Chemical Peels

Medical-grade chemical peels performed at Absolute Cosmetic in Perth, Western Australia, under Dr Glenn Murray's medical supervision. Superficial to medium-depth peels using alpha-hydroxy acids, trichloroacetic acid, or proprietary formulations to improve skin texture, reduce pigmentation, soften fine lines, and treat acne-prone skin. Suitable for the face, neck, and décolletage.

Chemical peels at Absolute Cosmetic in Perth, Western Australia, are medical-grade exfoliation treatments performed under the clinical supervision of Medical Director Dr Glenn Murray (MBBS UWA 1993, FRACGP) and the Absolute Cosmetic clinical team. Unlike retail chemical exfoliants available without medical oversight, the peel formulations used at a medical cosmetic clinic are typically higher-concentration, more precisely calibrated preparations — including alpha-hydroxy acids (glycolic acid, lactic acid), beta-hydroxy acids (salicylic acid), trichloroacetic acid (TCA) at varying concentrations, and proprietary combination formulations — that achieve consistent, controlled penetration depths matched to the patient's skin type, condition, and treatment goals. Superficial peels using lower-concentration AHA or BHA formulations penetrate only the stratum corneum and superficial epidermis, producing mild exfoliation with one to two days of subtle flaking — suitable for brightening, improving congested or acne-prone skin, and light pigmentation management with no significant downtime. Medium-depth TCA peels (typically at 20–35% concentration) penetrate to the papillary dermis, inducing more pronounced epidermal shedding over five to seven days and delivering greater improvement in textural irregularities, solar lentigines, actinic damage, and moderate pigmentation. In Perth and across Western Australia, where cumulative UV exposure is among the highest in the world due to the Australian climate and historically low sun protection rates, chemical peels are a high-utility treatment for addressing the early-to-moderate photodamage that accumulates from teenage years onward. The skin is assessed at consultation to determine the appropriate peel type, concentration, and frequency for the individual patient. Peels are commonly used in a series of four to six treatments spaced two to four weeks apart for progressive improvement, or as maintenance between more intensive laser resurfacing sessions.