depth determine its effects and healing time. Ask which peel the practice offers and what its listed service includes.
- Uneven tone and dark spots
- Rough texture and dull skin
- Acne and enlarged pores
Before you decide
Suitability and important risks.
Your health, medicines and previous treatments affect what is appropriate. Discuss benefits, risks and alternatives with the clinical team.
Who might consider it, and when to ask first
Often a good fit
- Adults with uneven tone, rough texture or breakouts
- Anyone who can protect their skin from the sun while it heals
- People who can plan around visible peeling
Discuss before booking
- Active infection, cold sores or open wounds in the area
- Anyone pregnant or breastfeeding
- Current or recent isotretinoin use, or a tendency toward keloid scarring
- An allergy to a peeling ingredient, or any question about your skin or skin tone: ask your clinician first.
Visit & aftercare
Know what to expect.
The visit, step by step
Consultation
Your clinician reviews skin, medicines, current products and your goals, then confirms the peel available and its expected recovery.
Preparation
Your skin is cleansed so the solution works evenly. If you are prone to cold sores, say so, as an antiviral may be advised before a medium peel.
Application
The solution is applied quickly and evenly, then removed or neutralized at the right moment. Most people feel tingling or stinging.
Healing
Skin looks pink or red, then flakes or peels. Light peels take a few days to a week, and medium peels about a week or more, with swelling early on.
Results and series
After the skin heals Your clinician sets any repeat-treatment schedule for the actual peel used.
Caring for your skin afterwards
- Let skin flake or peel on its own, and never pick.
- Use only the gentle cleanser and moisturizer we recommend until you have healed.
- Avoid direct sun and tanning beds, and wear broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher every day.
- Hold off on retinoids and exfoliants until we say you can restart.
- Contact us if skin burns, itches or swells more than expected.
Areas and concerns to discuss
Tone and spots
Some peels improve selected pigment concerns; the product and skin type matter.
Texture
Exfoliation can smooth the surface. Depth determines healing.
Fine lines or acne
Suitability depends on the particular peel and skin assessment.
How it works & evidence
The detail behind the treatment.
How it works, evidence and device labeling
Chemical peels exfoliate skin using an acid solution. Products and strengths vary, so the practice must identify the peel it offers before recommending a healing timeline or course.
Light peels commonly cause mild scaling. Medium-depth peels can cause more swelling and visible peeling and require more recovery. These are general differences between peel types, not confirmation that both are offered by this practice.
The menu lists one Chemical Peel service without a product or depth. Confirm those details, preparation and aftercare before booking.
Device clearance and approval apply to particular products and uses. Ask which device or formulation will be used for your treatment.
Questions
Your questions about Chemical Peel.
Which peel will I receive?
Ask the clinical team for the product, acid and depth. The booking menu lists Chemical Peel without those details.
How much peeling should I expect?
Depends on the peel. Depth and ingredients determine visible healing. Light peels often cause mild scaling; medium-depth peels can involve more swelling and visible peeling.
Are peels suitable for darker skin tones?
Some are, with careful selection and preparation. Pigment changes are a risk, so the clinician should assess your skin and the actual peel.
When can I wear makeup?
Follow the instructions for your actual peel and wait for the clinical team’s go-ahead.
General treatment information. Your clinician explains the choices appropriate for you.
Begin here
Ask about Chemical Peel.
A consultation is a conversation about what you would like to change, and what you would like to keep. Nothing is scheduled until you choose to.
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