Skin Rejuvenation - Micro Needling and Peels

Skin peels involve the use of a serum, often made up of several medical compounds, applied to the surface of the skin to intensively exfoliate it by removing the outer dead skin to unveil a fresh layer of new skin. They predominantly target the facial area but can be used on the body.

Chemical peeling is a procedure wherein a chemical agent of a defined strength is applied to the skin, which causes a controlled destruction of the layers of the skin, and is followed by regeneration and remodelling, with improvement of texture and surface abnormality. The most common and most superficial peels are widely known as ‘fruit acid’ peels, because they are derived from various fruits; you may see other types with TCA and phenol targeting deeper skin problems.

The peel procedure

1. 1Explaining the processYour JCCP practitioner will describe the full process to you.
2. 2Test patchA test patch is often done with deeper peels.
3. 3Protecting sensitive areasSensitive areas like the corner of the eyes and nose are protected with Vaseline.
4. 4Applying the peelThe peel should be applied to the area(s) you have agreed, usually with a small brush or a cotton bud. The vast majority of peels fall into the superficial category, meaning they only target the outermost layers of the skin.
5. 5Removing the peelDepending on the peel used, it may be washed off with water or a neutralising agent.

Mesotherapy is a non-surgical skin rejuvenation treatment, aimed at areas on the face and body. It involves a series of superficial injections of vitamins, enzymes, hormones, hyaluronic acid, and natural plant extracts into the skin to nourish and rejuvenate the skin.

There are multiple different injection techniques your practitioner can use, targeting different areas in the skin, which can lead to increased skin quality and renewal.

Microneedling uses a medical microneedle that causes micro-injuries which in turn stimulate the healing response of the body. The device contains fine needles that work to eliminate scarring, marks and lesions on the face and body; it penetrates micro areas of the skin and creates controlled wounds, which the skin fills with collagen and elastin - natural proteins that can strengthen the skin and reduce the appearance of scarring. The needle length varies, and this variation has an impact on the benefits and risks of the treatment.

Microneedling and mesotherapy are often combined. Practitioners may use a simple syringe with a needle, a manual roller, or one of many electronic medical devices that deliver a series of adjustable fine needles at a controlled depth, typically in the format of a pen.

Anaesthetic cream will usually be applied for at least 30 minutes prior to treatment. This treatment works to have an effect on the health, nutrition and quality of the different layers of the skin.