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Chemical Peels
Improve skin texture, tone and the appearance of fine wrinkles with our professional level peels.
Chemical peels are treatments in which various chemicals with an acidic composition are applied to the skin in order to improve the appearance and texture.entation including age spots, freckles and dark patches due to hormonal changes (melasma)
• Dark under-eye circles
• Certain types of acne
• Dull skin texture
How are Chemical Peels performed?
The skin is thoroughly cleansed with an agent that removes excess oils and the eyes and hairline are protected with barrier ointment. A solution containing one or more acid (glycolic, trichloroacetic, salicylic, lactic or mandelic) is applied to the skin. The effect of the peel is to remove surface dead skin cells and stimulate production of new collagen.
Preparing for a Chemical Peel
Prior to the chemical peel, a skin conditioning regime may be recommended to reduce the downtime of the peel and to optimise the results. If you suffer from cold sores it is important to state this so that prophylactic medication can be prescribed before the treatment is undertaken.
During the treatment
The solution is applied to skin and left on for a number of minutes. The skin usually feels tingly and warm whilst the solution is upon it. This sensation will calm once the peel has been neutralized and soothing balm applied. A sun-block cream will then be applied.
What to expect following a Chemical Peel
There may be some redness, the degree of which will depend on the your skin type and the strength of peel used. There may be some sloughing of dead surface skin for a few days; the newly exfoliated skin may be quite sensitive and susceptible to UV. A post-treatment regime will be recommended which will include a broad-spectrum sunscreen.
Possible unwanted effects
• Redness
• Acne break-outs
• Cold sores (if susceptible)
• Dryness
• Allergy
• Eczma (if susceptible)
Contra-indications
You should not receive botulinum toxin injections in the following circumstances:
• Pregnancy, Breast feeding
• Concurrent antibiotic treatment
• Known allergy to botulinum toxin or egg products
Chemical peels are specialist treatments in which various chemicals with an acidic composition are applied to the skin in order to improve the appearance and texture.
How are Chemical Peels performed?
Preparing for a Chemical Peel
During your Peel treatment
What to expect following a Peel
The skin is thoroughly cleansed with an agent that removes excess oils, and sensitive are protected with barrier ointment. A solution containing a combination of acids and other bioactive ingredients is applied to the skin. The effect of the peel is to remove surface dead skin cells and stimulate the production of new collagen.
Prior to the chemical peel, a skin conditioning regime may be recommended to reduce the downtime of the peel and to optimise the results. If you suffer from cold sores it is important to state this so that prophylactic medication can be prescribed before the treatment is undertaken.
The solution is applied to skin. The skin usually feels tingly and warm during application. The peel is self-neutralising and you will be advised to cleanse 4 hours after application using the gentle cleansing gel provided. It is then safe to wear cosmetics. You will be given written instructions to follow with products to apply for the next few days. These include an SPF 50 which is essential to protect your skin in the post-peel period.
There may be some redness, the degree of which will depend on the your skin type and the strength of peel used. There is usually may be some sloughing of dead surface skin for a few days; the degree of peeling is highly variable and is not predictive of the effectiveness of the peel, so you should not worry if you experience minimal or no peeling.
The beneficial effects of the peel may take several weeks to evolve. In the meantime, your skin may appear somewhat dull or dry. Generous application of rich emollient moisturising cream or coconut oil will help.
Suitable to target the following:
• Fine lines
• Wrinkles caused by sun damage, ageing and hereditary factors
• Scarring including acne scars
• Pigmentation including age spots, freckles and dark patches due to hormonal changes (melasma)
• Dark under-eye circles
• Certain types of acne
• Dull skin texture
Possible side effects
• Redness
• Acne break-outs
• Cold sores (if susceptible)
• Dryness
• Allergy
• Eczma (if susceptible)
Cost of VI Peel treatment: £395
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