Chemical Peels (TCA & Cosmelan)

Chemical peels that exfoliate the skin to improve texture, tone and pigmentation. A TCA (trichloroacetic acid) peel removes surface layers to refresh dull or uneven skin and soften fine lines, while the Cosmelan programme is a professional depigmentation treatment aimed at stubborn discolouration such as melasma. At MEDIWA Clinic the physician selects the appropriate peel and strength for your skin and concern.

Chemical peels work by applying a controlled acid solution that loosens and removes the outer layers of the skin, prompting renewal so that fresher, more even skin emerges as it heals. At MEDIWA Clinic a trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel is used to address dull or rough texture, uneven tone, fine lines and some pigmentation; the depth is tailored by adjusting the concentration and number of layers, with stronger peels giving more pronounced renewal but a longer recovery. After a TCA peel the skin is typically pink and tight, then flakes or peels over several days before revealing smoother skin underneath. For more determined pigmentation, the clinic offers Cosmelan — a professional two-phase depigmentation programme that starts with an in-clinic mask and continues with a prescribed home-care routine. It is associated with reducing the appearance of melasma and other stubborn discolouration by acting on the processes that drive excess pigment, and it requires commitment to the aftercare and strict sun protection to maintain results. Both treatments are most effective when combined with daily SPF, and recent sun exposure is avoided beforehand. Peels are suitable for many adults wanting brighter, smoother or more even skin; your skin type, history and any contraindications are assessed first, and peels are generally avoided during pregnancy and over active skin infections.