Controlled resurfacing. Clarified skin.
Chemical Peels
Medical-grade chemical peels, prescribed by depth and active, to address pigmentation, texture, acne and dullness with measured precision.
Face & Skin · London & Dubai
The Treatment
Chemical Peels
A chemical peel is a controlled application of medical-grade acids that lift the upper layers of skin, encouraging fresher, clearer skin to surface. Depth and formulation are selected to match the concern.
Pigmentation, texture and surface dullness rarely respond to topical care alone. The right peel, at the right depth, prompts the skin to clear itself, with consistency that home routines cannot reach.
Duration
30–45 min
Downtime
2–5 days
Pain level
Low
Sessions
3–6 sessions, 2–4 weeks apart
Results start
After 1st session
Results peak
Full course + beyond
About
What it is, how it works.
How it works
Active ingredients are applied to cleansed skin in a measured, time-controlled way. They loosen the bonds between dulled surface cells and stimulate the skin's own renewal process underneath.
Why it matters
Pigmentation, texture and surface dullness rarely respond to topical care alone. The right peel, at the right depth, prompts the skin to clear itself, with consistency that home routines cannot reach.
Indications
What We Treat
- Pigmentation and uneven tone
- Surface dullness
- Mild to moderate acne and post-acne marks
- Fine textural irregularity
Practitioners
Your Experts
Treatment Stacking™
Combines beautifully with
Bespoke Facials
Microneedling
Pigment-focused care
Injectables
Results & Expectations
Clinical Expertise. Natural Outcomes.
What may improve
- Pigmentation and tone
- Texture and clarity
- Congestion and acne marks
Timeline
Visible from the first peel, with most improvement across the full course.
Skin must be prepared and protected from UV exposure throughout the course.
Meet our 23MD Digital Team
Doctor-led intelligence, at your fingertips. Explore your skin or plan how Chemical Peels layers with the rest of your protocol.
Skin Expert
AI-led skin assessment
Upload a photo and receive a personalised skin assessment with treatment recommendations from our doctor-led protocols.
Analyse My Skin
Treatment Stacker
What should I actually do?
Tell it your goal, timeline and clinic, and it drafts a sequenced plan — system, structure, surface — built on the 23MD Treatment Stacking™ method, for a 23MD doctor to review.
Draft My Stack23MD Digital tools provide general information only and do not replace a consultation with a doctor. In an emergency, contact your local emergency services.
Suitable For
Safety & Suitability
Not suitable for
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding (for most formulations)
- Active eczema, rosacea flare or open lesions in the area
- Recent isotretinoin use within advised window
- Inability to commit to strict SPF
Consultation required: A medical consultation is required to assess skin type and select the appropriate peel.
FAQs
Your Questions, Answered
It depends on depth. Most clinic peels produce light flaking rather than dramatic peeling.
Yes, with the right formulation and protocol. Selection is critical and made at consultation.
Some change is visible after the first peel; the strongest result comes from a full course.
Medically reviewed by Dr Suha Kersh, MB BCh BAO LRCP&SI, MRCPsych, GMC-registered since 1992.
