Medical Peels

Medical Enzyme Peels Treatment Highlights

• A range of peel types and strengths, matched to your skin at assessment
• Uses cosmetic actives such as AHAs, BHAs, fruit enzymes, TCA and vitamin A
• Superficial, medium and deep options available
• A session usually takes around 15 minutes
• Medically supervised treatment

Medical peels have been a mainstay of cosmetic and skin treatments at MedAesthetics for more than a decade, and are also used to prepare the skin for other treatments such as lasers and light-based therapies. Every peel begins with a clinical evaluation of your skin to determine the most appropriate type and strength for your concern.

Treatment Discomfort:

None to moderate; varies individually

Longevity:

Several months; varies individually

Location:

Available at all MedAesthetics clinics.

Medical Enzyme Peels Treatment Cost

From $195

This is a guide only; your final cost is confirmed at a consultation and depends on the area treated and your individual plan.

Medical Enzyme Peels Before & After Images

Images shown are of actual MedAesthetics patients and are provided for reference only. Individual results and outcomes vary.

Medical Enzyme Peels Procedure Information

Treatment Areas

Concerns people use peels to address:

• Sun-damaged skin
• Signs of ageing and fine lines
• Pigmentation
• Facial redness and rosacea
• Inflamed or congested, acne-prone skin
• Skin tone and texture

Most commonly performed on the face; other areas can be assessed at consultation.

Common Names

• Chemical peel
• Enzyme peel / fruit enzyme peel
• Skin peel
• AHA / BHA peel
• Medical peel

MOA

A peel applies a cosmetic solution — acids and/or fruit enzymes — to the skin to loosen and remove the surface layer of dead skin cells, encouraging renewal of a smoother, more even layer. Some agents also help stimulate collagen. Peels are grouped by depth (superficial/light, medium and deep), and the type and strength are matched to your individual skin concern at assessment. Common agents include alpha- and beta-hydroxy acids (glycolic, lactic, tartaric, malic, citric and salicylic acid), fruit enzymes (from papaya, pineapple, pumpkin and cranberry), TCA (trichloroacetic acid) and vitamin A.

Medical Enzyme Peels Treatment Summary

Number of Treatments

Some peels are performed as a one-off, while others are done at intervals over a course, depending on your skin concern. The right approach is determined at your assessment.

Procedure Time

A session usually takes about 15 minutes.

Discomfort Level

Sensation ranges from none to mild or moderate depending on the type and strength of peel and varies between patients; you may feel light tingling, warmth or stinging.

Recovery Time

Downtime depends on the depth of peel — lighter peels often involve little to none, while medium-depth peels can involve redness and flaking for around 3 to 5 days. Individual experiences vary.

Results

The skin’s surface renews to look smoother and more even, developing over the days following treatment; results vary between individuals.

Duration of Results

Results typically last several months when supported by a home skincare routine and vary between individuals; the effect is not permanent, so repeat or maintenance treatments may be needed.

Resumption of Usual Activities

Most usual activities can be resumed immediately; it is advisable to avoid strenuous exercise, direct sunlight and chlorinated pools for about 3 days.

Aftercare

It is advisable to avoid strenuous exercise, direct sunlight and chlorinated pools for about 3 days and to support results with a home skincare routine; guidance is tailored to you at your appointment.

Medical peel at Medaesthetics

Medical Enzyme Peels General Information

Risks

The risk of serious complications is low. Possible effects include an allergic reaction (very rare), prolonged swelling for a few days (rare) and cold sores (rare).

How to Choose Your Medical Enzyme Peels Treatment Provider

Peels range from light enzyme formulas to deeper acid solutions, and recovery and risk scale with depth — so a provider who chooses the right peel matters most. Points worth raising:

• Whether your skin is assessed so the type, strength and depth of peel are matched to your concern, rather than one formula used on everyone
• Whether the practitioner explains that a light peel may involve little downtime while a medium-depth peel can mean several days of redness and flaking
• Whether your history is taken — cold sores, previous reactions, recent sun exposure or active skincare — since these affect suitability
• Whether the practitioner is registered and sets out the limitations and alternatives before you commit to a single treatment or a course

Why Choose MedAesthetics for Medical Enzyme Peels?

Because a peel’s strength and depth directly affect both the result and the recovery, the judgement behind that choice is where medical oversight counts. At MedAesthetics, peels are performed in a doctor-led clinic overseen by Dr Ehsan Jadoon (MED0001586460), Registered Medical Practitioner (general registration), by a qualified clinical team. Every peel starts with a clinical evaluation of your skin so the agent and depth are matched to your concern, and factors such as cold-sore history or sensitivity are taken into account. The benefits, likely recovery, risks and alternatives are discussed openly, with no pressure to proceed. Book a consultation to find out which peel, if any, suits your skin.

All cosmetic procedures carry risks. These include: swelling, bruising, infection, allergic reaction, asymmetrical results, vascular injury, nerve trauma, visual disturbances, psychological trauma and grievous body harm. For more information, please visit our website and find the link to the “Risks & Complications” page at the bottom of our website home page on medaesthetics.com.au. Before/After images are of actual DermAesthetics/Medaesthetics patients as well as stock images provided by the medical product suppliers. These images are for reference purposes only. Individual results may vary. Please obtain expert opinion from at least two different medical providers before undergoing any cosmetic treatment.

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