PIRUVEX

The Piruvex peel combines Pyruvic acid and Lactic acid which renews the skin by lifting dead cells off the surface and stimulating proliferation of the cells in the basal layer underneath, resulting in a healthier living zone of the skin. With a series of Piruvex Peels you can treat the appearance of lines and wrinkles, while while achieving your other skin goals. Acne scars, enlarged pores, uneven skin tone and photo ageing may become greatly improved. This peel has been specifically designed for the treatment of sun damage, photo ageing, sunspots and skin rejuvenation.

Please note that all exfoliation treatments make your skin more sensitive to the sun and a sunscreen of SPF# 30 should be used daily, and sun exposure avoided.

The patient needs to be prepared with our at home 10 day Glycolic ampule set as well as our ABC treatment kit. This is all available at our clinic in Bondi Junction. Hydration is vitally important. Since each patient’s needs are different, it would be best for the patient to come and see one of our specialists first to get the products suited for their needs, which will then prepare them for the peel.

Immediately after the peel, the skin will appear quite pink and in some cases, the skin may feel sensitive. Within about 3 days, you will start to flake for about 5 days (in some cases, the flaking may take a few days longer). Most flaking will appear on the areas where there is the most damage.

TCA

A superficial TCA (Trichloracetic Acid) Peel is a quick, mild downtime treatment that renews the skin by lifting dead cells off the surface of the skin and stimulating the metabolism of the cells underneath. With a series of TCA Peels you can address the appearance of superficial lines and uneven pigmentation. Acne scars and enlarged pores may become less noticeable, and acne breakouts may be reduced.

TCA Peels are usually suitable for all skin types including those patients with

• Acne or sensitive skin
• Individuals who have sunspots, hormonal pigmentation, sun-damaged skin
• dry, ageing skin
• oily skin with enlarged pores
• Acne scarring are also good candidates

All exfoliation treatments make your skin more sensitive to the sun and a sunscreen of SPF# 30 should be used daily, and sun exposure avoided.

A mild redness of the skin occurs following the treatment, followed by dark scaling that appears within three to five days and sloughs off after five to seven days. Mild peels such as the 10 to 15 % TCA may be repeated at 2 week intervals until the desired clinical effect is achieved.

JESSNER

A Jessner’s Peel is a medium depth peel, which combines resorcinol, lactic acid, and salicylic acid to result in deeper penetration and greater exfoliation of the outer layers of skin cells. The Jessner’s peel is very beneficial for patients with acne and oily or thicker skin; because it tends to decrease oil production and open clogged sebaceous follicles. It also contributes to the healing process of acne.

The patient needs to be prepared with our at home 10 day Glycolic ampule set as well as our ABC treatment kit. This is all available at our clinic in Bondi Junction. Hydration is vitally important. Since each patient needs are different, it would be best for the patient to come and see one of our cosmetic staff first to get the products best suited for their needs, which will then prepare them for the peel.

Within a week of having the peel, a smoother, healthier layer of skin will be seen. The treated area will peel and flake for about 7 days and turn pink or brown afterwards. This deeper exfoliation produces noticeable flaking and exfoliation in the following three to four days after the peel and within a week (to ten days) patients may experience the final results.

The Jessner’s peel can be suitable for all skin types in treating mild to severe acne, discoloration, moderate wrinkling, and sun damage (peeling the face, neck, hands, and upper chest is also quite effective).

MELANOSTOP

Melanostop peel  is a combination peel used to treat difficult epidermal pigmentation and consists of Azelaic acid, Resorcinol and Phytic acid. This combination of chemical exfoliants inhibits the formation of abnormal melanin pigmentations and breaks the cohesion of the corneal layer of keratinocytes. MELANOSTOP PEEL renews the epidermis, increasing its thickness and lightening the skin by the action of the following ingredients:

• Azelaic acid inhibits melanocytes, lightens pigmented maculae and helps normalise the keratinisation process
• Resorcinol is a keratolytic – it modifies permeability of cell membranes. It combats hyperpigmentation and has a whitening effect
• Phytic acid acts as powerful copper chelating agent, copper being an essential cofactor for activating tyrosinase. It has depigmenting and antioxidant effects

Melanostop can be used on any patients who have hyperpigmentation, melasma and other dark skin discolouration’s. This is a gentle peel with little to no downtime with the Melanostop peel. If there is any flaking or peeling at all, it is no more flaking than what is normally seen after a 20% glycolic peel.