Chemical Peeling
Chemical peeling is a treatment method that exfoliates and removes old keratin from the epidermis to rejuvenate the skin.
The keratin on the skin surface consists of many layers of cells.
Basal cells at the bottom of the epidermis change shape as they are pushed up by new cells from below, eventually becoming the outermost stratum corneum of the epidermis and naturally peeling off. This is called turnover (metabolism). Healthy skin is said to have a turnover cycle of four weeks (28 days).
However, if this turnover is prolonged due to certain causes (such as stress, lifestyle habits, or environmental changes), old keratin accumulates and causes skin dullness. Furthermore, when turnover abnormalities occur in the pores, it leads to clogged pores and acne.
Chemical peeling is a treatment where chemical agents (chemicals) are applied to the skin to cause a chemical reaction that peels away old skin.By removing keratin from the skin surface and pores and stimulating skin regeneration through chemical irritation, many cosmetic benefits can be expected.
Chemical peeling has a long history; it is said that in ancient Egypt, Cleopatra maintained her beautiful skin by bathing in sour milk containing lactic acid.
Recommended for those who:
- Concerned about acne or acne scars
- Feeling that pores are clogged
- Concerned about skin dullness
- Oily and sticky skin
Four Benefits of Chemical Peeling
- Removes unnecessary keratin and clogged pores
- Normalizes skin turnover and promotes skin regeneration
- Inhibits tyrosinase, which stimulates melanin—the cause of spots
- Promotes skin regeneration and increases dermal collagen
These effects can be expected to prevent new acne, heal existing acne, improve acne scars early, improve oily skin, make pores less noticeable, improve dullness, and provide whitening effects.
At our clinic, we perform peeling using “Salicylic Acid Macrogol,” which is gentle on the skin. Salicylic acid has the effect of softening and dissolving keratin. Therefore, it has long been used in dermatology as a treatment for keratin. However, if salicylic acid was absorbed through the sebaceous glands, there was a risk of toxicity (such as nausea, hyperventilation, or tinnitus) due to increased salicylic acid concentration in the blood.
The “Salicylic Acid Macrogol” used at our clinic is a strong acid with a salicylic acid concentration of 30% and a pH of 1.7. However, because the affinity of the base material called “Macrogol” used with “Salicylic Acid” is very high, the acid remains almost entirely in the keratin and does not penetrate deep into the skin, eliminating the risk of toxicity.
Furthermore, it thoroughly exfoliates only excess keratin without causing inflammation, so it is relatively low-irritation and suitable for those with delicate skin who might experience redness, itching, or poor skin condition after other peels (such as those using glycolic acid or lactic acid). We will provide a thorough explanation of the agents and procedures during the counseling session, so please feel free to visit us with peace of mind.
Treatment details
| Treatment Interval | Once every 4 weeks |
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| Treatment Time | 15 minutes |
| Anesthesia | None |
| Downtime | None in particular. Some individuals may experience slight redness, a tingling sensation, or mild peeling. |
| Makeup | After 12 hours |
| Follow-up visits | None in particular |
| Face Washing, Showering, Bathing | No restrictions. (Please do not use facial cleansers with scrubs or peeling effects.) |
| Medication | None in particular |
| Recommended combination treatments | Iontophoresis, Limelight, Spectra, Genesis |
| Post-Treatment Precautions | If you have a sunburn, the possibility of skin trouble increases, so we recommend undergoing the treatment after the sunburn has subsided to some extent. |
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Iontophoresis
Vitamin C Tranexamic Acid
Iontophoresis can enhance the effects of all treatments by delivering and allowing active ingredients to penetrate deeper into the skin.
Recommended for those who:
- Those suffering from acne or skin irritation
- Those who want beautiful skin or are concerned about skin quality improvement
- Those concerned about skin dullness or sagging
- Those concerned about skin dryness or fine lines
The skin surface has a barrier function to prevent foreign substances from entering the body, so no matter how good an ingredient is for the skin, it cannot penetrate deep into the skin simply by being applied. Iontophoresis is a treatment that uses a weak electric current to allow ionized active ingredients to penetrate “deeper” and “more thoroughly” into the skin. Iontophoresis is highly effective in allowing active ingredients for beautiful skin to penetrate from the basal layer at the bottom of the epidermis to the dermis layer, removing active oxygen, suppressing and discharging melanin pigment (the source of spots), improving pigmentation, improving acne and acne scars, and promoting the production of elastin and collagen that improve skin firmness and texture. After chemical peeling or skin-beautifying laser treatments, skin metabolism becomes active, and skin cells require a lot of nutrients. While the skin is in a state of trying to produce large amounts of collagen and elastin internally and discharge melanin pigment faster due to laser treatment, these processes may not be carried out properly if nutrients are insufficient. Therefore, our clinic recommends receiving iontophoresis as a set, as it can also be expected to supplement the skin with nutrients.
About Iontophoresis Agents
- Vitamin C
Vitamin C suppresses melanin production and improves spots, dullness, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation left after insect bites or rashes. Furthermore, it removes active oxygen through its antioxidant effect and suppresses the activity of sebaceous glands, making it effective for acne and the redness of acne scars. - Tranexamic Acid
Tranexamic acid suppresses melanin production and works to prevent spots and melasma. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect and is recommended for those concerned about skin irritation. By allowing tranexamic acid to penetrate deep into the skin through iontophoresis, it leads to beautiful skin with a sense of transparency. Using it in combination with Vitamin C results in even brighter skin.
Treatment details
| Treatment Interval | Approximately once every 1 to 2 weeks |
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| Treatment Time | 15 minutes |
| Anesthesia | None |
| Downtime | None in particular |
| Makeup | Immediately after |
| Follow-up visits | None in particular |
| Face washing / shower / bathing | No restrictions |
| Medication | None in particular |
| Recommended Combined Treatments | – |
| Pre-Treatment Precautions | Please remove metal items such as accessories and attachments like hearing aids during the procedure. Those with pacemakers, those who are pregnant, those with heart disease, and those with arrhythmia currently under medication or outpatient care cannot receive the treatment. |