If you are searching for a chemical peel in Hampstead, a medical-grade chemical peel in London, or a doctor-led peel for acne, pigmentation or acne scars, The Perfect Peel® at Skin by Dr. Y may be the solution.
At Skin by Dr. Y, a doctor-led aesthetic clinic on Hampstead High Street, we focus on evidence-based, regenerative skin treatments that improve long-term skin quality — not quick fixes.
One of our most requested treatments for brighter, clearer, firmer skin is The Perfect Peel — a medium-depth chemical peel designed to improve acne, melasma, sun damage, enlarged pores and fine lines.
The Perfect Peel® is a medium-depth medical-grade chemical peel that combines glutathione with five powerful acids and antioxidant ingredients.
Unlike superficial peels available in beauty salons, this peel works deeper in the skin to:
It is suitable for all Fitzpatrick skin types when performed by a trained medical practitioner.
If you are looking for a strong chemical peel in London for acne or pigmentation, this treatment offers visible results within one week.
Chemical peels are medical treatments.
Choosing a doctor-led aesthetic clinic in Hampstead ensures:
At Skin by Dr. Y, every chemical peel in Hampstead begins with a medical consultation to assess your skin, medical history and goals.
This medical-grade peel contains:
This combination makes it one of the most comprehensive medium-depth chemical peels in the UK.
If you are searching for melasma treatment in London or a peel for acne scars near Hampstead, this treatment may be appropriate following consultation.
After treatment, patients typically notice:
Peeling usually begins on Day 2–3 and completes by Day 6–7.
Full results continue developing over 28 days as collagen production increases.
If you are searching for a chemical peel with one week downtime in London, this treatment fits well into busy schedules.
Strict SPF use is essential after treatment.
It very much depends on the severity of your skin concerns. Some patient with severe acne would benefit doing a medium depth peel every 4 weeks until they achieve the desired results. For maintenence treatment you could be looking at every 3-4 months. To get a better idea it is advisable to have a doctor-led consultation so that a long-term treatment plan can be discussed.
The best chemical peel for acne depends on skin type and severity. The Perfect Peel® is particularly effective due to its salicylic acid and retinoic acid content, which target oil production and inflammation.
Yes. One of the advantages of The Perfect Peel® is that it is suitable across all Fitzpatrick skin types when performed by a trained medical practitioner.
At the doctor-led aesthetic clinic in Hampstead I have had experience across all skin types, I personally have skin type 3/4 so I am very aware of pigmentation risk and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). These risks are assessed thoroughly before treatment to minimise risk.
The cost of a medium-depth chemical peel in London varies depending on:
Practitioner experience, clinic location, included aftercare
At Skin by Dr. Y, all treatments include a medical consultation, personalised assessment, and structured aftercare ensuring safety as well as results.
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Peeling usually starts between day 3-5 and typically finishes day 7-8. Although visible peeling settles within a week, collagen stimulation and cellular renewal continue for up to 28 days.
Yes, when performed in a doctor-led clinic with appropriate skin assessment. It can improve pigmentation, but melasma requires ongoing management and strict sun protection.
No specific preconditioning of the skin is required prior to treatment. We recommend stopping use of Retinol 2 weeks prior to the peel. In addition patients on roacctuane must stop use after 6 months prior to treatment in order to achieve
desired results.
