Type
Chemical Peels
Duration
30 min
What's included
3 deliverables in this treatment
- Skin cleansing and preparation
- 1% retinol medical peel application
- Post-peel care and SPF guidance
The 1% retinol medical peel at MarBelle Clinic is a physician-grade superficial peel using retinol — the alcohol form of vitamin A — at a concentration that accelerates cell turnover, mildly exfoliates the skin surface, and signals the dermis to increase collagen production. At 1%, this is the introductory concentration suitable for patients new to retinol treatment, those with sensitive skin, or as part of a progressive series building toward stronger formulations. Recovery time is a few days of mild flaking or dryness, and the treatment is well suited to addressing fine lines, mild acne, and early pigmentation.
About this treatment
Retinol (vitamin A alcohol) is one of the most scientifically validated active ingredients in skincare, with decades of clinical evidence supporting its ability to accelerate keratinocyte turnover, increase epidermal thickness, upregulate dermal collagen synthesis, and inhibit matrix metalloproteinases (the enzymes responsible for collagen degradation in photo-aged skin). Medical retinol peels, applied by a physician at concentrations significantly higher…
At MarBelle Clinic, the 1% retinol peel represents the entry concentration — appropriate for patients who have not used prescription retinoids previously, those with naturally sensitive or reactive skin, or those being introduced to a progressive peel series in which concentration increases over successive sessions as the skin acclimatises.
The application procedure takes approximately 10 minutes. The skin is cleansed and degreased, the retinol formulation is applied in an even layer, and the patient is observed during the brief reaction period before neutralisation and post-care are applied. Unlike stronger acid peels (TCA, glycolic at high concentrations), retinol peels produce their effect primarily through receptor-mediated cellular signalling rather than bulk chemical exfoliation, so…
Good to know
- Concentration
- Retinol 1%
- Depth
- Superficial
- Session time
- ~10 min active treatment
- Healing
- 2–4 days mild dryness/peeling
- Course
- 5–7 sessions at 10-day minimum intervals
Who is this for?
Fine lines, mild acne-prone skin, uneven tone, patients new to retinol peels or with sensitive skin
Preparation required
Discontinue all topical retinoids 7 days before. Do not use physical or chemical exfoliants 5 days before. Inform the physician of any oral retinoid use (contraindication).
About the clinic
Reviews, team and credentials
Independent review links and clinic-reported team information.
Clinical team
The clinic is led by Prim. MUDr. Martina Matzenauer, founder and CEO, a dermatologist who holds a primary specialisation in dermatovenerology and has developed the clinic's philosophy of psychodermatology integration — treating the connection between skin health and patient wellbeing. Plastic surgery is performed by MUDr. Pavel Xinopulos and MUDr. Richard Billich, Ph.D., both certified plastic surgeons. The clinical…
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Treatment highlights
- Skin cleansing and preparation
- 1% retinol medical peel application
+1 more item in What's included
1,500 Kč per session. Course of 5–7 sessions recommended at minimum 10-day intervals. No add-on fees.