Chemical peels

Peels can be done in the office, with milder products, or combined with surgery, under anesthesia. There are products for most skin types.

Darker, sensitive or spot-prone skin should use milder products and repeat the procedure more often.

What is it?

Use of chemical products to improve skin texture, surgical or acne scars, spots, wrinkles, firmness and elasticity.

How is it done?

Application time varies with the size of the area, from 10 to 30 minutes. Superficial peels are practically painless. Application is manual, and removal depends on the substance used.

The modified phenol peel can be applied in the office and takes on average 1 hour and a half.

Recovery

Superficial peels (retinoic, melasma and summer peels) cause peeling for about 7 days, which can be covered with makeup and does not restrict most work activities.

With stronger peels, which are more painful, the skin may take 15 to 21 days to heal, with possible time off work. Sun exposure is forbidden in all cases. The procedure is better tolerated in winter and away from important commitments.