Chemical Peels & Body Peels

Chemical Peels
Chemical peels are very effective and safe tools that can be used to treat a wide variety of skin problems including:
• Acne and acne scarring
• Pigmentation problems
• Aged skin
• Wrinkles
• Sun damage

Chemical peels are often used in conjunction with other treatments like lasers, VPL and silk peels to achieve optimal results.

What do I need to do before chemical peels?
A period of skin preparation with selected creams and products are essential before the actual chemical peel.

We will advise you on which creams to continue and which to stop just before the peel day.

How does the chemical peel feel like?
It will feel like something “smarting” on your face. We will monitor your pain level as well as the skin reaction to determine how many layers of peels are applied.

This “smarting” sensation will not last more than 20 minutes.

Is there downtime after the peel?
The peel needs to be left on the skin for 6-8 hours. During this period, it is advisable to remain indoors.

There is no downtime because you can resume your normal activities the next day.

However, please avoid the sun as much as possible and adhere to our post-peel protocol which we will share with you.

What should I expect in the week after the peel?
Everyone will peel differently and to varying extents. The first 3 days post peel, you will notice your skin will feel a bit “tighter”.

On the 4th to 7th day, the skin physically starts to peel and you will see skin flakes. By the 7th day, peeling should have stopped.

During this period, the use of a gentle exfoliant can help to clear the skin flakes. (Caution: please only use exfoliants prescribed by our clinic)

Body Peels
Body peeling is a form of chemical peel that is very popular among ladies who have skin problems over the chest or back.

We use body peels for the following:
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Hyperpigmentation
• Acne and acne scars
• Laxity
• Dehydrated, dry skin

Body peels can be used on the hands, arms, feet, legs, chest and back.

What will I expect after the peel?
For the first 2 weeks after the peel, you might not notice much physical peeling.

During the 3rd to 4th week, the actual peeling becomes visible.

After the peeling process is completed, you can expect to see smoother, brighter and more radiant skin.