Am I a Candidate

Almost everyone can benefit from a chemical peel. Peels can improve the look of your skin dramatically and can leave you looking younger and healthier.

If you have any of the following concerns you could be a candidate for a peel:

• Dry skin

• Oily skin

• Acne

• Acne scarring

• Lines and wrinkles

• Pigmentation

• Sun damage

• Dull or lifeless skin

If you have a history of poor skin healing and keloid scarring you may not be suitable for a peel, especially a stronger, deeper peel where scarring is a risk. If you have any type of infection on your face you may be best advised to wait until it clears up before having a peel. People with acne who have been using isotretinoin within the last 12 months are not suitable. People with dark skin types such as Asian or Afro-Caribbean skin are more at risk from hypopigmentation (loss of pigmentation in the skin) following a peel and may not be suitable for medium or deep peels. Anyone with heart problems should not have a Phenol peel.

The best way to discover if a peel is right for you is to have a consultation with an aesthetic practitioner who can asses your skin and talk to you about your concerns before advising what type of peel may best suit your needs.