You are here Home / Aesthetic Treatments / Chemical Peels

Chemical Peels

Lots of people want to improve the texture of their skin and reduce the signs of ageing, scars or blemishes. Wendy Kos offers a range of chemical peels that can help restore a younger, fresher appearance.

There are various types of chemical peel and they all achieve different results. Superficial peels are quick to apply, the time needed for healing is minimal and they can be performed once per week. Medium peels can achieve better and longer lasting results for blemishes, fine lines and facial scarring. A deep peel will achieve a more dramatic effect and help reduce more severe facial wrinkles and hyper-pigmentation. It will also improve elasticity and tone. The deeper the peel the better the results.

Wendy Kos specialises in the safe application of chemical peels. She can advise you on the best and most appropriate procedure for you.

Wendy currently offers the following chemical peels:

Glycolic Skin Peel

This treatment is perfect for acne, fine lines, open pores, hyperpigmentation and it also keeps the skin healthy! It brightens all skin types, particularly dull, oily skin. This is the mildest peel and has no downtime, it doesn't hurt and peeling is not visible. This is a good preventative treatment for younger and older skins. The treatment lasts 30 – 45 minutes. You can have one per week or one per month depending on your skin.

Pumpkin Peel

Just like the Glycolic skin peel, this procedure treats acne, fine lines, hyperpigmentation and keeps skin healthy. It also closes large pores and brightens all skin types particularly dull, oily, thick skin. It works faster and deeper than a glycolic peel. The skin might peel slightly but it should recover within one week. No time is needed off work and stinging is minimal. The treatment lasts approx 45 - 60mins. You can have one treatment or a course of three treatments, one every fortnight.

TCA 7% Peel - two coats

This medium/deep peel treats fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, sun-damaged skin and closes open pores. It tones and softens the skin, giving clarity of colour. It is a strong peel and it does sting. Your skin should be healed in 5 - 7 days but you may need 2 - 3 days off work or to recover over a weekend. Only one peel per six months is possible. Treatment lasts approx 60 - 90 minutes.

TCA 7% Peel - four coats

As above but deeper and more effective.

TCA 15% Blue peel

This deep peel treats sun damage, hyperpigmentation, lines and wrinkles. It's great for dull, aged, sun-damaged skin. It tones, softens and clarifies the skin. It is quite painful, stings and you will feel a hot sensation. Skin may look red, dry and browner for two weeks. You might need one week off work. Only one treatment is necessary, can have another in 1 - 2 years. The treatment lasts approx 90 to 120 minutes.

This treatment is not suitable for people with active acne, Fitzpatrick III or darker or patients under the age of 30 years.