Skin lightening,
 Anti-acne,
 Luminescence.

What are chemical peels?

Chemical peels, normally an acid, are applied to prepared skin to eliminate surface layers of dead skin cells. We can treat the after-effects of acne, sun spots, and shallow wrinkles; we will also improve baggy eyes and give your face more sheen and luminescence.

What's involved?

The duration of a treatment will vary depending on the type of peel but it's usually somewhere between 10 and 30 minutes. During the peel you may feel a slight itching sensation that's usually easily tolerated.

Recommendations pre-treatment.

Avoid exposure to sunlight or any UV ray treatments two weeks prior to the treatment.

Results

The skin will peel for a few days after the treatment (often imperceptibly), giving way to a new layer of skin, albeit sometimes with a redness that will disappear progressively. Smoother, more hydrated skin is the result. Skin marks and blemishes are reduced or disappear and the skin is more luminescent.

Post-treatment

After the treatment follow the recommendations of the doctor, apply sun cream to prevent hyperpigmentation and to keep the skin hydrated.

Contraindications

• Serious illness, including those affecting the heart, kidneys or liver
• Pregnancy or breast-feeding
• Hormonal therapy with oestrogen and/or progesterone
• Recent facial surgery
• Allergic reactions to any of the substances used

* Not all aesthetic medicine treatments are available in all centres.