Medical Chemical Peel

Dermatologist-prescribed and physician-administered chemical peels at Klinika preventivní dermatologie in Ostrava, using pharmaceutical-grade acids including glycolic, salicylic, mandelic, lactic, Jessner formula and TCA to exfoliate and resurface the skin. The physician selects the peel agent, concentration and application depth based on your phototype, concern and tolerance — a clinical decision that distinguishes this from beauty-salon peeling. Superficial peels carry no meaningful downtime; medium-depth peels involve three to seven days of visible peeling and more substantial correction. From 1,800 Kč per session.

Chemical peeling uses carefully formulated acid solutions to dissolve the bonds between skin cells, removing the outer layers in a controlled manner and triggering new cell generation and collagen stimulation from below. At Klinika preventivní dermatologie chemical peeling is physician-supervised — the agent, concentration and application time are prescribed and administered by the dermatovenereologist rather than a beautician, which allows access to higher-potency formulations and a clinically calibrated depth of effect. Superficial peels, which reach only the epidermis, include glycolic acid (often in the 30–50% range for clinical use), salicylic acid (valued for its ability to penetrate into blocked follicles, making it particularly useful for acne and open comedones), mandelic acid (gentler, suited to sensitive and darker phototypes) and lactic acid. These produce a mild tingling sensation during application, which lasts two to five minutes; the skin looks slightly pink for a few hours and then resumes its normal appearance, with no visible peeling. A subtle smoothing and brightening effect builds over three to five days as the loosened surface cells shed microscopically, and repeated sessions achieve progressively cleaner pores, more even tone and softer texture. Medium-depth peels, using trichloroacetic acid (TCA) at 15–35% or a Jessner formula, penetrate into the upper dermis and produce a more significant clinical response. After application the skin frosts (turns white briefly), then develops a sunburn-like redness that evolves into visible peeling over three to seven days. This depth of injury triggers a more pronounced wound-healing response, producing new collagen, significant smoothing of deeper lines, more complete correction of solar lentigines and more substantial improvement of acne scarring. Proper preparation — a priming course of retinoid or brightening topical for four to six weeks — reduces the risk of post-peel hyperpigmentation, particularly on darker skin types, and the physician prescribes this where appropriate. Aftercare centres on gentle cleansing, fragrance-free moisturisation and strict SPF50+ sun protection. Picking, peeling or rubbing the flaking skin is contraindicated. A course of three to six sessions spaced two to four weeks apart is typically recommended for acne or pigmentation correction, with the physician reviewing at each visit. Individual sessions from 1,800 Kč for superficial peels and from 2,500 Kč for medium-depth formulations.