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Chemical peels

Support your skin’s natural renewal. Medical-grade peels exfoliate, even tone and soften visible imperfections.

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Chemical peels

Our approach

What is a chemical peel?

A chemical peel applies a carefully selected acid solution to the skin to remove surface cells and encourage renewal. Depending on its depth, it may improve texture, uneven tone and radiance.


The type and strength depend on your skin and goals:

  • Superficial peel: often used for acne, enlarged pores, mild spots and dullness, with little downtime.

  • Medium-depth peel : may address fine lines, melasma, persistent spots and some superficial acne scars.

  • Depigmenting peel : a targeted approach for melasma and stubborn pigmentation, sometimes combined with other care.

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Treatment time:

15 to 45 min

Downtime:

0 to 3 days, depending on peel depth. Mild peeling is possible.

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benefits

Treatment goals

Wrinkles, dark spots, acne, melasma and stretch marks

Chemical peels can address several skin concerns at once. By encouraging surface renewal, they may soften fine lines, dark spots and post-acne marks while improving tone and texture. Targeted depigmenting formulas may be considered for melasma; some peels can also improve the texture of stretch marks.


The technique: A solution is applied evenly to clean skin. Mild warmth or tingling is normal. The strength and application time determine its depth.


Benefits:

  • A plan tailored to skin type and concern.

  • Visible changes may begin after the first session and build over time.

  • Formulas can be adjusted for many skin types and tones.

effects & longevity

Expected results

Immediate effect

Skin may look brighter and smoother within 24 to 48 hours. Mild peeling may follow, depending on the treatment depth.

Evolution :

Results develop over a series of sessions and for two to four weeks afterward. Dark spots and melasma often require several spaced treatments.

Duration:

Results can last six to twelve months with careful sun protection and maintenance. Three to six sessions, three to six weeks apart, may be recommended, followed by one or two maintenance treatments per year.

FAQ

Your questions, answered

What are the contraindications to chemical peels?

Chemical peels may not be suitable during pregnancy or with an active skin infection, eczema or psoriasis flare, allergy to aspirin or glycolic acid, or a history of keloid scars. Some peels need two to four weeks of skin preparation to reduce rebound pigmentation. We assess each patient before treatment.

Is there downtime after a chemical peel?

It depends on the peel. Superficial peels usually require no downtime, though mild redness may last 24 hours. Medium-depth TCA peels cause visible peeling for five to seven days, so plan accordingly.

Can I have a peel if I have active acne?

Sometimes. Salicylic acid and AHA peels can help regulate oil, clear pores and fade residual marks. For severe inflammatory acne, the plan may need adjustment or postponement. Clinique DGB assesses your skin first.

What type of peel is suitable for melasma?

Melasma is a deeper pigmentation condition that needs a specific approach. At Clinique DGB, targeted depigmenting formulas such as Meline may be part of a plan alongside other treatments. A full assessment helps select a formula suited to your skin tone.

Where is this treatment available?

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Old Montréal

Old Montréal Clinic

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Bromont Clinic

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