The skin is the most visible and largest organ of the body and yet it is often the most neglected. As we age, our skin starts to look dull and listless. This is due to hormonal changes, weight fluctuation, lack of sleep, stress, sun damage and a build up of make up.
In any combination these factors affect the texture and appearance of our skin resulting in either a dull and listless appearance or a complexion marked with spots and blemishes. Adult acne is an increasing problem as many women complain of spots and blemishes long after adolescence.
Skin peels have been used since ancient Egyptian times where fruit juice acids were used to rejuvenate the skin. Modern skin peels have been in use sine the 1960s and now very specific AHA (Glycolic) and TCA peels are used to give very controlled and precise peels of the skin.
Peels help to make our skin look smooth, more refined and ‘fresh looking’. A rejuvenated skin has more colour and reflects more light.
During a chemical skin peel a solution is applied to the face causing a controlled and rapid exfoliation of the superficial skin layers. This is most likely to bring on a warm and tingling sensation which could last about five to ten minutes.
This stimulates subsequent production of new cells, collagen and elastin and in this way we can help to treat the following:
We currently offer 2 different peeling treatments to suit all budgets and desired outcomes:
Easy Phytic peel Alphahydroxy acids (AHAs)
Effective exfoliation requiring no down time (ie no visible peeling of the skin) as well as a good way to maintain the skin for once off touch ups in between peels.
Normally 6 peels are required over a period of 6 weeks to get a good effect. Sun screen should be used for several months.
Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA)
This peel is applied in 4 treatments over a period of 4-5 weeks.
The skin may need a pre-peel treatment for 2 weeks to get better results.
Before the actual peel, the skin will be cleansed and then and then TCA peel will be applied in several coats. During this time you may experience a warm tingling sensation which should last for a few minutes.
Finally a post peel cream will be applied.
Possible side effects include mild itchiness, redness and dryness of the skin.
Redness may last for up to half a day.
Peeling will start to occur between days 2-3. After the peel the skin will appear fresher, tighter and smoother. Sun screen should always be used after the peel for several months.
