Glycolic Acid Skin Peels - Frequently Asked Questions

Is the treatment safe?
Yes. All our treatments are carried out by fully qualified practitioners who have an excellent understanding and background knowledge of Glycolic Acid Peel treatments and products. Before you begin your treatment, you will have a full consultation and thorough skin analysis.

Does the treatment hurt?
You may experience a mild stinging sensation which normally disappears within one minute.

How many treatments will I need?
During your consultation we will assess your skin type and plan a tailor made programme that will offer optimum results to suit your needs. On average we recommend a course of 6 treatments and these need to be approximately two weeks apart. It is generally expected that some result may be seen between 3-6 treatments, and a more significant result is hoped to be achieved between 6-18 treatments, however this may vary depending on the skin condition.

How long does each treatment take?
The treatment takes on average about half an hour, or an hour if you choose to go ahead with the Microdermabrasion as well.

Before and after care
2-3 weeks before the first treatment, you should begin a home care programme. Skin then will be prepared and a deeper peel can be achieved.

The concentration of the solution and the length of time that it's left on the skin are other two factors which control the depth of the peel; your practitioner will decide according to your skin condition.

If you have treatment for acne such as Accutane, it should be discontinued for approximately six months to one year before the peels can be administered.

After the peel your face may become pink, or have some dehydration or flaking of the skin. This is normal. Under no circumstance should you pick off any dead skin.

You should not sunbathe or use a sunbed in the week after your peel.

To discover more about Glycolic Peel skin treatment and how we can help you, call us today!