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Alpha Hydroxy Peels

A superficial alpha hydroxy chemical peel is a quick, no-downtime procedure that renews the skin by lifting dead cells off your skin's surface and stimulating the cells' metabolism underneath. Unlike many other chemical peel solutions, this is achieved with minimal to no visible peeling on the skin. With a series of alpha hydroxy chemical peels, you can quickly improve the appearance of superficial lines and uneven pigmentation while making your skin look and feel softer, smoother, and more radiant. Potential benefits of Alpha Peels include fresher, brighter-looking skin with better penetration of the active ingredients in skincare products that are applied to freshly exfoliated skin.
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The skin is continually undergoing natural exfoliation. As one ages the epidermal cell turnover slows down and one's skin becomes dull because the topmost layer consisting of dead cells becomes too thick. This dead layer can impair the skin’s natural functioning, causing whiteheads, blackheads, rough texture and uneven appearance of the skin tone.

If one exfoliates regularly, new healthy skin cell are exposed to nutrients from the air, water and daily skin products. These nutrients are then transported to the deeper skin cells where they are needed, improving circulation and regular barrier function.

Acne is improved by the unplugging of pores to release the excessive sebaceous secretions which cause pimples if they become infected with bacteria.

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Is Alpha Hydroxy Peels available at all Body Renewal branches?
Who would benefit from exfoliation treatments with Alpha Hydroxy Chemical peels?

Many skin problems are associated with excessive build-up of dead cells making the skin hardened, uneven and dull. Problems are exacerbated by exposure to the sun, pollution, and other environmental effects, leading to damage and disease.

Mild exfoliation treatments are usually suitable for all skin types including those patients with acne or sensitive skin.

All skin types can be treated.

All age groups even the very young can be treated.

All areas of the body can be treated.

Patients with hormonal pigmentation problems such as epidermal melasma can be treated, however additional modalities are required to control and maintain the results of the treatment of melasma.

Individuals who have sunspots, sun-damaged skin, dry skin, ageing skin, oily skin with enlarged pores and acne scarring are also good candidates.

Any skin requiring a boost with mild resurfacing can benefit from an Alpha Hydroxy Acid peel.

What preparation of the skin is needed prior to an exfoliation procedure?

After your initial consultation, you will be given a Brightening cream (or a pigment inhibiting cream), which must be applied to the entire face daily for ten to 14 days before the peeling process can begin. This down regulates 6 enzyme pathways that produces melanin and will prevent the possibility of post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation (PIH) that can occur after any exfoliation procedure.

What results can be expected after an AHA Peel?
  • Fine lines and wrinkles become less apparent
  • Skin tone evens out and improvement of overall skin colour
  • Texture becomes more refined and smooth
  • Oily or acne prone skin is improved
  • Rehydration of tired, damaged skin as the AHA is hydrating
  • Enlarged pores appear smaller and spots minimised
  • Improves colour and smoothness of old scars (depending on the depth and severity of the scars)
  • Skin appears healthier and more youthful
  • Increased natural skin glow and radiance
  • Overall improvement in skin condition of the face and body
What to Expect After an Alpha Hydroxy Acid Chemical Peel?
  • Depending upon the strength of the Alpha Hydroxy Acid chemical peel, a mild redness of the skin may occur following the procedure followed by mild scaling that ends within two to three days.
  • Mild Alpha Hydroxy Acid peels may be repeated at two to four-week intervals for a series of 6 peels until the desired clinical effect is achieved. With each additional treatment, you should see incremental gains in the overall appearance of the skin. Often, the best overall results are seen up to 30 days after the final treatment in the series.
  • Your skin usually feels tighter and smoother but may also feel a little sting or itchy post treatment.
  • You will care for your skin by using a mild non-abrasive cleanser or other mild products for three to five days as well as protecting your newly exfoliated skin with adequate sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher.
  • It is also very important to continue the use of your pigment inhibiting products.
Can exfoliation treatments be combined with other treatments?

Alpha Hydroxy Acid Peels can be performed in combination with numerous other treatments we offer. For maximal benefit, 4 to 6 in-office professional Alpha Hydroxy peels every 2 - 4 weeks should be teamed with an anti-ageing treatment such as carboxytherapy, Laser Genesis, ND:Yag Skin Tightening, Titan, Limelight, RF Needling or Radiofrequency Skin Tightening, to create an environment in which the skin is continuously rejuvenated.

At Body Renewal we pride ourselves on visible results. As an aesthetic clinic we offer anti-ageing treatments and problem specific additives as an addition to our peels to ensure amazing results.

Can all skin types be safely treated with Alpha Hydroxy Acid Chemical Peel?

Yes, Alpha Hydroxy Acid Chemical Peels safely treats all skin types without any pain or down-time. It can improve acne, texture, pores, pigmentation, and surface irregularities in only 4 to 6 treatment sessions two to four weeks apart.

Frequently asked questions

Is Alpha Hydroxy Peels available at all Body Renewal branches?
Who would benefit from exfoliation treatments with Alpha Hydroxy Chemical peels?

Many skin problems are associated with excessive build-up of dead cells making the skin hardened, uneven and dull. Problems are exacerbated by exposure to the sun, pollution, and other environmental effects, leading to damage and disease.

Mild exfoliation treatments are usually suitable for all skin types including those patients with acne or sensitive skin.

All skin types can be treated.

All age groups even the very young can be treated.

All areas of the body can be treated.

Patients with hormonal pigmentation problems such as epidermal melasma can be treated, however additional modalities are required to control and maintain the results of the treatment of melasma.

Individuals who have sunspots, sun-damaged skin, dry skin, ageing skin, oily skin with enlarged pores and acne scarring are also good candidates.

Any skin requiring a boost with mild resurfacing can benefit from an Alpha Hydroxy Acid peel.

What preparation of the skin is needed prior to an exfoliation procedure?

After your initial consultation, you will be given a Brightening cream (or a pigment inhibiting cream), which must be applied to the entire face daily for ten to 14 days before the peeling process can begin. This down regulates 6 enzyme pathways that produces melanin and will prevent the possibility of post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation (PIH) that can occur after any exfoliation procedure.

What results can be expected after an AHA Peel?
  • Fine lines and wrinkles become less apparent
  • Skin tone evens out and improvement of overall skin colour
  • Texture becomes more refined and smooth
  • Oily or acne prone skin is improved
  • Rehydration of tired, damaged skin as the AHA is hydrating
  • Enlarged pores appear smaller and spots minimised
  • Improves colour and smoothness of old scars (depending on the depth and severity of the scars)
  • Skin appears healthier and more youthful
  • Increased natural skin glow and radiance
  • Overall improvement in skin condition of the face and body
What to Expect After an Alpha Hydroxy Acid Chemical Peel?
  • Depending upon the strength of the Alpha Hydroxy Acid chemical peel, a mild redness of the skin may occur following the procedure followed by mild scaling that ends within two to three days.
  • Mild Alpha Hydroxy Acid peels may be repeated at two to four-week intervals for a series of 6 peels until the desired clinical effect is achieved. With each additional treatment, you should see incremental gains in the overall appearance of the skin. Often, the best overall results are seen up to 30 days after the final treatment in the series.
  • Your skin usually feels tighter and smoother but may also feel a little sting or itchy post treatment.
  • You will care for your skin by using a mild non-abrasive cleanser or other mild products for three to five days as well as protecting your newly exfoliated skin with adequate sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher.
  • It is also very important to continue the use of your pigment inhibiting products.
Can exfoliation treatments be combined with other treatments?

Alpha Hydroxy Acid Peels can be performed in combination with numerous other treatments we offer. For maximal benefit, 4 to 6 in-office professional Alpha Hydroxy peels every 2 - 4 weeks should be teamed with an anti-ageing treatment such as carboxytherapy, Laser Genesis, ND:Yag Skin Tightening, Titan, Limelight, RF Needling or Radiofrequency Skin Tightening, to create an environment in which the skin is continuously rejuvenated.

At Body Renewal we pride ourselves on visible results. As an aesthetic clinic we offer anti-ageing treatments and problem specific additives as an addition to our peels to ensure amazing results.

Can all skin types be safely treated with Alpha Hydroxy Acid Chemical Peel?

Yes, Alpha Hydroxy Acid Chemical Peels safely treats all skin types without any pain or down-time. It can improve acne, texture, pores, pigmentation, and surface irregularities in only 4 to 6 treatment sessions two to four weeks apart.

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Anika Bock from Stellenbosch treated me with PASSIONATE HANDS and honest advice!

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At the beginning of July 2011, after suffering years of pain caused by a condition known as Polymyalgia, I came to hear of research that had been done by medical practitioners which was also being investigated by a clinic group known as Skin Renewal. I made enquiries and was advised to make an appointment with one of the doctors in attendance at one of the clinics in the Cape Town area. I did so and was referred to the clinic situated in the Willowbridge Shopping Centre. This turned out to be one of the wisest choices that I have ever made in my entire life. My first appointment was with a most gracious and petite Dr Toni van der Merwe. After a fairly comprehensive question/answer examination, she had to drop the bombshell. This 162cm lump weighing 90kg was going to pose a problem and very kindly she told me that, unless I was prepared to get rid of a fair amount of weight, there would be no point in attempting to start treatment for Polymyalgia. This is where I was introduced to the Body Renewal Diet. Dr Van der Merwe pulled no punches when explaining to me exactly what this programme entailed. I was then required to take a firm decision as to whether or not I was prepared to go the whole way and to take my weight loss programme seriously. I took the decision to take it very seriously. I was weighed, measured and photographed and then given the opportunity to decide what I felt that I should weigh. I wasn’t too sure about what my weight should be, but decided what clothing size I would like to comfortably fit into. Dr Toni agreed with me that she felt the size I had chosen was probably correct and together we decided on an appropriate weight. To cut a long story short, I reached my goal weight within a period of four months. When I had to return for my “after” photographs, Dr Toni was away on leave and I was then seen by Dr Dalize Willemse. Once again, a most pleasant consultation with a real professional, and just on two years later, even though I did have a slight relapse after the first year and gained six kilograms, by returning to the programme, have once again lost the excess weight and I am still on my goal weight. The outstanding and professional treatment which I received from all the staff at this outstanding clinic and the results which have been obtained has absolutely turned my life around. I have a zest for life and cope pretty well with my hectic schedule. Even now, when I am in the Western Cape and happen to be at the Willowbridge Centre, I pop in to greet the staff and am greeted by them all by name and as though my presence has just made their day. Real professionals!

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