Chemical peel at Chamak Clinic, Chennai

What is Chemical Peel?

Used for

• Acne and pimples
• Acne scars
• Pigmentation and melasma
• Tan
• Dull skin
• Dark circles

What it can help with

• Fresher texture

  Dead surface cells are shed, so skin feels smoother.

• Clearer pores

  Helps with blackheads and oily, congested skin.

• More even tone

  Works on tan and dark marks over a course.

• Low downtime

  Light peels let most people return to work the same day.

• Chosen for you

  The acid and strength are matched to your skin and concern.

How does it work?

1. Application

   The acid is applied in a thin layer and timed carefully. A mild tingle or warmth is normal.

2. Loosening

   The acid breaks the bonds holding dead cells together, and in oily skin it clears the pores.

3. Shedding

   Over the next few days the loosened layer flakes away, taking some surface pigment with it.

4. Renewal

   The skin makes fresh cells, and the deeper layer is nudged to make more collagen after stronger peels.

5. Course

   Strength is stepped up gradually across sessions, only as far as your skin tolerates.

What happens during a session?

1. Assessment

   The doctor checks your skin, medicines and recent treatments, and chooses the peel and strength.

2. Cleansing

   The skin is cleansed and degreased. The eyes, lips and nostril edges are protected.

3. Peel

   The peel is painted on and timed. You may feel tingling or warmth, and a fan or cool air eases it.

4. Neutralising

   The peel is neutralised or washed off, depending on the acid used.

5. Soothing

   A calming cream and sunscreen go on, and the doctor explains what to do over the next few days.

Who is a good candidate?

• Active acne, blackheads and oily skin
• Marks and dark spots left after acne
• Tan, uneven tone and some forms of melasma, alongside medical treatment
• Dull, rough or uneven texture
• Shallow acne scars, as part of a larger plan
• Skin that needs a reset before an event

Is chemical peel safe for Indian skin?

Darker skin reacts to irritation by making extra pigment, so a peel that is too strong or too hot can leave dark patches. The doctor therefore prefers light and superficial peels for Indian skin, starts at a low strength, does a test patch where advised, and may prime the skin with creams beforehand. Strict sun protection before and after is what keeps the result safe.

Who should delay or avoid it?

The doctor checks your medicines and health before any procedure and may advise waiting or a different treatment.

Side effects and risks

Common and short-lived

• Redness and a feeling of tightness for a few hours
• Dryness and light flaking for 1 to 5 days
• Mild stinging during the peel
• A short-term increase in sensitivity to sun

Uncommon

• Darker patches on the skin after a peel, more likely with sun exposure
• Cold sores flaring up in people who get them
• Burns, blisters or scarring, mainly with a peel that is too strong
• Allergic reaction to a peel ingredient

Call the clinic on +91 90434 09465 if anything worries you after a session.

Results: what to expect

Skin often looks fresher and feels smoother after the first one or two light peels, and flaking settles within a few days. Marks, tone and acne improve over the course rather than in one visit. The result depends on the cause: sun, hormones and untreated acne can bring the problem back, which is why home care and sun protection are part of the plan. The doctor reviews your skin at each visit before deciding the next peel.

Does it hurt?

Most people feel a tingle, warmth or mild stinging for a minute or two while the peel is on. It settles as soon as the peel is neutralised. Medium-depth peels sting more, and the doctor tells you before you decide.

Chemical Peel cost in Chennai

The cost depends on your skin and your plan. What decides it:

• The type of peel: light peels cost less than a planned combination peel.
• The area treated: face, or face with neck, back or chest.
• The number of sessions in your plan.
• Any prescription priming or home-care products advised.

How to prepare

• Avoid sun exposure and tanning for 2 weeks before.
• Stop waxing, threading and scrubs on the area for a week.
• Stop retinoids and strong acids for the days the doctor tells you.
• Tell the doctor about cold sores, new medicines and recent treatments.
• Come without make-up if possible.

Aftercare

• Sunscreen (SPF 50) every morning, reapplied outdoors.
• Let flakes come off on their own; do not pick or peel them.
• Use only the gentle cleanser and moisturiser the doctor names.
• Avoid scrubs, retinoids and acids until the doctor says to restart.
• Skip hot saunas and heavy sweating for 24 hours.

Home care: Dark spots, tan & dull skin on Chamak