Medium Depth Chemical Peels Brisbane
Our medium-depth peels work deeper into the skin to target concerns such as pigmentation, acne, sun damage, and uneven texture. We offer two compounded formulations — the Vitamin A Peel and the Jessner Peel — each suited to different skin concerns. Your therapist will assess your skin during consultation to recommend the most appropriate treatment for your goals.
Vitamin A Peel
A medical-grade, prescription-only peel that activates cell turnover and supports the skin barrier. Applied as a leave-on mask, it’s well tolerated with minimal discomfort and may assist with fine lines, acne, blocked pores, pigmentation, sun damage, and keratosis pilaris. Skin typically shows a temporary yellow tint immediately after application, with mild flaking over the following 3–5 days.
Jessner Peel
A blend of salicylic acid, lactic acid, and resorcinol that exfoliates the skin, clears congestion, and supports collagen production. It may assist with acne, blackheads, pigmentation, sun damage, and uneven texture, with a light tingling sensation during application and mild peeling over 3–5 days afterward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a medium depth peel hurt?
Most clients find these peels well tolerated. The Vitamin A Peel typically causes minimal discomfort, while the Jessner Peel may cause a light tingling sensation during application. Your therapist can adjust the treatment to your comfort.
What are the contraindications for medium depth peels?
Medium depth peels aren’t suitable for everyone — this can include pregnancy or breastfeeding, active skin infections or cold sores, recent isotretinoin use, sunburnt or compromised skin, or known sensitivities to peel ingredients. Your therapist will review your history at consultation to confirm suitability.
How do I know which peel is right for me?
Your therapist will assess your skin during consultation and recommend the Vitamin A or Jessner Peel based on your specific concerns and goals.
Is there downtime after a medium depth peel?
There’s no significant downtime, though you can expect mild flaking or peeling for around 3–5 days afterward. Most clients return to normal activities the same day, while taking care to protect healing skin from the sun.
How often can I have a medium depth peel?
This depends on your skin and goals — your therapist will recommend a suitable interval between treatments as part of your consultation.
What should I do before and after a medium depth peel?
Your therapist will give you specific pre- and post-treatment guidance at consultation — this generally includes avoiding excess sun exposure and certain active skincare ingredients beforehand, and using SPF, letting skin flake naturally, and keeping skin well moisturised afterward.
What skin concerns can medium depth peels help with?
Together, our two peels may assist with fine lines, acne, blocked pores or blackheads, pigmentation, sun damage, uneven texture, and keratosis pilaris.
Are these peels compounded?
Yes — both are compounded medium-depth peel formulations. The Vitamin A Peel is medical-grade and prescription-only.