Resurfacing (Chemical Peelings)

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Many factors can take their toll on the skin, from sun exposure to the ageing process. Damage might appear in a variety of ways, including fine lines and wrinkles, pigmentation irregularities and skin laxity. In some cases, the skin may merely lose its lustre and start to look rather lifeless. No matter what type of concerns you might have about your complexion, a medical-grade skin peel might be the right solution for minimising imperfections and restoring healthy radiance to the dermis.

HOW DO THEY WORK? Medical Grade Chemical Peels break down and remove the bonds holding the top layers of the skin together, eliminating dead, dry skin cells on the outer surface to reveal healthier skin cells underneath. Superficial imperfections like pigmentation marks may be removed at the time of the procedure for a clearer complexion. The exfoliation process offered by the peel treatment also stimulates a controlled amount of inflammation and induces collagen remodeling, resulting in thicker, healthier skin over time and an improvement in your appearance overall.

WHAT CONCERNS CAN WE TREAT?  Medical-grade chemical peels are used to treat common skin concerns such as: ageing sun damage pigmentation melasma uneven skin tone and texture fine lines and wrinkles, acne, acne scarring, redness and rosacea

CHOICES IN CHEMICAL PEELS There are different types of chemical peels available on the market, which vary in strength and are classified according to the depth of treatment: Extra-light, Superficial, Medium and Deep. Here at Hands-On Laser Cosmetic Clinic, we offer extra-light, superficial and medium chemical peels. A well-scheduled regimen of these peels can provide the same aesthetic outcomes as a deep peel, with little to no downtime, with far less risk.

SUPERFICIAL PEELS These peels have minimal downtime and suit all skin types. They remove the outermost layers of dead skin and stimulate the formation of newer, healthier skin, resulting in a healthier complexion, improved pigmentation and reduction of fine lines. Your optimal outcome can be achieved after a series of superficial peels. Formulations for superficial peels include the following ingredients: AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) that include glycolic and lactic acid. These are customised at various concentrations to achieve desired results. These peels are effective for hydration, as well as treating ageing, sun damage and pigmentation issues. We prefer to use lactic peels because they are more gentle than glycolic peels, their concentrations can be easily tailored to patients’ needs and, as a result, they cause less irritation and downtime than glycolic peels. BHAs (beta hydroxy acids) consisting of salicylic acid. These peels are effective in treating facial congestion and acne. There may be some mild peeling after treatment. Retinoic acids which help to increase cell turnover and stimulate collagen production, resulting in healthier looking skin. This peel is left on for up to 10 hours and washed off at home. There will be mild peeling for up to five days.