Chemical Face Peel
A chemical peel is a non-surgical way of rejuvenating the skin on your face to reveal softer, smoother skin. It peels away dead skin cells and stimulates the growth of new cells. The peels vary in strength depending on the desired results but the most common types are phenol, salicylic acid, trichloroacetic acid and alpha hydroxy acid.
At UK Aesthetic, we understand that the sun can damage your skin and lead to discolourations, typically known as age spots. This can be particularly displeasing and cause you to dislike your appearance. As a result, we offer a number of non-surgical chemical face peel treatments which can help to improve the appearance of aging skin.
UK Aesthetic MBChB, MD, FRCS (Plast)
UK Aesthetic has a team of well-renowned cosmetic surgeons, including Mr Ross, Miss Holt and Mr Khan, who all have over 20 years of experience with cosmetic procedures.
Their expertise has led them to be members of the following establishments:
- British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS)
- British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS)
- British Association of Head and Neck Oncologists (BHANO)
- General Medical Council (GMC)
- Circle Health Group (CHG)
Different Types of Chemical Peels
Each chemical peel Manchester patients undergo can bring about different results, the treatments vary as follows:
Lighter Peels
This acts on the outer layer of epidermis. The chemical is applied to small areas of your skin depending on the characteristics of your skin and the desired results. Typically, it’s left on for a few minutes before the saline is applied. Afterwards, the skin may feel tight for a couple of hours. Some superficial peels may require a few treatments a number of weeks apart.
Medium Peels
More moderate peels remove the outer layer of the epidermis and the upper part of the layer underneath. Again, this is left on for a few minutes and patients may feel their skin stinging or burning during this time. The cooling agent is then applied to the skin, which might make it go red or brown in the days following and it can take up to 6 weeks to return to normal.
Deep Peels
This will act on the epidermis and the dermis, including the deep skin layers. Deeper peels will require a pre-treatment of the skin with Retin A. For this procedure, patients will usually need a local anaesthetic. The liquid is applied onto your cleansed face for 30 minutes or more. Petroleum jelly is then applied all over the skin, this should stay in place for 2 days. Deeper peels can result in redness and discomfort for the first few days and you’ll also be required to wear bandages at the beginning. Analgesia may be required to help pain.
Skin Peel Treatment Consultation
Having open and honest communication during all of our consultations is very important to us, as we can best discuss your needs and recommend the best type of chemical face peel for your situation. Our highly experienced surgeons have over 40 years of combined experience and are all ABS, MD, MBChB & FRCS (Plast) qualified, so you can trust that they have the knowledge and expertise required to care for all your needs.
At UK Aesthetic, you get the choice of three well-renowned cosmetic surgeons, including Mr Ross, Miss Holt and Mr Khan, who all have a lot of experience in cosmetic procedures. They’ll discuss all of the steps of the chemical face peel, helping you to get a realistic expectation. This will involve talking through your medical history, while giving you a chance to ask any questions that you might have about the process.
Chemical Skin Peel Aftercare
Here at our Manchester clinic, patient care and recovery is very important to us. After your chemical skin peels, you should keep your routine gentle by cleansing with cool water, moisturising often and wearing sunscreen. Recovery can take up to a week for light peels and you should avoid touching your face as much as possible. Several other recommendations for the recovery process include:
- Avoid harsh products
- Don’t pick your skin
- No heat or heavy sweat
- Stop smoking for at least a few weeks
Your surgeon will discuss all of the aftercare essentials with you, so you can get a better understanding on what to do and what to avoid for the best possible recovery.
