The table below sets out the main differences between types / brands of peels that are available at Skin Renewal and lists them in ascending order of downtime.
- Alpha Peels
- Beta Peels
- Mask Peels
- TCA Peels
- Combined Peels
- Laser Peels
Peel Type | Brand | Safe for Skin Types | Conditions | Area | Downtime | Price | Combine with other Treatments | Interval | Treatments Required |
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20 % Glycolic AHA | Neostrata | I - VI | Mild Acne-PIH*-pores - fine lines-sun damage rough texture | Face - Any area | None | From 525 | Yes | 2 Weeks | 6 |
20 % Salicylic Acid BHA | Lamelle | I - VI | Acne - rough texture - pores - PIH*- oily skin - fine lines | Face - Neck Chest - Back | None | From R450 | Yes | 2 Weeks | 6 |
Melanostop | Mesoestetic | I - VI | Difficult pigmentation - sun damage | Face - Neck | None | From R575 | Yes (usually in conjunction with Beta Lite) | 2 Weeks | 6 |
Azelan | Mesoestetic | I - VI | Acne - oily skin- PIH* | Face - Neck | None | From R575 | No | 2 Weeks | 6 |
Jessners (modified) | Mesoestetic | I - VI | Mild acne - PIH* - pores - fine lines - sun damage - rough texture | Face - Neck - Chest | 48 hours | From R575 | Yes | 2 Weeks | 6 |
Piruvex | Mesoestetic | I – IV (V&VI with caution) | Mild wrinkles- PIH*-acne-acne scarring-sun damage | Face - Neck | Mild 2 to 3 days | From R575 | Yes (effective with Lasergenesis) | 2 Weeks | 6 |
TCA 35 % Spot peel | Lamelle | I – III TRAINED DR ONLY | Sun spots- AK*- liver spots | Face | Mild 3 to 5 days | From R 750 | No | 4 Weeks | 1 to 2 |
TCA 10 & 15 % overlay | Lamelle | 15% TCA on I-III ONLY. 10% ON IV – VI WITH CAUTION AND ONE LAYER ONLY (LITE) | PIH*- Acne - Melasma | Face | Mild 3 to 4 days | From R350 | Yes | 4 Weeks | 4 to 6 |
Cosmelan Mask | Mesoestetic | I – VI | Resistant dermal pigmentation/Melasma - PIH * | Face-Neck-Chest | Mild 2 to 3 days | From R3750 | No | 2 Weeks | 2 |
Dermamelan Mask | Mesoestetic | I – VI DR ONLY | Resistant dermal pigmentation / Melasma - PIH * | Face-Neck-chest | Moderate 3 to 4 days | From R4750 | No | 4 Weeks | 2 |
Yellow Peel includes BHA, TCA 10% (2 layers only), Retinoic acid | Lamelle | I – III | POC* - PIH* - un texture - neglected areas | Face - Neck - Chest - Body - neglected areas* | Moderate 3 to 4 days | From R750 | No | 2 Weeks | 4 |
Retistore Peel | Lamelle | I - VI | Mild wrinkles - PIH* Sun damage Pigmentation Age Correct and Age Prt | Face-Neck-chest | Moderate 3 to 4 days | From R950 | No | 4 Weeks | 3 - 5 |
3D Peel | Combination Peel | I - III (DR’s Peel) | Mild wrinkles - PIH* Sun damage Melasma | Face-Neck-chest | Moderate 3 to 4 days | From R2800 | No | 4 Weeks | 2 - 4 |
TCA 15% | Lamelle | I – III | Mild wrinkles - PIH* | Face - Neck | Moderate 5 to 7 days | From R1200 | Yes | 4 Weeks | 2 to 4 |
TCA 35% | Lamelle | I – III (DR’s Peel) | Severe wrinkles; Pigmentation; Acne Scarring; Deep lines and wrinkles | Face | Moderate to severe 7 – 10 Days | From R3850 | No | 3 Months | 1 to 4 |
Blue Peel | Obagi | I – III (DR’s Peel) | Deep lines and wrinkles Full resurface Resistant Pigmentation | Face | Moderate to severe 7 – 10 Days | From R7000 | No | 1 per year | 1 |
PDT / ALA* | Omnilux LED | I – III DR ONLY | AK*- severe sun damage - DSAP*- severe acne | Face - Arms - neglected areas* | Severe 10 to 21 days | From R2400 | No | 6 weeks | 1 to 4 |
Intense Peels & Laser Peels
Pearl Fusion |
Pearl Laser on its own, without the Fractional |
3D Peel | |
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How many treatments would you need for OPTIMAL results? | 1 – 2 Treatments | 2 - 3 Treatments | 2 - 6 Treatments |
How much downtime can I expect? | 7-14 Days | 7-10 Days | 5-7 Days |
What can I expect to feel right after the treatment? | The skin will feel very hot, as if you have had severe sunburn. There will be swelling. Eyelids may be very swollen and you will feel a radiating heat. Skin will be sensitive to the touch. | The skin will feel very hot. There may very well be swelling. Skin will start to feel very tight. | The skin will feel very hot, as if you have had sunburn. The skin will start to feel tight. |
What will I feel while going through the healing process? | Skin gets very tight. The treated skin will become dark. After 2-3 days the skin will start to peel. There may be redness, itching and sensitivity. The peeling and flaking will last a few days before the skin starts to normalise. It is VERY important to follow all your post procedure instructions to ensure the best results. | Skin gets very tight. The treated skin will become dark. After 2-3 days the skin will start to peel. There may be redness, itching and sensitivity. The peeling and flaking will last a few days before the skin starts to normalise. It is VERY important to follow all your post procedure instructions to ensure the best results. | Skin gets very tight. The treated skin will become dark. After 2-3 days the skin will start to peel. There may be redness, itching and sensitivity. The peeling and flaking will last a few days before the skin starts to normalise. It is VERY important to follow all your post procedure instructions to ensure the best results. |
Explanation of acronyms:
- AK* is Actinic Keratosis (rough pre malignant sun spots)
- DSAP* is Disseminated Superficial Actinic Prokeratosis (widespread sunspots on body esp. lower legs)
- KP* is Keratosis Pilaris (roughened chicken skin on back of arms)
- Neglected areas* are Neck, Decollete (Chest), Hands, Elbows, Knees, Heels
- PDT/ ALA* is Photo Dynamic therapy with an Amino Laevulinic acid