Chemical Peel

What is a Chemical Peel?

A chemical peel is a medical-aesthetic treatment that renews the skin by applying a carefully selected acidic or natural agent to the surface. This controlled exfoliation removes damaged outer layers, stimulates cell turnover, and promotes the growth of new, healthier skin. The result is smoother texture, refined tone, and a rejuvenated complexion.

By encouraging dermo-epidermal regeneration, chemical peels restore skin vibrancy and help correct visible signs of aging and sun damage. At Guess Clinic, we offer gentle and medium-depth peels tailored to individual needs—always performed with precision and care to achieve natural yet noticeable improvement.

Who is it For?

Chemical peels are an effective choice for men and women seeking to refresh, clarify, and smooth their skin. They can help:

• Lighten and even out complexion.
• Reduce dark spots, pigmentation, and sun damage.
• Minimize enlarged pores and refine texture.
• Soften fine lines and wrinkles.
• Improve elasticity for a more youthful appearance.

Gentle peels are well-suited to those seeking a subtle refresh with little downtime, while medium peels provide a deeper renewal for those with more pronounced wrinkles or pigmentation. The treatment is safe for the face, neck, décolleté, and hands, where early signs of aging often appear.

Treatment Techniques

Gentle Peel

A light peel designed to revitalize without downtime, safe even for sensitive skin. Using fruit acids (AHAs) or low concentrations of trichloroacetic acid (TCA), it works by gently exfoliating the skin. Key active ingredients include:

• Glycolic Acid – smooths texture and refines pores.
• Kojic Acid – reduces pigmentation by slowing melanin production.
• Vitamin C – brightens and protects against further discoloration.
• Vitamins A & E – antioxidants that nourish and enhance peel results.

A protocol of 4 to 6 sessions, spaced about 15 days apart, is recommended for optimal results, targeting fine lines, dullness, and uneven tone.

Medium Peel

Using higher concentrations of TCA, this peel penetrates deeper into the skin. It is particularly effective for:

• Softening deeper wrinkles.
• Correcting more stubborn pigmentation.
• Restoring luminosity and firmness.

Typically, 1 to 2 sessions per year are sufficient for visible rejuvenation, making it an excellent choice for patients seeking a stronger corrective effect.

Recovery & Post-Treatment

Gentle Peel
Expect mild redness/tightness on day one and light flaking for 1–3 days. Use a gentle cleanser and bland moisturizer, avoid actives for about a week, wear SPF 30–50, and you can usually wear makeup the next day if skin is calm.

Medium Peel
Redness is stronger, with bronzing followed by sheet-like peeling around days 3–5. Keep skin well-moisturized, don’t pick, avoid actives for 10–14 days, delay makeup 48–72 hours, and use strict SPF 50 for at least two weeks.

In both cases, downtime is minimal versus more invasive treatments, and results continue to improve over the following weeks.

Results

• Smoother, brighter, more even-toned skin.
• Reduction of fine lines, sun spots, and pigmentation.
• Firmer, more youthful texture through collagen stimulation.
• A natural glow that restores freshness to the face, neck, and décolleté.

Gentle peels provide subtle progressive improvements, while medium peels create a more dramatic rejuvenation after just one or two sessions.