Tailored to Your Skin
Chemical peels exfoliate the outer layer of skin to address texture, congestion, pigmentation and fine surface lines. At Enrich Aesthetics, Kirsty works primarily with lactic and salicylic acid, chosen for the concern in front of her rather than a single default formula.
Why Lactic and Salicylic Acid
Lactic acid is a larger molecule than glycolic acid, so it is less likely to penetrate deeply or irritate the skin, and it naturally hydrates as it exfoliates. Salicylic acid is oil-soluble, which lets it work inside the pore itself rather than only on the surface, and that makes it the more useful of the two for congestion, blackheads and acne-prone skin, including at low concentrations for more sensitive skin types. Which one Kirsty reaches for, and at what strength, is a decision made after looking at your skin rather than a default applied to everyone who books a peel.
Who Peels Suit
Peels generally suit people dealing with acne, congestion, sun damage, uneven pigmentation or fine surface lines. Not everyone is a suitable candidate. Darker skin tones, including Asian, Middle Eastern, African and Southern European skin, carry a higher risk of post-treatment pigmentation and need a more cautious approach, which Kirsty assesses individually rather than ruling in or out on a website. Recent isotretinoin use, active cold sores, broken skin and pregnancy all change the conversation, and current skincare matters too, since retinoids and acids in a home routine usually need pausing beforehand.
A single strong peel performed under medical supervision can address a concern in one session, but for most people a series of six to eight peels spaced fortnightly to monthly gives a more controlled result than one aggressive treatment. Kirsty will recommend a starting strength and build from there based on how your skin responds. Levels 1 to 3 are $99, $120 and $140 for a 30 minute appointment, and because peels are cosmeceutical rather than prescription treatments, that pricing can be published rather than held to a consultation. Level 4 is a high-potency glycolic peel that requires specific skincare bought and used beforehand, so it is not something to book from a price list and is discussed at consultation instead. LED light therapy can be added to a peel for $60.
Book a ConsultationTreatments at Enrich Aesthetics are provided by Kirsty Neagle, Registered Nurse (Division 1), holding general registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. AHPRA registration number: NMW0001646562. Registration can be verified on the public AHPRA register.
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FAQs
How often should I get a chemical peel?
Most people have a series of six to eight peels, spaced fortnightly to monthly, rather than a single treatment.
What's the downtime?
This varies by peel strength and skin type. Kirsty will talk you through expected downtime for your specific peel at consultation.
Can I have a chemical peel if I have darker skin?
It depends on the individual. Darker skin tones carry a higher risk of post-treatment pigmentation, so Kirsty takes a more cautious, staged approach rather than a standard protocol.
How much does a chemical peel cost?
Level 1 is $99, level 2 is $120 and level 3 is $140, each a 30 minute appointment. Level 4 is a high-potency glycolic peel that requires specific skincare preparation beforehand, so it is discussed at consultation rather than booked from a price list. Most people have a series of six to eight peels rather than a single treatment, so the useful figure is the cost of the course, and Kirsty works that through with you at consultation.
Can I add LED light therapy to a peel?
Yes. LED is $60 added to a peel, or $95 as a 30 minute session on its own. Whether it adds anything to what you are already having done is discussed at your appointment rather than assumed.
What should I stop using before a peel?
Retinoids and exfoliating acids in a home routine usually need pausing beforehand, and how long depends on the peel and on what you are using. Kirsty gives you specific instructions at consultation rather than a general rule that would be wrong for half of cases.
Can I have a peel if I have a beard?
It depends on the peel, the area and how much of it carries hair. A peel to the cheeks, forehead and around the eyes is a different proposition to one taken across the beard line, and shaving generally has to pause afterwards. It is assessed in person.
How soon can I go back in the sun?
Skin is more sensitive to ultraviolet light after a peel, and around Lake Macquarie that is not a small consideration. Kirsty covers sun protection as part of aftercare, specific to the strength of peel you have had.
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