Medical Grade Peels
Uneven skin tone, lingering breakout marks, and a dull, tired complexion can make your skin feel less than vibrant, regardless of your daily skincare routine. Medical grade peels provide a controlled, deep exfoliation that dissolves damaged surface cells to reveal fresher, healthier skin underneath. By accelerating natural cellular renewal, these professional treatments help refine skin texture and restore a clear, glowing complexion.
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IPL Photofacial
Package of 6 Treatments
Intense Pulsed Light therapy that treats sun spots, age spots, fine lines, freckles, acne scars, broken capillaries, melasma, and rosacea. Performed by certified staff for safe, effective results.
Carbon Laser Peel
Hollywood Laser Peel
A no-downtime, non-invasive exfoliating and resurfacing procedure that improves pigmentation, acne, acne scars, fine lines, wrinkles, and enlarged pores for a more youthful appearance.
Oxygeneo 3-in-1 Super Facial
Exfoliate · Oxygenate · Infuse
Exfoliates, oxygenates, and infuses active ingredients simultaneously. A soothing, relaxing treatment with immediate results visible after the first session.
OxyGlow Facial
Radiofrequency & Ultrasound
Gentle yet effective, combining medical grade ingredients with RF and Ultrasound for better product penetration. Safe for all skin types, addressing dullness, uneven tone, and pigmentation.
Aqua Peel Facial
60-Minute Multistep Treatment
Cleanses, exfoliates, extracts, and infuses rejuvenating serums using an exfoliating tip paired with suction, leaving skin smooth, bright, and youthful-looking.
High Collagen Facial
Age Defying Treatment
Addresses fine lines, wrinkles, loss of elasticity, and dryness using age-defying products and Radiofrequency treatment for a hydrated, lifted appearance.
Oxygen Rich Facial
Ultrasound Energy
Addresses photo damage, premature aging, mild hyperpigmentation, and dullness. Starts with thorough cleansing and exfoliation, then uses Ultrasound energy for an instantly rejuvenated look.
Phototherapy
Red · Blue · Near Infrared Light
One of the safest, non-invasive treatments, using three programmed light modes to treat acne, erythema, puffiness, fine lines, and loss of elasticity. Requires multiple frequent sessions.
What Can Medical Grade Peels Treat?
Hyperpigmentation and Sun Spots
Prolonged sun exposure, hormonal shifts, and aging can cause melanin to accumulate unevenly, creating dark patches, freckles, or age spots. Professional chemical exfoliants break down these concentrated pigment clusters in the upper skin layers. As the damaged cells shed, hyperpigmented areas lighten progressively to reveal a more balanced skin tone.
Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation and Acne Marks
After an active breakout heals, it often leaves flat, discolored red or brown marks where inflammation took place. Chemical exfoliation accelerates the shedding of these marked surface layers, speeding up the fading process and encouraging a smoother, clearer complexion.
Active Acne, Clogged Pores, and Excess Oil
Excess oil and dead skin cells easily collect inside pores, leading to blackheads, whiteheads, and frequent breakouts. Target-specific peeling solutions penetrate into the pore pathways to dissolve trapped oil and clear debris, helping reduce active acne and refine combination or oily skin.
Fine Lines and Surface Textural Roughness
Slow cellular turnover and daily environmental stress make fine lines more visible and leave skin feeling rough or uneven. Medical grade peels clear away accumulated dead tissue while stimulating natural repair processes in the skin, helping smooth fine lines around the eyes, mouth, and forehead over time.
Overall Dullness and Loss of Radiance
When dead cells build up on the skin's outer surface, light cannot reflect evenly, causing the complexion to look flat, dry, or fatigued. Removing this surface barrier exposes fresh, hydrated tissue beneath, instantly reviving skin brightness and natural luminosity.
What Is Medical Grade Peels?
Medical grade peels are professional topical exfoliation treatments that use clinical-strength chemical solutions to dissolve the microscopic bonds holding dead skin cells together. By applying these specialized formulations in a controlled clinical environment, the dull, damaged outer layers gently loosen and shed over subsequent days.
Unlike over-the-counter exfoliants, medical grade formulations feature optimized active concentrations and balanced pH levels that allow ingredients to work efficiently within the skin. This controlled process signals your body’s natural renewal mechanisms to accelerate cellular turnover, boost natural hydration, and support collagen structure within the skin.
While medical grade peels offer visible improvements in skin clarity and smoothness, setting realistic expectations is important. Peels are designed to refine surface texture and tone; they do not correct deep structural sagging or severe scarring. Achieving optimal results requires a personalized approach based on your skin type, pigment profile, and health background.
Benefits of Medical Grade Peels
Targeted Hyperpigmentation Correction
How it works: Clinical exfoliants break apart excess melanin clusters in the upper skin layers, promoting the rapid shedding of dark pigment.
What this may mean for you: Helps fade stubborn sun spots, post-acne marks, and uneven skin patches for a more uniform complexion.
Refined Surface Texture and Pore Appearance
How it works: Active solutions dissolve rough, damaged surface cells and smooth irregular tissue around pore openings.
What this may mean for you: Softens coarse bumps, reduces the look of enlarged pores, and leaves skin feeling smooth to the touch.
Deep Pore Decongestion and Sebum Control
How it works: Specialized peeling agents penetrate into hair follicles to dissolve trapped oil, dead cells, and surface impurities.
What this may mean for you: Reduces active acne breakouts, clears blackheads and whiteheads, and helps manage excess oil production.
Softening of Shallow Acne Scarring
How it works: Accelerating cellular turnover encourages skin reorganization across post-inflammatory marks and superficial indentations over time.
What this may mean for you: Gradually smooths the appearance of shallow acne marks, rebuilding a more uniform skin surface across treatment sessions.
Fine Line Reduction and Structural Collagen Support
How it works: Controlled exfoliation stimulates underlying dermal activity, encouraging fresh collagen synthesis and structural renewal.
What this may mean for you: Helps soften fine lines while promoting a firmer, plumper skin feel with repeated care.
Immediate Radiance and Luminosity
How it works: Stripping away the light-blocking outer layer of dead skin cells allows light to bounce evenly off fresh tissue.
What this may mean for you: Revives a tired, flat complexion, giving your skin a bright, naturally healthy glow shortly after treatment.
Enhanced Skincare Product Efficacy
How it works: Clearing the barrier of hardened, dead surface cells removes the physical block preventing topical ingredients from absorbing.
What this may mean for you: Your daily serums, treatments, and moisturizers penetrate more effectively, maximizing the performance of your home routine.
Fully Customizable and Seasonally Adaptable Protocols
How it works: Practitioners select and adjust formulations, strength levels, and exposure times to match your specific skin type and lifestyle needs.
What this may mean for you: Allows for flexible scheduling year-round (with proper daily sun protection) and options ranging from gentle refreshes to deeper renewal.
What to Expect
Consultation and Suitability Assessment
Your treatment begins with an evaluation of your skin type, tone, and health history. We review your current skincare routine and assess your skin barrier to select the appropriate peel formulation and strength for your safety and goals.
Preparation
Skin is thoroughly cleansed and prepared to remove surface oils and cosmetics. Protective barriers are applied around delicate zones, including the eyes, nose, and lips.
What Happens During Treatment
The peel solution is applied evenly across the target area using a specialized applicator. Your practitioner closely monitors your skin’s response and timing. Depending on the formulation used, the solution may be neutralized, cleansed off, or left on to self-neutralize over time. The entire process typically takes 30 to 45 minutes.
Likely Sensations and Appointment Duration
During application, you will typically feel a mild tingling, prickling, or warm sensation on the skin. Sensations vary based on the depth of the treatment but generally peak within a few minutes and subside quickly as the solution settles or is neutralized.
Common Temporary Effects and Downtime
Mild redness, tightness, and warm sensitivity — similar to a light sunburn — are common immediately following the procedure. Depending on the depth of your treatment, physical flaking or shedding usually begins 48 to 72 hours post-treatment and lasts approximately 3 to 7 days. Gentler peels may result in little to no visible peeling.
Aftercare
To support and protect healing skin:
- Apply a gentle, non-irritating moisturizer to soothe tightness and support barrier recovery.
- Apply a broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) daily, avoiding direct sun exposure.
- Do not pick, peel, or scratch shedding skin to prevent hyperpigmentation or irritation.
- Avoid active exfoliants (retinoids, exfoliating acids) and physical scrubs for 5 to 7 days.
- Avoid hot tubs, saunas, and intense workouts for 24 to 48 hours.
Is Medical Grade Peels Right for You?
Medical grade peels are suitable for individuals looking to address skin dullness, hyperpigmentation, uneven texture, or clogged pores. Because solutions can be tailored, treatments are adaptable for a wide variety of skin tones and sensitivities.
Treatment must be delayed if you have active open wounds, viral infections (such as active cold sores), active sunburn, severe eczema, or rosacea flare-ups in the treatment area. Peels are also deferred for those using oral acne medications that thin the skin barrier or those with recent sun exposure. Candidacy is always verified during your pre-treatment consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not always. The word "peel" refers to the microscopic dissolution of dead cellular bonds. While medium-depth treatments often produce visible flaking or shedding for a few days, gentler superficial peels provide smooth renewal with little to no visible peeling.
Most clients experience a temporary tingling, itching, or warming sensation while the peel solution is active. This discomfort is brief, lasts only a few minutes, and resolves as the treatment is completed or neutralized.
Downtime depends on the treatment intensity. Light peels require no downtime, allowing you to return to daily activities immediately. Medium-depth peels may cause 3 to 7 days of mild redness and light flaking, which is easily managed with hydrating post-care products.
Yes, when appropriately selected and managed. Deeper skin phototypes require carefully chosen active ingredients and controlled strength levels to prevent post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. A tailored approach ensures safe, effective results for dark skin tones.
An immediate boost in skin smoothness and brightness is typically noticeable within 5 to 7 days once initial flaking completes. Progressive improvements in hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and acne control build continuously over a series of sessions.
For active skin concerns like stubborn dark spots or acne, treatments are typically scheduled every 3 to 4 weeks in a series of 3 to 6 sessions. For general skin maintenance and seasonal care, scheduling a session every 2 to 3 months keeps the skin healthy and radiant.
Request Your Medical Grade Peels Consultation
Reveal smoother, clearer, and more radiant skin with a personalized chemical exfoliation plan. Our team at M-Aesthetics in Hamilton, Ontario, is dedicated to guiding you toward a safe, effective treatment tailored to your skin's unique needs. Contact M-Aesthetics today to schedule your consultation.
