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This is a mild form of a Chemical Peel that is used to improve and smooth the texture of the skin by removing the outer layers of dead or damaged skin. Glycolic peels are an ideal safe, quick, painless and cost affective treatment in a professional salon and can be continued at home through lower strength serums.
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Benefits
How Does It Work?
Does It Hurt?
How Many Treatments Do I Need?
Who Should Not Have a Glycolic Peel?
What does it cost?
Benefits
Removes the dead or damaged outer layer of the skin, improving and smoothing the look and feel of the skin. Used to lessen:
- Rough skin texture
- dry or flaking skin
- fine lines due to sun damage
- mild acne marks
- "age spots" (brownish patches which can be caused by sun damage)
- Uneven pigmentation
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How Does It Work?
The mild strength Glycolic Acid removes the dead or damaged outer layer of the skin. The face is cleansed to strip the skin temporarily of its natural oils and allow the glycolic acid to be absorbed into the skin. The peel is then quickly painted onto the area to be treated and is left for between 2 - 10 minutes, depending upon the strength and type of glycolic peel used, before it is washed off and neutralised.
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Does It Hurt?
The sensation of pain is extremely variable from one person to another. During the procedure most patients experience a mild stinging sensation whilst the glycolic acid is on the face. The face is often pink after the solution is removed, and there may be a faintish white discoloration in some areas that usually fades within a couple of hours. Some patients do not experience any visible peeling off of the skin after treatment, but the treatment still has a beneficial effect, like a very good exfoliation.
Complications of this treatment can be hyperpigmentation (too much pigment which causes brown blotches on the skin) and a high factor sunscreen should be applied at all times to help reduce the potential for this problem.
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How Many Treatments Do I Need?
For best results you should repeat the treatment weekly for 4-6 weeks to obtain a good result, which can then be maintained with monthly or quarterly follow-ups.
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Who Should Not Have A Glycolic Peel?
There are not many risks associated with mild Glycolic peels however we will carry out a consultation prior to your first treatment with us.
We may NOT recommend treatment if you:
- have a history of problems with keloid or other types of scarring of your skin
- have abnormal skin pigment/colour
- have facial warts or any current facial infection
- have used the anti-acne treatment isotretinoin within the last 12 months
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