Chemical Peel Treatment

Chemical peels are very safe procedures with fairly predictable outcomes. They are suitable for any skin type from Type 1-Type VI. However it is always best to seek a proper consultation and choose a procedure that is likely to work best for the current condition of your skin, and health history.

You should not seek chemical peel treatment if you have very dark skin tone, pregnant, are suffering from cold sores, sagging skin, severe wrinkles, are allergic to aspirin or salicylates, have dormant eczema, or are using Retin-A or Accutane.

A personal consultation is the first step for everyone considering a chemical peel treatment. During this consultation, our skin specialist will evaluate your skin type; discuss your specific cosmetic goals, and assess the health of your skin. This would include checking the severity of any sun damage, uneven pigmentation and surface imperfections. For first-timers, we would be doing a patch test behind your ear or neck to check for any sensitivity.

Our skin naturally sheds dead skin cells every 4 weeks and replaces them with new healthier cells. However, as we age this cell turnover slows down considerably. A chemical peel encourages skin cell turnover.

The procedure involves applying a solution to the desired area, this solution exfoliates the skin and speeds up natural skin renewal.

• Superficial peels-work only on the top most skin layer and donot damage the skin below the epidermis.It is used to enhance the appearance of rough skin,to brighten the face and treat mild discolourations.The skin may appear slightly red post treatment.These are ideal for first timmers.Examples of these peels include low grade glycolic peels,salicylic peels,lactic and kojic peels
• Medium-depth peels-they reach usually uptil the first layer of the dermis.This peel helps to remove the damaged skin cells.It works on age spots,freckles,moderate skin discolouration.The skin may appear red and swollen for 2-3 days,flaking of skin usually occurs.Examples include higher strength glycolic peels,yellow peel,tca peels.
• Deep peels-these peels penetrate the middle layer of the skin and are used to treat moderate wrinkles,fine lines,scars.They come with a downtime and include swelling,visible peeling,crusting.Examples include phenol peel

• Glycolic Peel
• Sesglicopeel
• Kojic Peel
• Lactic Peel
• Dubai Peel
• Argi-lactic peels
• Salicylic Peel
• Yellow Peel
• TCA Peel
• Phenol Peel

It usually takes only about a few minutes, it will also depend upon the response given by your face.

Chemical peels are effective in treating acne, age spots, uneven skin tone, to lighten the skin, photodamaged skin, scars, softening deeper lines, dark patches, freckles.

No, however, you may experience a hot itchy, flushy sensation once we apply the solution. This subsides in a few minutes.

Yes, for deeper peels you may experience peeling of the skin. In superficial peels, you will rarely experience any visible peeling. In medium depth peels you may or may not experience visible peeling.

A chemical peel is usually done on the face, neck, upper back and hands.

Superficial peels can be repeated every 2/3 weeks. Medium depth peels can be repeated once in 2-3 months. Deep peels can be done once in 6-12 months.

Microdermabrasion is a physical exfoliating process with the skin cells being mechanically sloughed away. Chemical peels are a chemical-based exfoliating process. Microdermabrasion is less invasive than a chemical peel.

• APPLYING SUNSCREEN AND MOISTURISER IS A MUST.
• IF YOU KNOW YOU WILL GET INCIDENTAL SUN EXPOSURE (DRIVING TO AND FROM WORK, WALKING FROM YOUR CAR TO THE HOUSE ETC), WE RECOMMEND PHYSICAL AVOIDANCE OF THE SUN IN ALL TREATED AREAS WITH A PROTECTIVE HAT AND A FULL SPECTRUM SUN BLOCK OF SPF 50.
• YOU NEED TO AVOID SWEATING, EXERCISING, HOT BATHS, HOT SHOWERS, SAUNA, SWIMMING UNTIL YOUR SKIN TOTALLY HEALS.
• DO NOT RUB/SCRUB/PICK ON YOUR SKIN.
• UNLESS RECOMMENDED BY US, DO NOT APPLY TOPICAL MEDICATIONS ON THE AREA WHERE PEELING WAS DONE 3-5 DAYS AFTER YOUR TREATMENT.
• IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU DO NOT APPLY MAKEUP THE DAY OF YOUR TREATMENT. IT IS IDEAL TO ALLOW THE SKIN TO STABILIZE AND REST OVERNIGHT.HOWEVER, MAKEUP CAN BE APPLIED IF NECESSARY.
• DO NOT UNDERGO ANY PARLOR PROCEDURES OR WAX THE TREATED AREA FOR 7 DAYS. SAME GOES FOR LASER HAIR REMOVAL
• ASK YOUR PHYSICIAN FOR MARINE MASKS EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE AT METAMORPHOSIS CLINIC WHICH CAN BE APPLIED AFTER A CHEMICAL PEEL FOR INCREASED SOOTHING EFFECT AND HYDRATION.
• FOR BEST RESULTS AND EFFICACY WE RECOMMEND A SERIES OF 6 TREATMENTS AT 2-4 WEEKS INTERVAL. YOU MAY NOTICE IMMEDIATE AS WELL AS LONG TERM IMPROVEMENTS IN YOUR SKIN.