Chemical Peel

⦿ Rejuvenated and brighter skin

⦿ Revival of dull skin

⦿ Removal of dead skin cells

⦿ Even skin texture and tone

⦿ Reduced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

⦿ Smoother, softer skin

⦿ Eliminated pigmentation and reduced effects of sun damage

⦿ Reduction of inflammation and breakouts caused by acne

⦿ Hydrated and nourished skin

⦿ Stimulated collagen production for plump and youthful looking skin

To achieve maximum results, we recommend a course of skin peels depending on your skin type, tone and condition.

Chemical peels have been tried and tested with great results. Some patients experience mild side effects such as redness, irritation and peeling, however, these should subside over a few days. The majority of patients do not experience any serious side effect and would happily repeat the treatment.

Depending on the depth of the chemical peel, results can last years. For even longer lasting results, avoid direct exposure to sunlight and apply good sun protection.

Peels are designed to exfoliate your skin and encourage it to renew itself by creating fresh new skin cells. They also stimulate the skin’s natural collagen production to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Skin peel treatments use acids and enzymes to exfoliate away layers of the skin to reveal fresher, clearer, more youthful looking skin beneath the surface.

The powerful blend of ingredients in skin peels work to reduce the appearance of open pores, remove dead skin cells, target blemishes, acne and pigmentation, and visibly smooth fine lines and wrinkles. The procedure is used all over the world to treat skin conditions such as fine line and wrinkles, acne, hyper-pigmentation and sun damage – the results can be life-transforming.

A TCA (trichloroacetic acid) peel is a chemical skin peel. The depth of skin peeled during the treatment can be adjusted according to the strength of the acid used (15%, 20%, 25% etc.)

A TCA peel above 10% is a medical grade peel and should not be performed by non medically-qualified individuals. This is because it is a medium-depth to deep peel (depending on the strength of acid used) meaning it has the capability to pass beyond the epidermis (the outermost layer of skin) and even potentially to the top of the papillary dermis (part of the dermis; the next layer of skin after the epidermis). It is therefore a procedure that should be performed in a controlled environment, by trained medical professionals (a nurse or doctor).

It will help improve shallow wrinkles and help to smooth the skin. There will be new collagen (the protein which gives skin its firmness) formed within the treated skin. Superficial pigmentation can also be tackled with TCA. Even abnormal cells within the superficial layers that may go on to form serious problems in the future (actinic keratoses etc) can be effectively removed with the appropriate concentration of TCA.

If a stronger TCA peel is performed (20% – 25%, or a combined TCA peel) results will be immediate after one session. Weaker strengths may require a course of 3-4, followed by maintenance every few months.

Environmental factors such as UV damage, dehydration and pollutants are a constant strain on your skin. Therefore, performing a procedure like this only once is like going to the gym only once. TCA peels are a slightly heavier procedure and should be performed (depending on strength) a couple of times a year for optimal benefits. If a mild TCA is used, perhaps 3-4 times a year.

TCA is a medical grade product and is safe if used by appropriately trained hands. As with any procedure, there are potential side effects, such as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, prolonged redness, cold sore virus infection, post-procedure contact irritant dermatitis, and even infection and scarring. But if used by trained medical professionals, these risks are minimal. Remember, this is a medical procedure, not a beauty salon procedure.

No, TCA peels are beneficial for all types of skin. However, caution must be used when applying TCA to darker skin types and the treatment should only be carried out by a doctor in this case. The act of peeling the skin on a regular basis encourages new cell turnover and in the long-term brings about a process known as ‘neocollagenesis’ and collagen remodelling. In short, this means your skin will be tighter, smoother, free of pigmentation and have a healthy glow. An appropriate at-home skincare regime can be used to maintain the results. Topical retinoids such as 0.3% or 0.5% retinol, or retinaldehyde, work well to continue the benefits of peeling. Your practitioner, nurse or doctor can help you to choose the most appropriate maintenance regime for your skin.

TCA peels are beneficial for mild boxcar acne scarring, or mild rolling scars. Ice pick scars need a special type of medical procedure called TCA CROSS. TCA peels will lead to a mild improvement in acne scar, but for substantial improvement of acne scars, more invasive procedures such as laser resurfacing are required. It is important to remember that acne scarring is tough to treat and virtually impossible to completely remove; it can only be improved. Managing acne effectively in its early stages can help prevent scarring.