Chemical peeling

Types of chemical peel at Clinique Main d'Or

We use two types of chemical peel at Clinique Main d'Or:

1. Gentle peels, known as "Quick Peels":

 Stimulating peel, Moisturizing peel, Brightening peel, Anti-acne peel.

2. Intermediate peels

Which are indicated to treat certain more pronounced facial imperfections.

When to use a Chemical Peel?

Here are the different indications for all combination peels:

• Prevent skin ageing
• Fine lines or diffuse wrinkles
• Dull or blotchy complexion
• Oily, acne-prone skin
• Fine scars and acne scars
• Dilated pores and clogged pores
• Brown spots
• Blackheads and microcysts
• Dark circles

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How does the Clinique Médico-esthétique work?

After thoroughly cleansing the skin, the professional gently applies the product with a brush or cotton bud. When the appearance of redness or a slight, even whitening is reached, the product is neutralized. A sensation of tingling and heat is to be expected during the session. The cost of a chemical peel includes the entire process, guaranteeing a comfortable experience for customers. Neutralization is necessary to stop the effect of the peel. A soothing and/or healing cream is then applied to provide a feeling of comfort.

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The benefits of chemical peels

The light chemical peel offers a safe method of improving skin tone and texture without requiring a period of social inactivity. Repeated treatments can produce effective results, making the cost of chemical peeling justified by the visible improvements to the skin. In contrast, intermediate chemical peeling is a more invasive option that uses stronger acids, potentially resulting in a higher cost.

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Advice from Our Medical Aesthetic Clinic

BEFORE :

• Avoid the sun for 2 months before the chemical peel to avoid pigmentary rebound (appearance of new brown spots). It is therefore necessary to apply a minimum 30+ or even 50+ sunscreen during the day.
• Based on the professional's recommendation, a personalized list of cosmetics to be used at home will be given to the patient, following a precise protocol. This approach ensures that the skin is well prepared for the chemical peel treatment, maximizing results and preventing pigmentary rebound.
• Certain medications are not recommended in combination with chemical peeling, such as antibiotics, oral or cutaneous anti-acne treatments, and beta-carotene-based dietary supplements.

DURING :

• The treatment takes around 30 minutes. Depending on the chemical peel used, a burning or itching sensation may be unpleasant, but will quickly pass.

AFTER :

• A repair cream is applied to help the skin recover. Sunlight and UV rays are contraindicated for at least one month following the last treatment.

FOLLOW-UP :

• No downtime and no visible flaking after a Quick Peel. Sometimes the skin remains red for a few hours after a gentle peel, but the next day the redness disappears. After an intermediate chemical peel, the consequences vary according to the product used. The skin may be red with whitish streaks that disappear quickly, or there may be scabs that appear 2 to 3 days after the session. They fall off about 6 to 8 days later, giving way to new, pinkish skin. It's therefore difficult to show your face during this period, as the scabs are sometimes difficult to hide, even with make-up.

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Results expected from the services of Our Medical Aesthetic Clinic

Results depend on the type of chemical peel chosen:

• The results of gentle chemical peels come gradually. In general, 3 to 5 sessions spaced 15 days apart are needed to achieve excellent results. With repeated sessions, the skin becomes clearer, softer and more toned.
• Maintenance sessions help to maintain the results obtained at a personalized pace.
• Intermediate peels show results right from the first session: skin appears clearer, more even and less oily by the 2nd week. The number of sessions depends on the strength of the product and the imperfections to be treated.

Results may vary from one individual to another.

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