Chemical Peels

What It Is

A clinical peel is an exfoliating treatment. It refreshes the skin, restores luminosity, and stimulates skin renewal. Chemical peels deliver more visible and corrective results than traditional facials.

These are also called clinical peels. There is often a negative misconception about how they work. In fact, chemical peels are the simplest and most cost-effective form of skin resurfacing. They deliver visible results with minimal or no downtime.

Here at APT Medical Aesthetics, our newest generation of medical-grade chemical peels in Oakville are safe. They are suitable for most skin types. They can address multiple skin concerns at the same time.

Treatment Areas

Chemical peels can enhance the appearance of your face, décolleté, hands, and neck. They are suitable if you have one or more of these skin concerns:

• Dark, dull, and dry skin
• Ageing skin with fine lines and wrinkles
• Hyperpigmentation or brown spots due to sun damage
• Uneven skin tone and texture
• Enlarged and clogged pores
• Melasma
• Pimples and skin acne
• Light acne scarring

How to Prepare

APT’s chemical peels in Oakville are performed as an outpatient in-clinic procedure.

• Skip tanning or avoid direct sun exposure for 2 weeks before your clinical peel. The sun’s ultraviolet light can cause side effects like darkening and scarring.
• Stop using retinoids like tretinoin for 1 to 2 weeks before your peel. Do this unless your healthcare expert advises otherwise.
• If you have a lesion, infection, or open sores at the peel area, we may postpone the chemical peel in Oakville. This prevents worsening the condition. We may also recommend other skin treatments.

How It Works

Chemical peels use one or more acids (like glycolic acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid) or fruit enzymes. They gently exfoliate the superficial skin layers. When dead and damaged skin is removed, fresh new skin cells emerge. Collagen synthesis also occurs. The result is softer, smoother, more radiant, and evenly toned skin.

A clinical peel takes about 30 minutes. The treatment is customized for your skin type, concerns, and treatment plan.

• Your skin will be thoroughly cleaned and prepped.
• The exfoliating solution is applied with a brush. You will feel a warm or tingling sensation for several minutes. A fan may be used to cool the skin.
• The peel solution will be neutralized (some are self-neutralizing). Post-treatment products like serums, masks, recovery creams, or sunblock will be applied.

Results You Can Expect

Results vary per person. Most clients see astounding results after their skin stops peeling. Their dark, coarse skin becomes bright and flawless. These results last a long time. Your beauty professional may suggest a chemical peel in Oakville two or three times a year to maintain the benefits.

Aftercare and Recovery

Depending on the peel type and depth, you may experience redness, swelling, and scaling. This usually lasts 3 to 7 days. Your skin may be sensitive during this period.

• Follow the post-treatment instructions provided after your clinical peel.
• Skip your usual beauty products. Do not use tretinoins, AHAs, BHAs, vitamin C serums, low-pH serums, or retinoids.
• Only use approved products advised by your beauty professional. These are gentle and help soothe your skin.
• Avoid direct sun exposure. Wear sunblock with high SPF for protection.

Potential Complications

Chemical peels are safe when done with a knowledgeable expert. Some known risks include:

• A permanent change in skin colour
• Reactivation of cold sores virus
• Scarring, which is incredibly rare

To prevent complications, we recommend a consultation first. Get a chemical peel in Oakville as an in-clinic treatment, not a DIY at home.

Why Choose APT Medical Aesthetics?

APT Medical Aesthetics offers a wide collection of chemical peels. They address almost all skin problems. Our most popular chemical peel in Oakville treatment includes:

Glow Peel

A light, brightening resurfacing treatment for ageing skin, sun damage, melasma, or acne-prone skin. It may be customized in strength by the number of layers. Restores skin radiance and glow. Key Ingredients: 7% lactic acid, 7% salicylic acid, 7% resorcinol

Renew 20/10

An alpha and beta hydroxy acid resurfacing peel for ageing skin, sun damage, melasma, or acne-prone skin. Effective for red or brown marks from acne. Key Ingredients: 20% lactic acid, 10% salicylic acid

AHA Duo

A combination of alpha hydroxy acid resurfacing peel. Reduces visible signs of ageing and discoloration. Also suitable for acne-prone skin. Key Ingredients: 20% lactic acid, 10% glycolic acid.

BHA 20 Clinical Peel

A beta-hydroxy acid resurfacing peel. Effective for enlarged pores, congested skin, and acne-prone skin. Key Ingredients: 20% salicylic acid.

Renew 30 aka “Red Carpet Peel”

A gentle lactic acid resurfacing peel. Often called the “Red Carpet Peel.” Gives a beautiful glow without downtime. Suitable for most skin types, including rosacea or sensitive skin. Key Ingredients: 30% lactic acid

Enzyme Retexturing Treatment

A gentle skin resurfacing treatment without downtime. Uses fruit enzymes. Key Ingredients: Fruit enzymes (pineapple, papaya, apple, citrus)

Refining Clay Treatment

A soothing, decongesting, and exfoliating facial treatment. Ideal for normal, oily, or acne-prone skin. Key Ingredients: Beraclay, lactic acid, fruit and protein enzymes.

APT’s Chemical Peels in Oakville

For more information on the perfect chemical peel in Oakville treatment for your skin type and beauty concerns, contact us today.