Mela T® peel series is a 3 peel system for more advanced skin problems and medium depth chemical peels and is performed by an aesthetician who is trained in the Mela T application.

It is a novel chemical peeling system that allows the aesthetician to address a wide range of common cosmetic skin conditions with great efficacy, safety and patient comfort. Using a range of synergistically functioning ingredients and penetration enhancers, Mela T ® can achieve similar results to far more aggressive and invasive peels in a more controlled, comfortable and well tolerated manner. Not only is patient comfort significantly improved over traditional deeper peels, but patient satisfaction and clinical results are assured.

Mela T® peel is a full epidermal peel for hormonal pigmentation (Melasma) that is resistant to treatment with normal superficial AHA and BHA peels and contains:

Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Citric acid, TCA and Vitamin A in the form of Retinoic Acid

• Mela T is indicated for the treatment and improvement of the following cosmetic concerns
• Photo Ageing
• Actinic keratosis ( pre cancerous rough lesions)
• Solar elastosis
• Solar lentiges( age spots)
• Fine lines in the skin
• Melasma which is resistant to normal superficial epidermal peels
• Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation PIH which is the common blemish after acne has resolved
• Superficial acne scarring

• Allergy to salicylic acid
• Allergy to Resorcinol
• Open skin abrasions, or infections
• Pregnancy or breast feeding
• Thyroid problems
• Active Herpes Simplex
• Herpes simplex can be done under anti viral cover
• Keloid scarring
• Porphyria
• Autoimmune disorders
• Recent sun or sun bed exposure
• Any treatment of Vitamin A based therapy or Roaccutane in last 6 months
• Any peels or facials in last month

At Skin Renewal LaMelle Medical Peels are by trained therapists in the space of time it takes to do a traditional facial.

These treatments utilize a three stage peel consisting of

Layer 1: Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid

Layer 2: TCA

Layer 3: Vitamin A in the form of Retinoic Acid

• Only on FitzpatrickSkin types 1-5
• Treatment of photo- aging skin
• Excellent for pigmentation when other peels have failed to lift pigment after normal AHA or BHA peels
• Solar lentigenes (brown spots)
• Melasma (hormonal pigmentation) lying in the epidermis
• Post inflammatory hyper pigmentation ( blemishes after acne has resolved)
• Superficial acne scarring and fine wrinkling

Virtually any area on the body can be treated and includes skin rejuvenation of the Face, Neck, Decollete, Arms and Hands

• Mela T peel has 5-7 days downtime with a few days off work
• Mela T® peel -Peel is a full Epidermal peel
• Mela T peel has 4-5 days downtime
• Treatments can be repeated monthly if required until the desired effect is reached

After your initial consultation, you will be given a Brightening cream such as Luminesce which must be applied to the entire face daily for ten to 14 days before the peeling process can begin. This down regulates 6 enzyme pathways that produces melanin and will prevent the possibility of post inflammatory pigmentation PIH that can occur after any exfoliation procedure.

Properties and benefits of Luminesce:

• This wider inhibitory effect is an industry first, positioning the Luminesce range as one of the most innovative.
• Lamelle uses groundbreaking peptide technology (Oligopeptide 34) for treating pigmentation and has recently added 3 new peptides to the program which offers excellent results in combating epidermal age spots and post inflammatory hyper- pigmentation ( PIH).
• An added benefit is that the combination of peptides used in the range offers anti-ageing benefits to the skin as they stimulate collagen producing cells.
• Luminesce used twice daily for 8 weeks will reduce the appearance of age spots and is safe for use on all skin types unlike traditional skin lightening cosmeceutical products as well as prescription medications
• These traditional products try combating age spots with disappointing results or worse - cause hypersensitive skin, which in turn aggravates the pigmentation

Mela T® peel are full thickness epidermal peels and are not combined with other treatment unless 4 weeks of recovery and healing has taken place As an aesthetic clinic we offer anti ageing treatments and problem specific laser and light treatments as an addition to our Mela T® peel to ensure amazing results. For maximal benefit, 2 to 4 in-office professional Mela T® peel 4 weeks apart should be performed to keep the skin continuously rejuvenated. If you feel that your skin requires more intensive treatments please schedule an appointment with the aesthetic doctor to determine which medical aesthetic treatment should be prescribed.

Mela T® peels can be performed 2 weeks after injectable fillers and Botox ®. There are numerous treatments that can be combined with Mela T® peel but a period of waiting ( 2 to 64 weeks) is recommended before proceeding with other anti ageing combination treatments such as 3 D Skin Rejuvenation™, Carboxytherapy, Skin Tightening treatments and laser and light treatments.

At Skin Renewal numerous Mela T® peels have been administered to our patients with great results with minimal side effects. A there could be adverse post peel reactions, Mela T must be done by a trained therapist under the supervision of a medical doctor who is trained in handling post Mela T peel complications.

Possible reactions include:

• Excess dryness(Lamelle post barrier cream or Vaseline is recommended to protect dry areas
• Acne breakout may occur which is usually sorted out by a week long course of oral antibiotics
• Herpes Simplex( cold sores) can be precipitated and this can be managed prophylactically with an anti viral
• Pruritis( itchy skin) is very rare but can be managed with oral anti histamines
• Hyperpigmentation is uncommon if the skin is pre treated with Luminesce.

Only skin types 1 to 5 can be safely treated with Mela T® peel with minimal pain and approximately 4 to 5 days of downtime can be expected as this is full thickness epidermal peel

• Only on Fitzpatrick types 1-5
• Mela T can be used on Type 5 & 6 if there has been adequate pre treatment of the entire face with The newly launched Luminesce Brightening range
• Treatment of photo- aging
• Excellent for pigmentation when other peels have failed to lift pigment
• Actinic keratosis (pre-cancerous lesions)
• Solar lentigenes (brown spots)
• Melasma (hormonal pigmentation)
• Post inflammatory hyper pigmentation
• Superficial acne scarring and fine wrinkling

Layer 1: Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid

Layer 2: TCA

Layer 3: Vitamin A in the form of Retinoic Acid

Mela T Peel Treatments are available in Johannesburg, Sandton, Pretoria and Cape Town at the Rivonia, Parkhurst, Sandton, Fourways, Irene, Cape Quarter, Claremont, Stellenbosch and Willowbridge branches

Skin Renewal Tip:

Unfortunately "Perfect skin" has not been handed out by nature - it has to be bought and this usually comes at a price. No matter how great your skin is at 25 , the inevitable age spots, pigmentation marks, red blemishes and sagging will slowly leave their marks on one's face by the time one reaches 35 . At Skin Renewal we have recognized this problem and have come up with a customized solution to make it more affordable for the average person by combining our signature laser treatment 3 D Skin Rejuvenation™ in an affordable package over a period of time.