What is an Alpha Hydroxy or Beta Hydroxy Peels?

These peels are a quick, no downtime procedure that renews the skin by lifting dead cells off the surface of your skin and stimulating metabolism of the cells underneath. With a series of chemical peels you can quickly achieve substantial improvement in the appearance of superficial lines and uneven pigmentation, while making your skin look and feel softer, smoother, and more radiant. Acne scars and enlarged pores may become less noticeable, and acne breakouts may be reduced.

Peels - Conditions

• Ageing décolleté
• Ageing Hands
• Ageing Neck
• Eye Dark Circles
• Discoloration
• Dull Skin
• Eye Wrinkles
• Sun Damaged Skin
• Wrinkles
• Acne
• Age Spots
• Dry Skin
• Hormonal Pigmentation
• Pores
• Rough Texture

What preparation of the skin is needed prior to an exfoliation procedure?

After your initial consultation, you will be given a Brightening cream such as Luminesce which must be applied to the entire face daily for ten to 14 days before the peeling process can begin. This down regulates 6 enzyme pathways that produces melanin and will prevent the possibility of post inflammatory pigmentation PIH that can occur after any exfoliation procedure.

Properties and benefits of Luminesce:

• This wider inhibitory effect is an industry first, positioning the Luminesce range as one of the most innovative.
• Lamelle uses groundbreaking peptide technology (Oligopeptide 34) for treating pigmentation and has recently added 3 new peptides to the program which offers excellent results in combating epidermal age spots and post inflammatory hyper- pigmentation ( PIH).
• An added benefit is that the combination of peptides used in the range offers anti-ageing benefits to the skin as they stimulate collagen producing cells.
• Luminesce used twice daily for 8 weeks will reduce the appearance of age spots and is safe for use on all skin types unlike traditional skin lightening cosmeceutical products as well as prescription medications.

These traditional products try combating age spots with disappointing results or worse - cause hypersensitive skin, which in turn aggravates the pigmentation

What To Expect After a Beta Hydroxy Chemical Peel?

• Usually the skin is normal immediately after a mild beta hydroxy peel and makeup may be applied after your session the skin immediately looks and feels noticeably smoother and tighter.
• Depending upon the strength of the beta hydroxy acid chemical peel, a mild redness of the skin and dryness may occur following the procedure followed by mild scaling that ends within three to seven days.
• Mild peels may be repeated at one to four-week intervals for a series of 6 peels until the desired clinical effect is achieved.
• With each additional treatment, you should see incremental gains in the overall appearance of the skin. Your skin usually feels tighter and smoother but may also feel a little sting or itch.
• You will care for your skin by using a mild non-abrasive cleanser or other mild products for five days as well as
• protecting your new skin with adequate sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as an active ingredient. In addition, it is best to avoid prolonged sun exposure.

Anti Ageing and problem specific optional extras after a Beta Hydroxy Peel are for:

• Acne using TCA overlays with peels
• Acne scarring peels+ Dermaroller
• Firming using transdermal DMAE, LIPOIC ACID and Silicium.
• Hydrating using transdermal Dermaroller with Hyaluronic Acid
• Hormonal Pigmentation using TCA overlays

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