PEELINGS

Peelings are used in aesthetic medicine to help smooth wrinkles and fine linesby getting rid of the surface layer of the skin and thus the most badly damaged cells of the epidermis. They make the skin smoother and stimulate the synthesis of collagen and elastic fibres.

Peelings help to treat pigmentation marks, fine lines, small acne scars and sagging of the skin. Differences between the various kinds of peeling include the depth at which they work depending on the concentration of the products, the type of substance used, the time they take to produce an effect and the number of layers applied.

Surface peelings (Glycopeel, Alpha-Beta)

Surface peelings act on the epidermis and the outer layer of the dermis. They can be used to treat acneoilyskins, certain forms of lentigo and fine wrinkles. Surface peelings are carried out using glycolic acid. They can sometimes cause moderate burning and tingling sensations and any red blotches on the skin are always minimal. Complete healing takes a week and the treatments can be repeated for in-depth action.

Price: CHF 300

Medium peelings (Easy Peel, Amelan)

Medium peelings work on the deepest layers, up to the middle dermis. Medium peelings are the most painful and cause red blotches which last for a number of days, then a desquamation. Healing takes place after a fortnight. We generally use trichloroacetic acid (TCA) or Amelan to treat pigmentation marks on the skin.

Price: Easy Peel: CHF 350, Amelan subject to estimate, from CHF 1,500

Deep peelings (Phenol)

Deep peelings go all the way down to the deep layer of the dermis. They are carried out under anaesthesiological monitoring by an aesthetic surgeon.

Price: subject to estimate, from CHF 3,500

Peeling for the lips (Orange Lip Balm)

To smooth and moisturise the lips.

Price: CHF 200

Surface peelings are carried out every 10 to 15 days and are then spaced out subsequently, medium peelings less frequently. Apart from exposure to the sun (not advisable for a few days after a peeling due to the risk of cutaneous hyperpigmentation), there are no contra-indications.