Chemical Peel (Face)

A chemical peel uses a carefully selected acid solution to loosen and remove the outermost layers of skin, prompting them to shed and be replaced by fresher skin underneath. Depending on the type and strength, peels are associated with improvements in brightness, tone, texture, congestion and the look of fine lines. At Skin-Medic the practitioner assesses your skin and concern and selects an appropriate formulation — lighter options such as glycolic,…

The skin is cleansed and the solution applied for a controlled time, often with a mild tingling or warming sensation, before being neutralised or removed as appropriate. Lighter peels typically cause only brief redness, while stronger peels can be followed by a few days of flaking or peeling as the skin renews. Because the benefit is cumulative for many concerns, a course of peels spaced a few weeks apart is commonly recommended, alongside diligent sun…