Skinceutical Micropeel

If you would  like to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while reducing age spots and smoothing and rejuvenating your skin the micropeel may be the treatment for you. A micropeel is a chemical peel that provides the exfoliating and collagen stimulating benefits of glycolic and lactic acid .

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What is Micropeel?

Micropeel is a light glycolic peel that addresses many skin imperfections that affect skin complexion, texture, and clarity. Glycolic acid loosens the ‘glue’ that holds dead skin cells to the skin’s surface. A micropeel treatment exfoliates, removing the damaged top layer of skin, revealing new, vital skin beneath, but it does so gently with minimal after-effects. Micropeel is not an effective deep wrinkle or scar treatment, it is primarily used as an effective exfoliation to rejuvenate dull, clogged or rough skin.

Benefits of a Micropeel

A series of micropeels will improve the appearance of skin incrementally. You will have:

1. Softer skin
2. More even skin tone
3. Skin cleansed of dead skin cells and debris
4. Smoother, more even texture
5. Smaller pores
6. Slight lightening of sun spots and age spots
7. Softened fine lines and wrinkles
8. A fresh, revitalised and more youthful appearance

Am I a good candidate?

You are a good candidate for a Micropeel if you have:

1. Rough skin tone and texture
2. Photodamage
3. Have clogged pores and blackheads
4. Have fine lines or wrinkles
5. Have blotchy, uneven skin tone

Micropeel contraindications

You should not have a Micropeel (or any chemical peel) if you have:

1. A sensitivity or allergy to Aspirin or products containing ASA
2. Sunburned skin
3. Skin inflammation or infections
4. Active acne
5. Unhealed wounds
6. Extremely sensitive skin
7. Recently had other skin peel treatments
8. Recently taken or will take Roaccutane. Having chemical peel treatments while on Accutane increases the risk of scarring and irritation. You must discontinue Accutane for 6-months prior to a chemical peel.
9. If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant

Before the treatment

One week prior to treatment avoid:

Electrolysis, laser, waxing or other treatments that may cause skin sensitivity
Other chemical peel treatments or exfoliation treatments or products

Ensure you’ve read and understood the contraindications above.

Treatment time: 30 to 45 minutes

After the treatment

1. Your skin may be pink for several hours after the treatment.
2. You may experience mild flaking for several days.
3. Avoid heat from sun, bathing, hot showers, or saunas for 1 day.
4. Avoid strenuous exercise for 1 day.
5. Do not apply makeup for 1 day.
6. Do not scratch your skin.
7. Do not remove peeling skin by rubbing, plucking or pulling.
8. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser daily.
9. Do not use abrasive, textured wash cloths, mechanical scrubs, scrub treatments, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, retinoids, skin lighteners, wax, or strong astringents for 7 days.
10. Do not have electrolysis, waxing or chemical hair removal treatments for 7 days.
11. Avoid direct sun exposure for 1 week.
12. Use at least SPF 30 sun screen daily even if you avoid the sun.
13. Do not tan for at least 30 days.

Recovery time: No downtime, immediate improvement with incremental improvement over the course of several treatments (recommended).

How many treatments will I need?

The Micropeel is most effective as a course of several treatments over a period of a few months.