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Chemical Peel

At Westside Medical & Aesthetics we provide multiple types of Chemical peels

To give your skin a natural glow you can choose from either of our highly effective superficial peels

 Imagine your skin at its very best: smooth, soft, radiant - a reflection of your good health. This can be the result of our chemical peels, which use Medical grade glycolic acid to reveal fresh, smooth skin and stimulate the formation of new, skin-firming collagen. The treatment is highly effective in revitalizing dull, rough skin; reducing irregular, brown pigmentation, age spots and freckles; and diminishing fine lines and mild acne scars. Men and women of any skin color can be treated successfully with light chemical peels. We also have specialized peels for teenage and adult acne, as rosacea

This peel does not require a long recovery time, and you'll notice an improvement almost immediately. On your initial consultation, we will assess your skin, address your specific concerns and plan an individualized treatment program for you. Glycolic Peel AG: Glycolic acid is recommended for all skin types.  It helps reduce the fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage and acne scarring.  

Glycolic Acid which is ideal for aged and pigmented skin

Salicylic Acid (supplied by Skin Ceuticals) which is perfect for acne and sensitive skins.

These peels are designed for those clients who want slow gentle results, there will be very little down time which means you can fit the treatment around your normal daily activities. To gain the maximum results it is best to use an AHA for a week prior to commencing the Peel. The treatment itself is not too uncomfortable – a slight tingling sensation is felt as the peel is being applied. A cooling vitamin C face mask is applied after treatment to enhance the effects and to cool the skin. A slight tingling may occur and your skin may be more red than usual for up to an hour afterwards. It is important to follow the aftercare advice given by your practitioner. A high sun factor most be worn at all times.

 TCA

This is a highly effective medium peel, to treat those first fine lines, skin discolouration and acne. It is well tolerated by the skin. It should be applied in 4 weekly sessions. There is no downtime and you can carry on with your activities as normal. There is no need to prepare the skin beforehand. While the peel is being applied, you will feel a sensation of warmth on your face that is perfectly bearable. The first 2 days after the peel, your face feels a little tight. By the 3rd and 4th day, your skin will flake more noticeably.

You will be advised by your practitioner on your post care regime, and it is important that you follow the advice given. Again you must always wear high sun factor to protect your skin.

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VITALIZE PEEL FROM SKIN MEDICA

Vitalize Peel helps fight the effects of time, sun damage, and environmental assaults. This powerful yet non-damaging peel can take years off aging skin.

•                 Addresses various skin conditions, such as pigmentation abnormalities, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, melasma, and photodamage

•                 Effective (achieve visible improvement after one treatment, significant results after a series of treatments)

•                 Can be customized for the treatment of each specific condition

•                 May be performed on Skin types I- VI

•                 Little or no down time

•                 Peeling solution combined with Retinoic acid creates more exfoliation than other chemical peels same depth

•                 Well tolerated (minimum or no burning, peeling solution has pH 2-3, higher than most chemical peels)

Easy to use (does not require timing or neutralization)

ILLUMINIZE PEEL FROM SKIN MEDICA

This non-invasive very superficial chemical peel utilizes a novel approach to chemical peeling with a newer generation of alpha-hydroxy acids (mandelic acid and malic acid) in combination with phytic acid and commonly used peeling agents (salicylic acid and resorcinol) to maximize skin rejuvenating effects with low irritation.

•                 Increase skin glow and radiance

•                 Tightens the skin and restores a more youthful appearance

•                 Improves clarity, color and skin texture

•                 Patients achieve enhancement of skin appearance with minimal downtime and discomfort

•                 Appropriate for first-time chemical peel patients or patients looking for a gentle, very superficial peel

•                 May be performed on Skin types I- VI

Little or no visible peeling

REJUVENIZE PEEL FROM SKIN MEDICA

Rejuvenize Peel is an advanced formulation of peeling agents, with a built-in anti-irritant and penetration enhancer that provides controlled exfoliation of the uppermost damaged layers of the skin to reveal fresher and healthier skin. Provides predictable results with minimal down time.

•                 Effective for use on skin with sun damage, melasma, pigmentary changes and acne scarring

•                 Noticeable improvement with just one peel

•                 Recommended for Skin types I-VI

•                 Can be used on skin types V-VI after the patient has established tolerability to Vitalize Peel, or with physician consent

•                 Well tolerated with minimal "down time"

•                 Easy to use (does not require timing or neutralization)

A novel synthetic surfactant, Isoceteth-20, creates more uniform peeling while controlling penetration of salicylic acid, and therefore reduces skin irritation associated with the stronger chemical peels without diminishing peeling effect