Clinical Peels Refresh Facial

Treatment For:
All skin concerns wanting to increase the health and luminosity of the skin.

Cost:
From $140

Appointment Duration:
30-45 mins

Recovery:
Dependent on peel (1 – 5 days)

Pregnancy Safe:
Yes

Our clinical peels are designed to support the skin’s condition and appearance. Using carefully selected solutions, our treatments combine exfoliating ingredients to assist with a variety of skin concerns.

Clinical peels exfoliate the upper layers of the skin and stimulate collagen and elastin within the skin, prompting a brighter and smoother appearance. The face peel involves gentle application of the solution to remove the outermost layer of the epidermis cells and accelerating the skin turnover to expose the more healthy and radiant skin.

Our Clinicians can combine clinical peels with other dermal treatments to offer a bespoke and personalised treatment for our patients.

Clinical peels can be used to treat all skin conditions. Some common conditions include:

Uneven skin tone
Hyperpigmentation
Acne and congestion
Acne scarring
Redness/rosacea
Appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Aging skin texture
Sun damage

WHAT ARE THE DEPTHS OF CLINICAL PEELS?

Light
Light clinical peels act on the superficial layer of the skin (epidermis). Light chemical peels often contain enzymes (lactic acid), alpha-hydroxy acids (glycolic acid), beta-hydroxy acids (salicylic acid) in addition to other active ingredients. They are recommended to brighten skin tone and texture by exfoliating the skin cells in the outermost layer, reducing pigmentation whilst also helping to reduce congestion.

Medium (25%)
Medium depth clinical peels act on exfoliating not only the outermost layer of the epidermis, but also deeper into the dermis (middle layer of skin). Medium peels commonly contain stronger percentage of acids and are effective in treating acne scarring, deeper wrinkles and uneven skin tone.

Deep (35%)
Deep clinical peels are the strongest form of chemical exfoliation and skin resurfacing by penetrating deeper than any other. They target more intense lines and wrinkles, undesirable skin tone and texture and pigmentation.

The 25% – 35% peels are performed under a general anaesthetic for our surgical patients only. They have the risk of scarring and are not used in the clinic.

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What peels do you offer?

Lightening Lift & Lightening Lift FORTE (Light depth)

Combining the two clinically effective brightening agents of lactic acid (AHA) which promotes cell turnover by breaking bonds between dead skin cells with kojic acid – a tyrosinase inhibitor which works on reducing the activity of melanocytes in our skin (the cells responsible for pigmentation), our signature Lightening lift reduces the appearance of all forms of pigmentation.

Lightening Lift FORTE targets more advanced forms of pigmentation. Due to the higher concentration of ingredients, your nurse will determine the most suitable chemical peel for you.

Treats:

Pigmentation
Ageing skin
Dry & dehydrated skin
Uneven skin tone
Age spots
Redness-prone skin

Acne Lift (Light depth)

The Acne Lift peel is versatile in treating those suffering with both active acne and oily, acne prone skin. It contains a powerful blend of glycolic acid and salicylic acid. Glycolic acid destroys bonds between dead skin cells, removing build up and allowing key ingredients to penetrate beyond this layer. Salicylic acts on both the superficial cells and those clogging pores, reducing congestion responsible for blackheads, whiteheads and pustules.

Treats:

Oily skin
Acne
Acne & breakout prone skin
Visible signs of ageing

Wrinkle Lift & Wrinkle Lift FORTE (Light depth)

The Wrinkle Lift peel packs an ultra-resurfacing combination of glycolic acid and retinol (vitamin A). Visibly reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and visible signs of ageing. Glycolic acid, a powerful AHA acts as a chemical exfoliant dissolving bonds between dead skin cells in our epidermis. Retinol works in a similar fashion, however contains smaller molecules allowing for deeper penetration and work on reducing the activity of free radicals, in turn promoting the production of collagen and elastin.

Treats:

Advanced ageing skin
Fine lines and wrinkles
Rough skin complexion
Uneven skin tone
Dull skin appearance
Oily & acne prone skin

TCA Peel 10% – 35% (Medium depth)

TCA peels utilise trichloroacetic acid, and act on both the dermis and epidermis of the skin acting on rejuvenating and repairing skin cells. Treatments range from 10% – 35% TCA. The medium TCA peel can be administered in clinic by a Registered Nurse, and the deep TCA peel between 25% – 35% is performed in conjunction with a surgical treatment.

For all TCA Peels a skin consultation with our specialist Nurses is required, in order to prepare the skin a few weeks prior to having this treatment performed.

Treats:

Wrinkles
Age spots
Rough, leathery skin texture
Sun damage

As this peel is classified as a medium depth peel, clients must be aware of associated temporary discomfort, side effects and increased down time.

What happens after my treatment?

Initially after your treatment your face will look slightly red and flushed.

The light clinical peels rarely have any downtime or side effects. Its commonly known to return to work after this peel.

For a more advanced light peel, the downtime and side effects are minimal and you may experience the following 3-7 days after your treatment:

Skin shedding/peeling
Redness
Dryness
Temporary hyper or hypo pigmentation

For the medium peel, the downtime is generally 7-10 days following your treatment.

It is important to follow your aftercare instructions and not pick at your skin whilst it’s still healing.
To protect your skin from abnormal pigmentation, you will need to avoid using active AHA or BHAs for the first week after your treatment. You will need to continue to apply SPF 50+ daily and avoid direct sunlight until the skin has completed healed.

Is this treatment pregnancy safe?

Some of these peels are pregnancy safe.

Please inform our clinicians of your pregnancy so they can modify the treatment for you.

What does the treatment involve?

After your in depth skin consultation, your clinician will create a treatment plan tailored to your skin concerns.

Your skin will be cleansed and the tailored peeling agent solution will be gently applied. Depending on the type of peel, this will left on for the appropriate amount of time. You may feel light tingling sensation and slight warmth on certain areas which is minimal and manageable. In the case of a stronger peel the sensation is heightened and a fan is used to cool the area during the treatment.
The peel solution is then neutralised or removed from the area.

Following your peel, your skin will be treated to an enzyme mask to nourish and further the effects of your peel. Your nurse will apply skin specific products and educate you on the required aftercare and products, aimed at accelerating the healing process and maximising results.

How long will my results last?

Clinical peels will most often require multiple treatments spaced weeks or months apart, allowing for full and proper skin healing between treatments to create optimal results. Our clinicians will often combine this treatment with other dermal therapies to enhance results.

Many patients opt to continue their skin improvements with maintenance treatments every few months to encourage continuous improvement of skin tone and to keep those fine lines at bay. Staying on top of your skin’s condition and appearance with tailored clinical peels can keep your skin looking bright, fresh, younger, healthier and more radiant.

What are the costs?

Express Clinical Peel (no mask) $140
Refresh Clinical Peel (includes home skin care kit) $175
Rejuvenate Clinical Peel (includes Healite LED Treatment) $190
TCA 10% Peel from $259
TCA 25% – 35% Peel (includes prep products)$1520 **

**Only available to surgical patients