Alona Chernyshova
Acid Treatment/ Chemical Peeling

Acid Treatment/ Chemical Peeling

from 60 min

A chemical peel in which acids loosen dead skin cells and renew the skin's surface.

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Chemical peel, around the eyes

60 min
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Chemical peel, face

60 min
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Chemical peel, intimate area

60 min
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Chemical peel, knees and elbows

60 min
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Chemical peel, lips

60 min
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Chemical peel, scalp

60 min
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Pigment treatment with Cosmelan peel

60 min
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Pigment treatment with TCA acid

60 min
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Applied to Face, Hair and scalp, Eyelid, Lips and mouth area, Skin/body

About the treatment

At a glance

Duration
1 hr
Pain level
Most people rate it 2–4 out of 10
Downtime
Usually 2–5 days of flaking

Benefits

  • Renews the skin's surface
  • Acid and strength adapted to you
  • Many areas
  • Smoother skin and tone

Expected results

The skin becomes gradually smoother, fresher and more even in colour through the series. The result lasts longest with sun protection.

Overview & Procedure

What the treatment is and how it's performed

What it is

A chemical peel uses acids that loosen the bonds between dead skin cells, so the skin surface renews. Fruit acids (AHAs) such as glycolic and lactic acid give glow and smoother skin. Salicylic acid (BHA) penetrates the pores and suits oily and blemished skin. Stronger acids such as TCA are used for pigment and deeper damage. The practitioner chooses the acid and strength for your skin and the area.

  • Usually a series of three to six treatments two to four weeks apart.
  • Stronger peels are taken less often.

  1. The practitioner assesses your skin and chooses the acid and strength.
  2. The skin is cleansed and degreased.
  3. The peel is applied and left to work for a few minutes, under supervision.
  4. The peel is neutralised or washed off, and the skin is treated with sunscreen.

  • Avoid retinol, acids and scrubs for a week before.
  • Avoid tanning and self-tan for the last two weeks.
  • If you have had cold sores, tell the clinic before treatment around the mouth.

The treatment itself takes 20–45 minutes.

Experience & Recovery

Pain level, downtime and healing

Most people rate it 2–4 out of 10. The acid stings and feels warm for a few minutes.

  • Common: redness, stinging, tightness and flaking.
  • Uncommon: spots or dryness.
  • Rare: darker pigment, especially in dark skin, blisters, infection or a cold sore outbreak.

  • Use a mild cleanser, moisturiser and a high-factor sunscreen.
  • Do not peel off flaking skin.
  • Avoid retinol, acids and scrubs for a week.
  • Avoid sun, sunbeds and saunas until the skin has settled.

Usually 2–5 days of flaking. The skin can be red and tight for a day and flake lightly over the next days. Stronger peels cause more flaking for up to a week.

Expectations & Safety

Who it's for and safety information

  • Dark skin has a higher risk of pigment changes. The practitioner chooses the acid and strength accordingly.
  • Sun protection after the treatment is necessary.
  • Peels in the intimate area and around the eyes need special, gentle products.

  • Dull, uneven skin.
  • Blemished skin, clogged pores and acne.
  • Pigment spots and melasma.
  • Fine lines and rough skin, also on knees and elbows.

  • Sunburnt skin, wounds, eczema or a rosacea flare.
  • Anyone who cannot protect the skin from the sun after the treatment.

The skin becomes smoother and fresher through the series. Many people have a peel a few times a year as maintenance.

  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding, for strong peels.
  • Sunburnt skin, wounds, eczema or infection in the area.
  • Tablet treatment for acne in the last six months.
  • Allergy to the contents of the peel.

Contact the clinic if you get blisters, wounds, yellow crusts, increasing pain or swelling.