Know the secret to fresher brighter skin

Administered by medical professionals, chemical peels encourage cell renewal therefore improving skin tone and hydration revealing a healthy complexion. TCA Chemical Peels offer a quick and effective treatment to improve freshness, texture, skin tone, and fine wrinkles. These chemical peels are also used in the treatment of acne scars, age spots and pigmented skin.

The Treatment        
What is a Medical (Chemical) Peel?

Chemical peel is most commonly performed for cosmetic reasons and may be performed in conjunction with other treatments to enhance appearance and self confidence.

Chemical peels use a chemical solution in order to improve the skin’s appearance providing a fresher, younger and rejuvenated appearance. It can reduce or eliminate fine lines under the eyes and around the mouth, correct uneven skin pigmentation, treat acne and soften the appearance of scars. A Chemical Peel can also reduce the appearance of wrinkles caused by sun damage.

The treatment is ideal for:

• Reduction of acne/acne scarring
  
• Reduction of smooth fine surface lines
  
• Age and liver spots (Lentigines)
  
• Correction of pigmentation problems
  
• Reduction of superficial blemishes

Areas which can be treated:
Face Neck Chest Hands Arms and Back

TCA peels (15% Trichloroacetic acid)

TCA peels are used for sun damaged skin, with fine lines, open pores, pigment patches, melasma and sun freckles. It can also be used to treat active acne. It is usually a series of 4 peels at 1 – 2 weekly intervals. Courses can be repeated periodically. Light to moderate peeling occurs around three days days after each treatment. High factor sun screens are essential following the treatment.

Prices start from £150

How Does The Treatment Work?
A chemical solution is applied causing the layer of skin to separate and peel off. The new skin underneath is smoother, less wrinkled, leaving your complexion brighter.

How long does the treatment take and how many sessions will I require?A chemical peel lasts 15 minutes. A course of 4 peels is recommended for optimum results and to prevent hypo/hyper-pigmentation.

What to expect immediately following a peel

• Slight redness
  
• Increased feeling of heat to the skin being treated
  
• Occasionally patients experience an itchy feeling

Medi-Cosmetic's range of Medical Peels are an excellent treatment to help deal with problems such as acne, sun damage, fine lines and dull, tired looking skin.