Chemical peels are professional skin treatments that may be considered as part of an individualised treatment plan for selected skin concerns. They involve the application of selected peel solutions under professional supervision.
At Dermé Aesthetic Clinic in Camberwell, chemical peel consultations and treatment planning are based on your skin characteristics, concerns, medical history and suitability. Your practitioner will assess your skin before recommending an appropriate peel or skin program. Dermé is a doctor-led clinic led by Dr Amir Masoudi, cosmetic doctor, who can assess or refer where appropriate.
Dermé offers a range of peel options and depigmentation programs. These include AHA peels, BHA peels, TCA peels, Cosmelan® Depigmentation Treatment, Dermamelan® Depigmentation Treatment and Dermamelan® Intimate Depigmentation Treatment. Depending on assessment, your treatment plan may also incorporate professional skincare, LED Light Therapy, Lumixa Fluorescent Light Energy treatment, skin needling, microdermabrasion or laser-based treatments where appropriate.
Chemical peels may be considered for selected concerns including:
Not every concern is suitable for chemical peel treatment. Consultation is important to determine whether a peel is appropriate and whether alternative treatment options should be considered.
Your treatment process begins with a consultation. This allows your practitioner to assess your skin characteristics, treatment concerns, skincare routine, treatment history and goals before recommending an appropriate treatment approach.
Your consultation may include:
AHA peels use alpha hydroxy acids such as glycolic acid or lactic acid to exfoliate surface skin cells. These peels may be considered for selected concerns relating to skin tone, surface texture and skin appearance.
AHA peels are generally superficial peel treatments and are often associated with minimal downtime. Suitability depends on skin type, treatment goals and practitioner assessment.
BHA peels use oil-soluble ingredients such as salicylic acid, which may assist in exfoliating within congested pores. These peels may be considered as part of a treatment plan for oily, congested or acne-prone skin.
BHA peels can be considered as part of a broader skin treatment plan. Active, inflamed or worsening acne should be assessed to determine whether a peel is appropriate at that stage.
TCA peels are a medium-depth peel option that may be considered for selected skin concerns following consultation and assessment.
TCA peels are generally associated with more downtime than superficial peels. Peeling, dryness, redness and temporary skin sensitivity may occur during recovery. Suitability depends on skin type, pigmentation risk, medical history and preparation.
Cosmelan® is a professional depigmentation program that may be considered for selected pigmentation concerns, including melasma, post-inflammatory pigmentation and uneven skin tone.
Cosmelan® typically involves an in-clinic application followed by a structured homecare program. Adherence to aftercare instructions and sun protection recommendations is important.
Dermamelan® is a professional depigmentation program that may be considered for selected pigmentation concerns following assessment of skin type, pigmentation characteristics and suitability.
As with any depigmentation program, treatment suitability depends on skin characteristics, pigmentation depth, sensitivity, lifestyle factors and commitment to aftercare.
Dermamelan® Intimate is designed for selected pigmentation concerns affecting intimate or delicate body areas.
This treatment requires consultation, assessment and individualised aftercare guidance. Suitability depends on the treatment area, skin characteristics, cause of pigmentation and any underlying skin conditions that may require further assessment.
Dermé’s peel menu and treatment options may be updated over time. During consultation, your practitioner may recommend an appropriate peel or skin program based on your skin characteristics, concerns and treatment goals.
Options may include superficial peels, acne-focused peels, pigment-focused programs, resurfacing peels and professional homecare products where appropriate.
Selected chemical peels may be considered as part of a treatment plan for oily, congested or acne-prone skin.
Depending on assessment, treatment planning may also incorporate LED Light Therapy, Lumixa Fluorescent Light Energy treatment or professional skincare products where appropriate.
If acne is inflamed, painful, cystic or worsening, consultation is important before treatment. Dermé has a cosmetic doctor on site who can assess or refer where appropriate.
Pigmentation concerns require careful assessment and treatment selection. Some pigmentation concerns may be suitable for peel treatments or depigmentation programs, while others may require an alternative treatment approach.
For melasma, post-inflammatory pigmentation or pigmentation affecting olive, Asian and darker skin types, a gradual treatment approach may be recommended. Cosmelan® or Dermamelan® may be considered where appropriate following assessment.
Chemical peels may be considered for selected concerns relating to skin texture, uneven skin tone and surface skin irregularities.
Depending on the concern being assessed, a peel may be performed as a standalone treatment or incorporated into a broader skin treatment plan that may include skin needling, microdermabrasion, LED Light Therapy or Lumixa Fluorescent Light Energy treatment where appropriate.
Chemical peels may also be considered for selected body areas where concerns such as congestion, texture irregularities or pigmentation are present.
Common treatment areas may include the back, chest, shoulders, arms or selected intimate areas where appropriate treatments are available.
Body skin can respond differently to facial skin, therefore treatment selection, strength and aftercare should be tailored accordingly.
Professional skincare may form part of a chemical peel treatment plan.
Your practitioner may recommend products such as cleansers, moisturisers, sunscreen, pigment-focused skincare, acne-focused skincare or other products considered appropriate for your skin characteristics and treatment plan.
A personalised homecare plan may be recommended to:
Using unsuitable active ingredients too close to treatment may increase irritation or recovery time. Your practitioner will advise which products may need to be temporarily paused.
The skin is cleansed and prepared before application of the peel solution.
Depending on the peel selected, temporary tingling, warmth or stinging sensations may occur during treatment.
The peel may be neutralised or removed in clinic, or you may receive specific instructions if home removal is required.
Appropriate post-treatment skincare products and sunscreen may be applied following treatment. Your practitioner will provide aftercare instructions before you leave the clinic.
Recovery varies depending on the peel selected and individual skin response.
Superficial peels may result in mild dryness, tightness or flaking. Medium-depth peels may be associated with more noticeable peeling, redness, sensitivity and temporary pigment darkening during recovery.
Common temporary effects may include redness, warmth, tightness, dryness, mild swelling, pinpoint bleeding, flaking and skin sensitivity.
Following aftercare instructions is important after chemical peel treatment.
Aftercare may include:
Chemical peels are not suitable for everyone and require appropriate assessment.
Potential risks may include irritation, prolonged redness, sensitivity, breakouts, pigment changes, infection, scarring or worsening pigmentation.
Additional caution may be required for individuals with sensitive skin, eczema, dermatitis, recent sun exposure, recent tanning, certain medications, a history of cold sores, impaired healing, pregnancy, breastfeeding or skin types at increased risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Your practitioner will discuss suitability, risks and limitations during consultation. Individual outcomes and recovery experiences vary.
Treatment requirements vary depending on the concern being assessed, peel type, treatment plan and individual response.
Some individuals may undergo a single treatment session, while others may require multiple treatments and ongoing skincare as part of a broader treatment plan.
Your practitioner will recommend an appropriate treatment schedule based on assessment and treatment response.
At Dermé Aesthetic Clinic, chemical peels are selected following individual assessment rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Our approach includes:
The most appropriate peel depends on factors such as your skin characteristics, treatment concerns, skin sensitivity, medical history and treatment goals.
AHA peels may be considered for selected concerns relating to skin tone and surface texture. BHA peels may be considered for oily or acne-prone skin. TCA peels may be considered for selected skin concerns following assessment. Cosmelan® or Dermamelan® may be discussed for selected pigmentation concerns where appropriate.
A consultation is required to determine which treatment option may be suitable for you.
Selected chemical peels may be considered as part of a treatment plan for acne-prone or congested skin.
However, inflamed, cystic or worsening acne should be assessed before treatment to determine whether a chemical peel or an alternative treatment approach is more appropriate.
At Dermé, treatment planning for acne-prone skin may involve a combination of treatment options depending on the individual presentation and suitability.
Chemical peels and depigmentation programs may be considered for selected pigmentation concerns following consultation and assessment.
Melasma and post-inflammatory pigmentation require careful treatment planning, as some treatment approaches may not be suitable for all skin types.
Cosmelan® is a professional depigmentation program that may be considered for selected pigmentation concerns.
A chemical peel is a controlled exfoliation treatment that uses selected chemical solutions to exfoliate surface skin cells.
Your practitioner will discuss which option may be appropriate based on your skin characteristics and treatment concerns.
Dermamelan® is a professional depigmentation program that may be considered for selected pigmentation concerns following assessment and consultation.
Treatment generally includes an in-clinic component together with a structured homecare program.
The degree of peeling varies depending on the peel selected and individual skin response.
Some peels may result in mild dryness or flaking, while others may be associated with more visible peeling during the recovery period.
Recovery varies depending on the treatment performed and individual skin response.
Superficial peels are often associated with minimal downtime, while medium-depth peels and depigmentation programs may involve redness, dryness, peeling or temporary skin sensitivity.
As with any cosmetic procedure, chemical peels carry potential risks and side effects.
These may include redness, swelling, dryness, skin sensitivity, temporary breakouts, infection, prolonged irritation, reactivation of herpes simplex infection, pigment changes, delayed healing and post-inflammatory pigmentation.
A consultation is required to assess suitability and discuss potential risks before treatment.
Your practitioner will provide individual aftercare instructions.
Depending on the treatment performed, you may be advised to avoid makeup during the initial recovery period.
Preparation instructions vary depending on the peel selected and your skin characteristics.
You may be advised to temporarily avoid retinoids, exfoliating products, waxing, tanning or selected skincare products before treatment.
Your practitioner will provide specific pre-treatment instructions.
Aftercare recommendations may include avoiding:
Your practitioner will advise when normal skincare activities may be resumed.
Chemical peels may be suitable for some individuals with darker skin tones. However, treatment selection requires careful assessment because some skin types may have an increased risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Appropriate treatment selection, preparation and aftercare are important considerations.
Treatment frequency depends on the peel selected, your skin characteristics, treatment goals and recovery response.
Your practitioner will recommend an appropriate treatment schedule based on individual assessment.
No. Although both are professional skin treatments, they are different in purpose and how they are performed.
A facial typically focuses on cleansing, exfoliation, hydration and general skin maintenance. A chemical peel involves the application of a carefully selected peel solution to exfoliate the skin in a controlled manner as part of an individualised treatment plan.
The most appropriate treatment depends on your skin characteristics, concerns and treatment goals. During your consultation, your practitioner will assess your skin and discuss whether a chemical peel, facial or another treatment option may be appropriate for you, along with the potential risks, limitations, expected recovery and alternative treatment options.
If you have developed pigmentation or other skin concerns following a chemical peel performed elsewhere, we recommend booking a consultation for assessment.
There are several possible causes of pigmentation changes after skin treatments, and management depends on factors such as your skin type, the nature of the pigmentation, your treatment history and any underlying skin conditions. During your consultation, your practitioner will assess your skin and discuss appropriate management options, which may include observation, professional skincare, or other treatment approaches where suitable.
Not all cases are suitable for further treatment immediately. Your practitioner will also discuss potential risks, limitations and whether referral or an alternative management approach may be appropriate.
