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Chemical Peels

Following a thorough consultation and medical assessment an appropriate course of treatments containing our favourite chemical exfoliants will be selected for you.

What is a Chemical Peel?

A chemical peel is a minimally invasive procedure that helps improve the appearance of skin. During the procedure your specially trained Practitioner carefully applies combinations of powerful solutions to the face, décolletage (neck and chest), or hands to remove dead skin cells. The solutions penetrate into the skin, causing dead skin cells to peel off. The new skin is smoother and more refined looking.

There are many types of chemical peel preparations, and the right preparation for you depends on your skin type and desired results. Light or superficial chemical peels usually consist of alpha and beta hydroxy acids, such as glycolic, lactic, or salicylic acid, that are combined to improve the appearance of:

  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Mild to moderate photo-ageing
  • Rough texture and uneven skin tone
  • Reduce acne, blackheads and superficial acne scarring

Your practitioner will choose from our firm favourites:

OBAGI BLUE PEEL RADIANCE:
Reveal a new layer of beautiful skin with Blue Peel RADIANCE®

  • Superficial, salicylic acid–based peel
  • Can be used for a wide range of skin types
  • Achieve quick, glowing results
  • Tighter, smoother, brighter-looking skin after just 1 peel
  • Quick and easy in-clinic procedure with little to no downtime


Blue Peel RADIANCE® delivers improvements in the appearance of skin tone and texture.

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WOW FACIAL PEELS:
One of the FAB 4 will be chosen by your Practitioner, depending on your skin’s unique needs and condition.

Peel and reveal a more confident self. Experience the ultimate range of intelligently formulated peels that will help keep you looking and feeling fabulous.

Our WOW facial® approved practitioner can tailor the treatment to your individual needs, either as a standalone treatment or as part of the WOW facial® system (Includes Wow Fusion). Don’t miss out on the opportunity to elevate your skincare routine and unveil luminous skin.

The WOW facial peels can improve the appearance of:

  • Acne. Blackheads. Oily Skin
  • Sun Damage. Hyper-Pigmentation
  • Age Spots. Melasma
  • Fine Lines and Wrinkles
  • Rough Skin. Uneven skin tone
  • Dehydrated Skin. Dull Skin

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Frequently Asked Questions

All peels usually involve at least some mild discomfort, such as stinging, tingling, heat and even a burning sensation. Your Practitioner will ask you to let them know how intense this is and this will guide them in deciding when the solution needs to be neutralised.
Yes. Avoid: laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, waxing, depilatory creams, electrolysis, sunbeds and sunbathing for 7 days prior to a peel. Also avoid using: Topical retinols, retinoids and Tretinoin and AHA/BHA acids such as glycolic, lactic and salicylic acid. Benzoyl peroxide, exfoliating masks and hydroquinone should also be avoided. If you are not sure, then check with your Practitioner.
Yes but this depends on the condition of your skin. The peels we offer at GSN Aesthetics are fairly light, but you can still get some light peeling, flaking, redness, dryness and itching in some cases. Use plenty of moisturiser to ease this and do not pick! Some people experience a minor pimple breakout following their peel. This will quickly clear up.
Yes. Use plenty of moisturiser if you are dry or flaky. Vigilant use of a sunscreen for the face with an SPF of 50 is essential, especially for 2 weeks after each peel. No sunbathing or sunbeds during a course of peels and for 2-4 weeks afterwards, depending on the peel. Your active skincare: retinoids/retinols, BHA/AHA’s, etc can be restarted after 5-7 days. Ask your Practitioner for individualised advice. Do not exfoliate until your skin has recovered. No sooner than 5-7 days after your treatment. Do not pick, scratch or pull any peeling skin off! This can lead to hyperpigmentation and scarring.
No. You can’t have a peel if: You are pregnant. Talk to your Practitioner though, as we do have a nice treatment that you can have! You have cold sores, herpes simplex or warts in the treatment area. You are sunburnt, have a wound, damaged, inflamed or sensitive skin within the treatment area. You are currently taking Accutane or have taken it in the last 12 months. You have a history of radiation therapy within the treatment area. You are allergic to any of the ingredients.

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We know that many new clients decide to have treatments due to direct recommendation of a friend who is an existing client. At GSN Aesthetics we value our patients, so we have decided to give you something back to show our appreciation.
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    It’s simple. Just REFER A FRIEND to us and once they have a treatment you will get £25 off your next treatment with us. ALSO, your friend gets £25 off their first treatment!
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pH Formula

pH formula is the first pharma-cosmeceutical product line from Spain, which is the result of an innovative alliance between cosmeceuticals and medical prescriptions. The unique scientific blend of dermatological ingredients offer one of the most comprehensive preventative and restorative skin care solutions available without a prescription.

The range is designed to be used at home in combination with in-clinic resurfacing treatments to accelerate and enhance results. These resurfacing treatments have been developed to provide controlled, targeted delivery of actives while preserving the integrity of the epidermis and stimulating the production of collagen and healthy new skin cells.

HelioCare 360

Led by science and developed by dermatologists with the back up of over 80 clinical studies, Heliocare 360 is an award winning SPF 50 daily defence against the sun and daylight, with anti-oxidants and skin-loving ingredients to help boost skin health and prevent premature ageing.

There are unique formulations for all skin types and products to help prevent and reduce symptoms of various skin concerns.

Intradermology

IIntradermology is a revolutionary skincare system that redefines the science and aesthetic of skin. Using next generation technology, Intradermology delivers clinically proven active ingredients to gently and effectively treat signs of ageing and the most common skin concerns: acne, pigmentation, rosacea and redness. The Intradermology approach provides 5 stages of skin care:

  • Cleanse and Prep
  • Heal & Hydrate
  • Smooth and Moisturise
  • Night Repair
  • Protect and Prevent


At each stage there is a product or two for every skin type and skin concern. The ethos is to use intelligent new tech to be kind to the skin, to feed, to nourish and to protect, leaving you with comfortable, beautiful and healthier skin.

Obagi Medical

Obagi Medical contains a range of prescription and non-prescription strength home skincare to transform your skin. Numerous range are available for all skin types, including the Nu-Derm System, which when combined with tretinoin is clinically proven to help address the signs of aging in all skin types.

Each component of the system is uniquely formulated to work synergistically, so every step complements and enhances the next to give you beautiful, younger-looking skin.
With daily use of your prescribed Obagi skincare plan, you should expect to see:

  • More resilient-looking skin
  • Reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Refreshed look with more even skin tone and texture
  • Reduced hyperpigmentation (discoloration)
  • Significantly improved control of acne and improved appearance of acne scarring
  • Significantly improved redness and rosacea management