Chemical Peels

Smooth and refresh your skin with a medical grade chemical peel at The R Clinic. A chemical peel also known as facial peels is a treatment method used to enhance the quality of skin. Chemical peels are commonly used on the face, neck, chest and hands, and are an effective means of treating a wide variety of skin conditions. Chemical peels help to replenish skin cells, hydrate the skin and revitalise and rejuvenate damaged skin, resulting in dramatically improved skin appearance.

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 about of inflammation and induces collagen remodeling, resulting in thicker, healthier skin over time and an improvement in your appearance overall.

Chemical Peels are an effective way to improve several different skin conditions, mainly targeting concerns on the face and neck. Chemical peels are often used to induce collagen remodeling and therefore improve sun-damaged skin, exfoliate dry skin, deeply cleanse the pores, minimise breakouts, reduce superficial pigmentation, improve skin texture and tone, reduce fine lines and brighten a dull complexion.

Treatments are often pain free, non-invasive, and fast. They can be performed in a lunch break in as little as 20 minutes. They are also affordable for any budget, making them a suitable addition to your skin care regime.

Our patients are always reminded that changes to the skin take a long time to accumulate, so it shouldn’t be surprising that it takes time to correct irregularities and damage. The results of your chemical peel treatment plan will depend on the time you invest and your commitment to consistent treatment and at-home care. Usually, the ideal outcome can be achieved via a series of synergistic chemical peels. At The R Clinic, we will help you develop a peel programme that specifically targets your skin concerns.

It is recommended to have a skin consultation a couple of weeks before your treatment to select an appropriate peel for your skin type and problem. If necessary, you will be given steps to prepare the skin for two weeks prior to your appointment. This encourages better penetration of the peel, increases effectiveness, and reduces any complications such as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

When you come to The R Clinic for your treatment, we will start by cleansing your skin and applying a peel prep solution if needed. The peel is then applied for a prescribed period ranging from five to 10 minutes. Rest assured that our team will be closely supervising the process to ensure that your skin is reacting well to the peel solution. There may be mild stinging while the ingredients work in the dermis. The peel is then neutralised, and serums and sunscreen are applied post-treatment to protect the skin and promote healthy healing.

• Makeup may be worn 24 hours after the treatment and mineral makeup is preferable.
• For 1-2 weeks following treatment, non-occlusive, hydrating moisturizer should be applied at least twice daily to decrease the appearance of flaking.
• Avoid picking, scrubbing, exfoliating, or abrading sensitive or peeling skin as this may result in irritation and increase risk of pigmentation changes and scarring.
• Avoid becoming overheated, perspiring excessively, using hot tubs, steam rooms, saunas, or excessive hot showers in the first few days after treatment.
• Avoid hot tubs, swimming, and other water activities for 2-4 weeks.
• Strict sun and tanning bed avoidance for 2-4 weeks after treatment and use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 50 containing zinc or titanium daily.