During Treatment

How your treatment is performed will depend on the type of peel you are having.

Typically with a superficial peel your skin will be cleansed and the peeling solution will be applied. In some cases this is removed after a few minutes and in others you may leave the clinic with it on and remove it at home later. During the peel you should feel nothing more than a slight tingling or stinging sensation. With many superficial peels you won’t feel anything. The treatment is really quick and easy and can take as little as 10 minutes.

With Medium depth peels the skin is also thoroughly cleansed before the peeling solution is applied. In some cases a fan is used to cool the face. The peel will then be neutralized and removed. As this is a medium depth peel expect the treatment to be more uncomfortable than a light peel. You may feel some stinging, burning and irritation.

With deep peels like Phenol peels, a local anaesthetic will be used to numb the face first. You may also be given a sedative. Deep peels are often performed in conjunction with a face-lift or other surgical procedures when you are under general anaesthetic. Deep peels can be quite dangerous and cause irregular heart beat so you will be kept on a heart monitor. If you are having your whole face done then the peel will be applied to one side first and then removed after about 30 minutes before the other side is done. When the peel is applied to your skin it turns white. When the peel has been removed Vaseline or waterproof tape may be applied to help it work more effectively. As you are under anaesthetic you should not feel pain during the treatment.