Skin
Microneedling
Controlled micro-injuries to the skin surface to prompt it to remodel itself.
From£190
2 daysMedical peel
A prescription-strength acid applied for a few minutes to lift the surface layer of the skin.
From£120Indicative. Confirmed at consultation.
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- Takes
- 30 minutes
- Away from work
- 2–4 days
- You see it
- Once the peeling has finished, about a week
- It lasts
- Cumulative; usually a course of three
- Performed by
- Prescribing nurse
Who this is not for
- During pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
- Anyone taking oral isotretinoin, or who has taken it in the last six months.
- Anyone with an active cold sore, eczema or open skin in the area.
- Anyone who cannot stay out of the sun for two weeks afterward.
What happens on the day
The skin is cleaned and degreased, the solution is applied and left on for a few minutes, and it is neutralised or washed off. It stings for the first thirty seconds and then settles to warmth.
You leave looking as though you have caught the sun. The peeling starts on the second or third day and takes another two or three to finish, and it is obvious enough that people book this with a quiet week ahead of them.
This is the one treatment here where the aftercare decides the result.
Aftercare
- The skin is red for a day, then flakes for two to three.
- Do not pick it. Picking a peeling face is how a peel leaves a mark.
- Sunscreen every day for two weeks, no exceptions.
- No retinoids or acids at home for a week.
This page is information, not a diagnosis. What is right for you is decided at a consultation.
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