Skin Health & Resurfacing
Chemical Peel
A chemical peel applies an acid solution to remove surface layers of skin in a controlled way, prompting replacement with newer, more even tissue. Depth is chosen deliberately, from a light refresh with no downtime to a medium peel with visible flaking for several days.
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Typically
- Downtime
- None for light peels; several days for medium
- First results
- Brightness within days for light peels
- Course
- 4–6 sessions for light peels
Ranges are typical and vary between individuals; yours are confirmed at consultation.
What it treats
Uneven pigmentation, melasma, sun damage, active acne and post-acne marks, dullness, fine lines and rough texture. Peel type and strength are selected for the problem and for your skin — salicylic for oily and acne-prone, glycolic and lactic for texture and tone, and specific combinations for pigmentation.
Skin tone matters here
Darker and Middle Eastern skin types carry a genuine risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation if a peel is taken too deep or too fast. The protocol is therefore built around preparation, conservative depth and gradual progression across a course — not a single aggressive treatment. Priming the skin for several weeks beforehand is often required.
Results and timing
Light peels give brightness within days with minimal flaking, and work best as a course of four to six. Medium peels produce three to seven days of visible peeling and a more substantial result. Strict sun protection afterwards is not optional, particularly in Bahrain.
Common questions
Will a peel make my melasma worse?
It can, if chosen or performed badly — melasma is easily aggravated by heat, light and inflammation. Treated carefully as part of a broader plan including topical treatment and rigorous sun protection, peels help. Melasma needs ongoing medical management, not a peel on its own.
How much peeling will I see?
It depends entirely on depth. Light peels may produce almost none. Medium peels flake visibly for about five days. You will be told exactly which to expect before you commit.
Before you book. This page is general information, not medical advice. Whether this treatment suits you can only be decided at a consultation, after assessment. All procedures carry risks, which will be explained in full beforehand.
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