DEEP SKIN PEEL

The new generation phenol chemical skin peel no longer requires sedation. No anaesthetics are necessary because the phenol solution itself works as an anaesthetics. Unlike previous phenol chemical skin peel, there is no risk of toxicity associated with the new formulation of phenol solution.

The entire procedure takes about an hour to complete. First, your skin will be thoroughly cleansed. The acid is then painted onto the face and monitored. If burning or stinging is a problem, a cold pack or cold air may be applied.

Phenol peels differ from your average chemical peel in that this is the deepest chemical peel available. This type of treatment works very well for fair-skinned individuals. Another advantage is that phenol peels’ effects last longer than the regular peel. Results are dramatic, and most patients are very pleased.

Phenol peels are not for everyone. Discuss with our cosmetic doctor to see if this procedure is correct for you: it is only suitable for use on the face and neck and is not recommended for dark-skinned individuals or people with heart disease.

A phenol peel works like any peel by removing the outer layers of skin where the discolouration and wrinkles lie. The difference is that since a phenol peel goes so much deeper, it is more effective at removing deep wrinkles and dark discolourations that a regular peel would not touch.

This is the deepest chemical peel available, and the effects last longer than regular peels. Results are dramatic, and most patients are very pleased.

Our cosmetic doctor will coat the treated area with protective gel and powder. You will be given postoperative instructions before sending you home.

The skin will go red and swollen over the next 24 hours. However, discomfort is minimal, requiring only paracetamols, and there may be a throbbing sensation on the face lasting around 6 hours.

Once the initial burning has worn off, it is not painful but feels tight. Over the next few days, the skin dries and looks like brownish leather. The skin will begin to peel between 5 and 7 days later and must be left to come off at its own pace.

As soon as the skin has healed, make-up may be applied over the new, pink skin. Sunscreen is mandatory for at least three months, and moisturisers are helpful.

Most phenol peel patients experience incredible results and minimal side effects, and total recovery is usually reached within ten days to two weeks.

Complications are rare with this new generation of phenol chemical peel.
Scarring can occur with strong acids but is unusual with weaker ones. The most common causes of scarring are infection and pulling off the skin before it is ready to peel off. Both of these are avoidable.

Cold sores can be activated in those prone to this kind of condition. Anti-viral medication can prevent this. Increased pigmentation may occur and resolves with time. It can be largely prevented by the religious use of sunscreen for three months after the peel.

At Essence Medical Cosmetic Clinic, we take special pride in our excellent levels of support and aftercare. We will invite you back to the clinic for follow-up reviews with your doctor after your initial treatment.

When done correctly, results from phenol peels can be dramatic and rival, if not better, those achieved with a facelift or other facial surgery. Phenol peels can be used on the whole face or concentrated on the eyelid area or around the mouth. They are particularly suited to the lines around the mouth that are often referred to as ‘smoker’s lines’ or ‘lipstick lines’.

Surgery often stretches thin, ageing skin to become even thinner, but peels have the advantage that they can help to thicken the skin and stimulate its lower layers to prevent premature visible skin ageing and repair damage that has already occurred.

Peels, particularly deep peels, encourage your skin to produce collagen and elastin fibres giving a fuller but natural look and helping to improve your skin health.

In principle, the results of a phenol peel are permanent, but after the peel, the skin will continue to age, bringing about regular skin changes due to ageing. Sensible care and protection of your skin will, however, help perpetuate the peel’s benefits. Results are not immediate; it will take a few months to judge the final result.

One can resume normal daily activities with some restrictions, such as avoiding exposure to sunlight and preventing tanning with the recommended use of sunscreen or sunblock.

Patients who have received any chemical peels will be sensitive to the sun, so it is crucial to protect the skin adequately.

1 treatment for full face  is £2,500.  Deep peel treatment for smoker’s lines only is £1,500.

If you would like to learn more about whether phenol chemical skin peel treatment might work for you, please call and arrange an appointment for a consultation with our cosmetic doctor.

This peel is not a ‘quick-fix’ beauty procedure. On the contrary, it is a serious medical and invasive procedure, and you are embarking on a ‘treatment journey that will take time.

Your ‘treatment journey’ involves having consultations and visits to the clinic. The procedure is very technical and requires a lot of preparation by you, the patient and the doctor.

Your ‘treatment journey’ also involves important aftercare for several months. This is, of course, reflected in the price of this treatment, and you must decide and conclude that the benefits of undergoing the peel outweigh the risks, potential side effects and cost.

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If you are a new patient, a booking fee will be taken at the point of making your appointment.  Please read our full terms and conditions here.

We respect that your time is valuable, and we appreciate that you understand ours is too. Unfortunately, if appointments are cancelled or rescheduled at short notice, or if you do not attend an appointment, we cannot allocate your appointment slot to someone else; however, we still have overheads and staff salaries to pay. Please read our full terms and conditions here.

Please note for all patients, a £50 fee will be charged if you cancel or reschedule ANY appointment (including appointments which do not require an upfront deposit, such as a ‘check-up’ or review appointment) less than 48 hours before the appointment time. Patients who have pre-purchased a course of treatment will forfeit one of the treatments instead of paying this fee.

Late arrival to your appointment may result in reduced treatment time or the forfeiting of the appointment. We will endeavour to ensure that your appointment runs on time. However, for reasons beyond our control, we may need to cancel or postpone your appointment at short notice. In this unlikely event, we will try to contact you in advance. We do not offer compensation if we cancel or postpone your appointment.

Please read our full terms and conditions here.

To help our patients minimise the chance of losing their deposit or pre-paid treatments, we issue text reminders a minimum of 48 hours ahead of appointments. Patients should be aware that there may be reasons beyond our control, meaning that the text message does not reach them. Patients should diarise themselves when making follow-up appointments and not rely solely on the text message from the clinic as a reminder.