Peel your way to better-looking skin
Whether you’re concerned with acne scars, looking to take care of some recent sun damage, battling with age spots or anything else, chemical peels are brilliant for all sorts of skin issues.
Peels, applied to the skin, employ tried-and-tested chemical formulas to provide a rejuvenating effect, whatever your skin condition. They can hydrate your skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, offer outstanding exfoliation and help reduce blemishes and imperfections, all while encouraging your own skin to generate a more uniform skin tone.
Safe and effective chemical peels in Dublin
At Dundrum Clinic, we have an impressive selection of peels for you to choose from, each one working in a different way to combat a variety of skin conditions. For details about each peel we offer, check out the detailed information below.
And if you find you’re still stuck for choice? No problem. Let our fully trained staff guide you to the right choice for your individual requirements. A professional, initial consultation costs just €20 – refunded in full when you take up your treatment here at Dundrum Clinic.
Types of chemical peels
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- ZO 3-Step
Type: Skin renewal and stimulation for all skin types.
Indications: This 3-Step peel was specifically developed to treat a wide range of skin issues such as melasma, acne, fine lines, rough texture, large pores and dullness.
Composition: Trichloroacetic acid 10%, Salicylic Acid 17%, Lactic Acid 5%, Saponins, Glycerine and Retinol.
Treatment Cycle: This depends on your skin issues but can be up to three peels, once every three to four weeks.
Preparation: Apply creams rich in retinols six weeks prior to treatment. Avoid sunbathing 15 days before and 15 days after treatment. Do not administer medications containing aspirin 48hr before treatment. During the six days before the treatment, the patient must not use abrasive substances. It is not advisable to colour, bleach, depilate or shave the area.
Cost: €380 per session
- ZO Ossential Stimulator
Type: “Lunch Time Peel”
Indications: This quick and no fuss peel is ideal for the first signs of ageing, superficial pigmentations, mild acne, congestion, age spots, uneven skin texture and enlarged pores.
Composition: Salicylic, Lactic and Citric Acid.
Treatment Cycle: Four to six treatments at two to four-week intervals.
Preparation: Avoid sunbathing 15 days before and 15 days after treatment and stop retinol acid use three days before each peel. Do not administer medications containing aspirin 48hr before treatment. During the six days before the treatment, the patient must not use abrasive substances. It is not advisable to colour, bleach, depilate or shave the area.
Cost: €120 per session – buy three, get fourth free!
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- Acne Lift
Type: Acne Grades I and II
Indications: This peel is especially useful for oily and congested skin, acne, acne-prone skin and rough, blemished skin.
Composition: Salicylic plus Glycolic Resurfacing Solution.
Treatment Cycle: Six treatments at two-week intervals.
Preparation: Avoid sunbathing 15 days before and 15 days after treatment and stop retinol acid use three days before each peel. Do not administer medications containing aspirin 48hr before treatment. During the six days before the treatment, the patient must not use abrasive substances. It is not advisable to colour, bleach, depilate or shave the area.
Cost: €120 per session – buy three, get fourth free!
- Acne Advanced Lift
Type: Acne Grades III and IV
Indications: This peel helps to reduce acne lesions and provides antibacterial and antiseptic benefits. It also curtails over-production of oil in the skin.
Composition: Salicylic Resurfacing Solution.
Treatment Cycle: Four treatments at two-week intervals.
Preparation: Avoid sunbathing 15 days before and 15 days after treatment and stop retinol acid use three days before each peel. Do not administer medications containing aspirin 48hr before treatment. During the six days before the treatment, the patient must not use abrasive substances. It is not advisable to colour, bleach, depilate or shave the area.
Cost: €120 per session – buy three, get fourth free!
- Signature Face Lift
Type: A great option for brides and special events.
Indications: This peel is ideal for dry and sensitive skin and skin suffering from rosacea. It also aids recovery post-microdermabrasion and post-surgery.
Composition: Vitamin C and Enzyme Resurfacing Solution.
Treatment Cycle: Six treatments at two-week intervals.
Preparation: We recommend preparing your skin two weeks before treatment by applying an exfoliant and Vitamin C serum. Avoid sunbathing 15 days before and 15 days after treatment and stop retinol acid use three days before each peel. Do not administer medications containing aspirin 48hr before treatment. During the six days before the treatment, the patient must not use abrasive substances. It is not advisable to colour, bleach, depilate or shave the area.
Cost: €120 per session – buy three, get fourth free!
- Ormedic Lift
Type: Organic resurfacing peel.
Indications: This peel is especially recommended for unbalanced skin, in particular during pregnancy and for teenage skin problems.
Composition: Enzyme and Peptide Resurfacing Solution.
Treatment Cycle: Six treatments at two-week intervals.
Preparation: Avoid sunbathing 15 days before and 15 days after treatment and stop retinol acid use three days before each peel. Do not administer medications containing aspirin 48hr before treatment. During the six days before the treatment, the patient must not use abrasive substances. It is not advisable to colour, bleach, depilate or shave the area.
Cost: €120 per session – buy three, get fourth free!
- Lightening Lift
Type: Skin pigmentation improvement.
Indications: This peel is an effective solution for pigmentation issues, such as sun or brown spots, and also to resolve uneven skin tone.
Composition: Lactic/Kojic Resurfacing Solution.
Treatment Cycle: Six treatments at two-week intervals.
Preparation: Avoid sunbathing 15 days before and 15 days after treatment and stop retinol acid use three days before each peel. Do not administer medications containing aspirin 48hr before treatment. During the six days before the treatment, the patient must not use abrasive substances. It is not advisable to colour, bleach, depilate or shave the area.
Cost: €120 per session – buy three, get fourth free!
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- Melanostop
Type: Anti-ageing and depigmentation chemical peel for face and body.
Indications: This chemical peel is a very effective anti-ageing and depigmentation treatment. It’s especially useful for epidermal pigmentation lesions, such as hyperpigmentation, and superficial, lightweight solar damage. Use for both the face and body.
Composition: Azelaic acid 20 – Resorcinol 10% – Phytic acid 6%
Treatment Cycle: Four to six treatments at two-week intervals.
Preparation: We recommend the use of Glycorepair regeneration gel for up to 15 days before the treatment. Avoid sunbathing 15 days before and 15 days after treatment and stop retinol acid use three days before each peel. Do not administer medications containing aspirin 48hr before treatment. During the six days before the treatment, the patient must not use abrasive substances. It is not advisable to colour, bleach, depilate or shave the area.
Cost: €120 per session – buy a package of six for just €600!
- Modified Jessner
Type: Anti-ageing, dehydration, congestion and mild pigmentation chemical peel. It has antimicrobial, anti-ageing and anti-oxidant effects.
Indications: This peel is the ideal treatment for dull, slightly wrinkled, sensitive and dark skin and for treating chronological ageing, acne, superficial scarring and slight hyperpigmentation grade I-II.
Composition: Salicylic acid 14% – Lactic acid14% – Citric acid 8%
Treatment Cycle: Four to six treatments at two-week intervals.
Preparation: Avoid sunbathing 15 days before and 15 days after treatment and stop retinol acid use three days before each peel. Do not administer medications containing aspirin 48hr before treatment. During the six days before the treatment, the patient must not use abrasive substances. It is not advisable to colour, bleach, depilate or shave the area.
Cost: €130 per session – buy a package of six for just €650! Each treatment includes fibre mask repair.
- Mandelic
Type: A skin boosting and rejuvenating chemical peel.
Indications: An exfoliating peel especially recommended for oily, acne-prone skin. Contains anti-seborrheic properties to help reduce oil production.
Composition: Mandelic 30%
Treatment Cycle: Four to six treatments at two-week intervals.
Preparation: Avoid sunbathing 15 days before and 15 days after treatment and stop retinol acid use three days before each peel. Do not administer medications containing aspirin 48hr before treatment. During the six days before the treatment, the patient must not use abrasive substances. It is not advisable to colour, bleach, depilate or shave the area.
Cost: €120 per session – buy three, get fourth free!
- Cosmelan
Type: A chemical peel exclusively for the treatment of melasma and depigmentation.
Indications: The most effective peeling treatment for melasma.
Composition: Contains azelaic, phytic, kojic and ascorbic acids.
Treatment Cycle: Treatment is divided into two parts, beginning with an in-clinic peeling session where the peel must be left on the skin for six to 10 hours, followed by an at-home treatment lasting six to nine months.
Preparation: Avoid sunbathing 15 days before and 15 days after treatment and stop retinol acid use three days before each peel. Do not administer medications containing aspirin 48hr before treatment. During the six days before the treatment, the patient must not use abrasive substances. It is not advisable to colour, bleach, depilate or shave the area. Your therapist will inform you of any additional, specific, pre-treatment or post-treatment preparation on the day of your visit.
Cost: €535, which includes consultation, pre and post-skin scanner use, one update, Cosmelan peel and a two-month supply of Cosmelan aftercare.
TCA
Type: Trichloroacetic (TCA) chemical peels are often used to treat acne scars, hyperpigmentation, melasma and damage from the sun.
Indications: An exfoliating chemical peel. Contains essential amino acids and vitamins for your skin that help to open up clogged pores. Also contains GABA, a muscle relaxant that reduces wrinkles.
Composition: Trichloroacetic, ranging from 7-70% concentration. 70% concentration is only used to treat acne scarring.
Treatment Cycle: Your second peel should come several weeks or months after your first, depending on your skin's reaction to the initial treatment. After that, 1-2 TCA peels a year should be a suitable treatment cycle for most skin types.
Preparation: Avoid using retinoid creams or medication prior to your first treatment. Also avoid using hair removal and skin lightening products in the week before your treatment.
Cost: Starting from €180 per session.
