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A chemical peel at our doctor-led clinic near Glasgow removes dead skin cells, revealing the fresh, bright skin beneath. Facial skin peels are gentle but effective treatments for a range of skin concerns, including early signs of ageing, sun damage, and mild acne scarring.
Chemical peels are popular treatments at our award-winning medical aesthetics clinic in Lenzie, near Glasgow. Contact us today to discover how a chemical peel could benefit your skin.
Book your consultation and skin analysis by calling us on 0141 611 6116 or booking online here.
Chemical peel treatments are a type of chemical exfoliation that uses gentle acids to loosen dull, dead cells from the skin's surface layer. The acids used include glycolic acid, salicylic acid and lactic acid.
We provide light skin peels tailored to your skin's specific needs, whether you are looking for an anti-ageing treatment or help with acne scarring.
A superficial chemical peel containing lactic acid gives all skin types a fresh, healthy glow. We often use the Obagi Blue Peel Radiance Peel, containing salicylic acid.
We use facial skin peels at our Glasgow clinic to address the following concerns:
We will cleanse your skin and apply the chemical peel solution. Multiple layers may be required. You will feel warmth or tingling as the acids in the peel start working on your skin. We carefully control the peel duration, with most lasting 30 to 45 minutes. When the peel is finished, the acids are neutralised and washed away, revealing the fresh new skin beneath.
Light chemical peels will reveal fresher, brighter skin immediately. If you choose a peel protocol for more intense skin resurfacing, you may need multiple sessions with a superficial peel for the desired results.
The downtime you will need depends on the depth of the chemical peel.
Minimal downtime is required after a superficial chemical peel, although you may experience redness for 24-48 hours. You may also find your skin dry and tight. You can expect some peeling and flaking after a superficial peel, especially around the nose and chin, as the dull, dead cells on the skin's surface shed.
These side effects are mild, and most patients resume their daily routine after treatment.
Medium peels can cause redness and peeling for several days, and deep chemical peels give dramatic results but require a longer recovery time.
Superficial peels carry a low risk of complications, but your skin will need extra TLC.
Try not to pick at the areas that are peeling. Your skin will be extra sensitive, so avoid skincare with active ingredients like retinoids.
Use a broad-spectrum SPF to protect against sun exposure and avoid complications while your skin recovers.
There is a chemical peel for every skin type, as peels can be finely tailored to your skin type and individual requirements. An intensive or medium peel may cause issues for sensitive skin, but a superficial peel is unlikely to cause problems.
Our treatment team includes GMC-registered doctors, and we provide personalised, carefully controlled chemical peel treatments, with patient safety and comfort as a priority.
You may need more than one superficial peel to achieve your desired results, as each treatment is so gentle. You may see improvement after one peel, but the best results come after the cumulative impact of a short course.
Yes, chemical peels fit perfectly into a broader treatment plan designed to promote complete skin rejuvenation.
If you are looking for clearer, smoother skin with a fresh radiance, a chemical peel facial treatment could be for you.
Your journey to brighter skin and a more youthful appearance begins with an in-depth consultation and skin assessment at our clinic near Glasgow, where we assess your skin to confirm a chemical peel is the right treatment for you.
The choice of skin peel depends on the nature and severity of your concerns. We will also consider your skin type and medical history before making recommendations. Pigmentation problems may occur when chemical peels are used on darker skin, so your doctor will also bear this in mind.
Why not book your consultation today to find out more?
FrownDocs is a doctor-led medical aesthetics and skincare clinic. We are passionate about delivering the best treatments for our Glasgow patients using premium products like the Obagi Blue Peel Radiance chemical peel.
Patients travelling from Glasgow can reach our Lenzie Clinic in as little as 20 minutes by car.
FrownDocs Lenzie
29 Kirkintilloch Rd
Glasgow
G66 4RJ
Take the M8 from Cowcaddens Rd and Dobbie's Loan/A804.
Follow the M8 and M80 to Initiative Rd/A806 in North Lanarkshire.
Take exit 3 from the M80.
Continue to Kirkintilloch Rd/B757 in Lenzie.
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Visitors from around the world are drawn to Glasgow's cultural and historical sites, such as the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
The city has produced many notable people, including the comedian Billy Connolly and football manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
