Type
Chemical Peels
Duration
30 min
What's included
3 deliverables in this treatment
- Skin preparation and degreasing
- 3% retinol medical peel application with physician observation
- Post-peel soothing care and aftercare instructions
The 3% retinol medical peel at MarBelle Clinic is a step-up formulation for patients who have either completed the 1% peel series or have prior experience with retinoid treatments. At three times the concentration, the 3% peel produces more pronounced cell turnover acceleration, deeper collagen signalling, and a more visible exfoliation response — making it appropriate for more established acne scarring, moderate pigmentation, and more significant texture irregularities. Recovery involves up to one week of peeling, and results are more noticeable than the introductory formulation.
About this treatment
Moving from 1% to 3% retinol in a medical peel programme represents a meaningful increase in treatment intensity. While the mechanism remains the same — retinol binds to nuclear retinoic acid receptors (RARs and RXRs) after being converted intracellularly to retinoic acid, triggering gene expression changes that accelerate keratinocyte maturation and increase collagen production — the higher concentration reaches a greater proportion of cells and at…
In clinical terms, the 3% formulation is indicated for: more established post-acne scarring (shallow atrophic, rolling, and post-inflammatory pigmentation); moderate photoageing changes (deeper fine lines, mottled pigmentation, rough texture); and sebaceous skin with persistent enlarged pores. Patients who tolerated the 1% well without adverse reaction are typically transitioned to 3% after two to three sessions, or may begin at 3% if their skin…
The application protocol follows the same sequence as the 1% peel — cleanse, degrease, apply, observe, neutralise and post-care — but the physician observes more carefully for signs of frosting or erythema that would indicate a more aggressive reaction than anticipated. The active contact time may be adjusted accordingly.
Good to know
- Concentration
- Retinol 3%
- Depth
- Superficial to mid-superficial
- Session time
- ~10 min active treatment
- Healing
- 4–7 days peeling
- Best suited for
- Established acne scars, pigmentation, rough texture
Who is this for?
Moderate acne scarring and pigmentation, rough skin texture, sebaceous skin — patients with prior retinol peel experience
Preparation required
Discontinue all topical retinoids 7 days before. No exfoliants 5 days before. Discuss oral retinoid use with the physician before booking — these are a contraindication. Prior retinol experience (topical or 1% peel) is preferred.
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 preparation and degreasing
- 3% retinol medical peel application with physician observation
+1 more item in What's included
2,500 Kč per session. Course of 5–7 sessions at minimum 10-day intervals. No additional fees.