How do Chemical Peels work?
Chemical peeling is a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin and can be used
to treat a particular area (such as lines around the eyes or mouth), or all over the face,
arms, hands and neck.
First your skin will be thoroughly cleansed, and then the chemical solution will be
carefully applied. People often report a mild stinging when applying the product. After a
few minutes our medical expert will remove the peel.
Superficial peels result in mild facial redness and occasional swelling but this usually
resolves within 48 hours.
The new regenerated skin is more uniform in colour, smoother and less wrinkled giving a
more youthful look overall and with a reduction in the appearance of any pitted scars.
The habitual use of sunscreen will prevent further sun damage and maintain the improved
skin quality.
Types of Chemical Peels
There are different types of peels, differing in their intensities.
Superficial Peels
These are the lighter milder peels as well as the most commonly used. They remove the
outer layer of cells, lightly exfoliating the skin to give you a healthy glow.
These peels usually use combinations of alphahydroxy acids (AHAs) and betahydroxy acids
(BHAs) eg glycolic acid, lactic acid, salycilic acid and maleic acid.
These peels may be used to treat fine wrinkling, sun damage, areas of dryness, uneven
pigmentation and acne. Treatment takes only a few minutes, and your skin may feel pink and
feel tight for a couple of hours after the treatment.
Medium Peels
Medium depth peel, targeting wrinkles and blemishes.
This type of peel penetrates further into the skin to reduce wrinkles and mild acne scars
and to even out skin colour and tone.
These peels usually contain trichloroacetic acid (TCA) sometimes in combination with
glycolic acid. The peel remains on your face for a few minutes before being neutralised. A
burning or stinging sensation may be felt during the application of the peel and the skin
may go brown or red in the days after the peel.
The TCA Skin Peel is designed to be used to fight the most noticeable signs of photo
ageing, such as little lines and dry, uneven skin colour tone. The TCA Skin Peel can also
be used to treat acne and acne scarring, and areas on the hands, forearms and neck.
What can Chemical
Peels treat?
:: Ageing Skin ::
:: Fine lines and wrinkles
:: Sun spots and Freckes
:: Acne, acne scars and greasy skin
:: Melasma
How many Chemical peels do I need?
Usually a series of 4-6 very superficial and superficial peels are needed to treat ageing
skin and acne and acne scars.
For deep scars and lines and wrinkles 1-2 medium peels may be needed.
What do I need to do before a peel?
You may be placed on a home care programme in order to prepare your skin for the peel.
The home care programme is very easy to follow and will consist of a selection of products
to be applied for a period of 1-2 weeks before your first treatment.
Are there any side
effects?
During the treatment you may experience a mild stinging sensation, which will disappear
quickly.
Some pinkness may occur depending on the sensitivity of the skin. Some flaking of the skin
after your peel is normal and should subside during the first few days post peel.
How much does it cost?
Chemical Peels treatments start from £100 but vary depending on the type of peel used to
treat your skin.
During your free consultation our medical staff will be able to give you an exact estimate
of the costs and guide you to the most suitable treatment options.
We have developed a policy to offer the best advanced treatments at the most competitive
and affordable prices.
Our aim is to give Harley Street Service at High Street prices.
Before and After Pictures
  
before treatment after treatment
before
treatment after treatment
About us
Over the past 25 years The Private Clinic has established an outstanding reputation for
quality, care and innovation and has brought many of the most effective new treatments to
the UK.
Our commitment to safe, modern, non-invasive treatments has attracted some of the most
experienced medical staff in the UK to join the team at the Clinic.
Our large medical team includes Doctors, Surgeons, Dermatologists and Qualified Nurses.
We have treated more than 40,000 patients.
For a free consultation call 0800 599 9911
or fill this form
PRIVACY POLICY: This information is only
for the Private Clinic which means that we do not sell, resell, retransmit or otherwise
make the information retrieved available in any manner or on any media to any third party.
To request a
brochure click here
ADDRESS
98 Harley Street, London W1G 7HZ
Nearest Underground stations are: Regent's Park, Oxford Circus, Baker Street and Great
Portland Street
Location map
St.James's Building, 79 Oxford Street, Manchester M1 6EJ
Nearest British Rail Station: Oxford Road
Location map
FAX: London Fax: 020 7409 7854 - Manchester Fax: 0161 236 5094
EMAIL: enquiries@theprivateclinic.co.uk
|
