What is a chemical peeling?
Chemical peeling improves the condition of the skin by exfoliating the outer layers of the epidermis or/and the dermis. Depending on the type of the substance used, its concentration, and the application time, we can select the exfoliation level from shallow to very deep.
When to apply a chemical peeling?
Chemical peelings can be used to:
• reduce discoloration,
• reduce surface wrinkles and semi-deep wrinkles,
• treat acne and post-acne scars,
• treat cellulite,
• treat stretch marks,
• reduce blackheads and enlarged pores,
• prepare the skin for other treatments,
• prevent aging.
How does the skin react to a chemical peeling?
The peeling itself is not painful, although, towards the end of it, one can feel slight stinging in the skin. Directly after the peeling, the skin tends to be reddened and tightened. After a few days, the exfoliation begins.
How often should it be repeated?
The treatment consists of several chemical peelings. The exact number is determined by the problems the patient is facing. Usually, they are repeated every 7-14 days for about 2-3 months.
What are the contraindications?
• Pregnancy and lactation
• Local skin damage (abrasions, erosions, excoriations)
• Local skin inflammation (bacterial, viral, and fungal infections)
• Skin allergy
• Less than 3 months after a surgical procedure in the vicinity of the treated area
• Less than 6 months after cryotherapy in the vicinity of the treated area
• Less than 6 months after completing an oral therapy with vitamine A derivates (Roaccutane, Izotec, Curracne)
• Less than 2 weeks after an outer therapy with vitamine A derivates (Tazarotene, Adapalene, Tretinoin)
• Tendency to develop keloids
Elsner Anti-Aging Clinic offers the following chemical peelings:
Mandelic acid
Advised for:
• acne,
• post-acne scars,
• seborrheic skin,
• photo-aging,
• discoloration,
• skin revitalization.
Salicylic acid
Advised for:
• inflammatory acne and acne keloidea,
• rosacea,
• skin discoloration,
• hair follicles inflammation,
• wrinkles and feeble skin.
Pyruvic acid
Advised for:
• active acne,
• post-acne scars,
• seborrheic dermatitis,
• hyperkeratosis,
• uneven pigmentation,
• melasma,
• photo-aging.
Lactic acid
Advised for:
• photo-aging,
• shallow wrinkles,
• dehydrated skin,
• skin aging prevention.
Glycolic acid
Can be used for:
• discoloration removal (e.g. freckles, melasma, lentigo, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation),
• stimulating cell repair,
• reducing shallow as well as deeper wrinkles – the rejuvenation effect,
• reducing scars,
• skin aging prevention,
• skin softening and smoothening,
• skin hydration,
• improving the color and texture of the skin,
• treating papulopustular lesions.
Jessner's peel
Can be used for:
• photo-aging prevention,
• reducing shallow as well as deeper wrinkles – the rejuvenation effect,
• discoloration removal (e.g. freckles, melasma, lentigo, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation),
• treating papulopustular lesions and blackheads,
• treating seborrheic skin.
Target Nanopeel
Can be used for:
• photo-aging prevention,
• discoloration removal (e.g. freckles, melasma, lentigo, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation),
• treating rosacea.
Ferulac
Can be used for:
• anti-aging therapy,
• improving the overall skin condition in just a few days,
• reducing the effects of smoking,
• photo-aging prevention,
• treating sunspots on the skin,
• treating wrinkles and feeble skin,
• treating acne,
• treating dry skin.
Elsner Anti Age Clinic approaches each patient individually. Depending on the patient's particular skin problem, we apply our original mixtures. Every peeling is supplied by special formulas that strengthen the effects of the treatment.