The table below sets out the main differences between types / brands of chemical peels that are available at Skin Renewal and lists them in ascending order of downtime.
- Doctors Only Peels
- Advanced Peels
- Combo/Intermediate Peels
- Basic (Entry Level or Maintenance) Peels
- Laser Peels (More commonly referred to as Laser Resurfacing)
Neostrata 20% Glycolic AHA
Skin type: Safe for skin types I - VI
Conditions: Mild General Resurfacing (younger patients 18-25yrs) Acne-PIH*-pores/fine lines/sun damage/rough texture.
Downtime: None
Combine with other treatments: Yes
Interval: 2 weeks
Treatments required: 6
Lamelle Lite 20% Salicylic Acid BHA
Skin type: Safe for skin types I - VI
Conditions: Acne/Rough Texture/Congestion/Superficial pigmentation.
Downtime: 0-24 hours
Combine with other treatments: Yes
Interval: 2 weeks
Treatments required: 6
Lamelle 20% Salicylic Acid BHA
Skin type: Safe for skin types I - VI
Conditions: Acne/Rough Texture/Congestion/Superficial pigmentation.
Downtime: 0-48 hours
Combine with other treatments: Yes
Interval: 2 weeks
Treatments required: 6
Simildiet SD Ferulic
Skin type: Safe for skin types I - IV
Downtime: None
Combine with other treatments: Yes
Interval: 2 weeks
Treatments required: 6
Simildiet SD Azelaic
Skin type: Safe for skin types I – IV
Conditions: Acne/Oily Skin/PIH*/Melasma
Downtime: None
Combine with other treatments: Yes
Interval: 2 weeks
Treatments required: 6
Lycoderm Radiance Peel
Skin type: Safe for skin types I -IV
Conditions: Mild Acne/PIH/Sun Damage/Texture
Downtime: 48 hours
Combine with other treatments: Yes
Interval: 2 weeks
Treatments required: 6
Simildiet SD Glycolic 70% (Face)
Skin type: Safe for skin types I – IV
Conditions: Lines & Wrinkles/Anti-ageing
Downtime: Mild 2-4 days
Combine with other treatments: Yes
Interval: 3 weeks
Treatments required: 6
Simildiet SD Azelaic + Ferulic
Skin type: Safe for skin types I - IV
Conditions: Sun Damage/Melasma
Downtime: Mild 1-2 days
Combine with other treatments: Yes
Interval: 2 weeks
Treatments required:
Neostrata 70% Glycolic Acid AHA (Body)
Skin type: Safe for skin types I – VI
Conditions: Acne/Rough Texture/KP*/PIH*/Sun Damage
Downtime: Mild 2-3 days
Combine with other treatments: No
Interval: 2 weeks
Treatments required: 4-6
Simildiet SAMA Peel
Skin type: Safe for skin types I - VI
Conditions: Acne/Rough Texture/KP*/PIH*/Sun Damage/Pigmentation/Fine lines & wrinkles
Downtime: Mild 3-4 days
Combine with other treatments: Yes
Interval: 4 weeks
Treatments required: 4-6
Lamelle TCA 10% with 15% overlay
Skin type: Safe for skin types I – III only
Conditions: PIH*- Acne - Sun Spots- Superficial sun damage
Downtime: Mild 3-4 days
Combine with other treatments: Yes
Interval: 4 weeks
Treatments required: 4-6
Pigment Control Peel
Skin type: I – VI
Conditions: Sun damage/ melasma / pigmentation / POC* / PIH* / Uneven Texture/Neglected Areas
Downtime: Mild 3-4 days
Combine with other treatments: No
Interval: 2 weeks
Treatments required: 4
Mesoestetic Cosmelan Mask
Skin type: Safe for skin types I - VI
Conditions: Resistant dermal pigmentation/Melasma/PIH*
Downtime: Moderate 3-4 days
Combine with other treatments: No
Interval: 2 weeks
Treatments required: 2
Mesoestetic Dermamalan Mask
Skin type: Safe for skin types I – VI (Doctor only)
Conditions: Resistant dermal pigmentation/Melasma/PIH*
Downtime: Moderate 3-6 days
Combine with other treatments: No
Interval: 2 weeks
Treatments required: 4
Lamelle Yellow Peel - Includes BHA, TCA 10%, Retinoic Acid (MPM)
Skin type: I – III (IV – VI NO TCA)
Conditions: POC*/PIH*/uneven texture/neglected areas
Downtime: Moderate 3-6 days
Combine with other treatments: No
Interval: 2 weeks
Treatments required: 4
3D Peel – Includes Ferulic, TCA and MPM3
Skin type: I – III (Doctor only)
Conditions: Mild wrinkles/PIH*/Sun damage
Downtime: Moderate 3-7 days
Combine with other treatments: No
Interval: 4 weeks
Treatments required: 2-4
Pearl Fusion
What does this treatment address?
- Deep lines and wrinkles
- Deep scars / acne scars
- Sagging skin
- Rough leathery, sever sun damaged skin
- Sunspots, pigmentation and mild sun damage
- Actinic keratosis (pre-cancerous rough lesions)
- Dry, ageing skin with rough texture
- Fine lines and fine wrinkles
- Oily skin with enlarged pores
- Superficial scarring
Treatments required for optimal results: 1-2
Downtime: 7-14 days
What to expect after the treatment: The skin will feel very hot, as if you have had severe sunburn. There will be swelling. Eyelids may be very swollen, and you will feel a radiating heat. Skin will be sensitive to the touch
What to expect during the healing process:Skin gets very tight. The treated skin will become dark. After 2-3 days the skin will start to peel. There may be redness, itching and sensitivity. The peeling and flaking will last a few days before the skin starts to normalise. It is VERY important to follow all your post procedure instructions to ensure the best results.
Pearl Laser on its own, without the Fractional
What does this treatment address? Rough leathery, sever sun damaged skin
- Sunspots, pigmentation and mild sun damage
- Actinic keratosis (pre-cancerous rough lesions)
- Dry, ageing skin with rough texture
- Fine lines and fine wrinkles
- Oily skin with enlarged pores
- Superficial scarring
Treatments required for optimal results: 2-3
Downtime: 7-10 days
What to expect during the healing process: The skin will feel very hot. There may very well be swelling. Skin will start to feel very tight.
What to expect during the healing process: Skin gets very tight. The treated skin will become dark. After 2-3 days the skin will start to peel. There may be redness, itching and sensitivity. The peeling and flaking will last a few days before the skin starts to normalise. It is VERY important to follow all your post procedure instructions to ensure the best results.
3D Peel
What does this treatment address? Mild actinic keratosis (pre-cancerous rough lesions)
- Sunspots, pigmentation and mild sun damage
- Dry, ageing skin with rough texture
- Fine lines and fine wrinkles
- Oily skin with enlarged pores
- Superficial scarring
Treatments required for optimal results: 2-6
Downtime: 3-7 days
What to expect during the healing process: The skin will feel very hot, as if you have had sunburn. The skin will start to feel tight.
What to expect during the healing process: Skin gets very tight. The treated skin will become dark. After 2-3 days the skin will start to peel. There may be redness, itching and sensitivity. The peeling and flaking will last a few days before the skin starts to normalise. It is VERY important to follow all your post procedure instructions to ensure the best results.
Explanation of acronyms:
- AK* is Actinic Keratosis (rough pre-cancerous sunspots)
- DSAP* is Disseminated Superficial Actinic Porokeratosis (widespread sunspots on body especially lower legs)
- KP* is Keratosis Pilaris (roughened, bumpy skin most commonly found on back of arms)
- Neglected areas* are Neck, Decollate (Chest), Hands, Elbows, Knees, Heels, Forearms, Shoulders