DEFYNE AESTHETICS · LONGRIDGE, NEAR PRESTON

If uneven pigmentation is bothering you, start with a skin consultation. The Perfect Peel® is a professionally applied, medium-depth chemical peel that may help reduce the appearance of some sun spots and uneven pigmentation. For melasma, a peel may be one part of a longer-term plan.

Sun spots, also called solar lentigines, tend to appear as separate flat brown marks on sun-exposed skin. At your consultation, we’ll discuss whether a peel is appropriate for the type of pigmentation you have.

Melasma often appears as broader patches on the cheeks, forehead or upper lip. It can persist or come back. Daily sun protection and a suitable skincare plan are usually the starting point. A peel may be considered for selected patients.

The manufacturer designed the peel for Fitzpatrick skin types I–VI, from fair to deep skin tones. We welcome people of all skin tones for a consultation. Whether the peel is right for you depends on your skin, the cause of the pigmentation and your medical history.

Irritation from a peel can worsen pigmentation or trigger new dark marks, particularly in skin that tends to darken after inflammation. We’ll ask how your skin reacts to irritation and previous treatments. Depending on the assessment, we may suggest skin preparation, a gentler option or a referral.

We’ll review your pigmentation, skincare, medicines and previous treatments, then talk through options, expected downtime, risks and costs. Tell us if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, have used isotretinoin, have a history of cold sores or scarring, or have active irritation, infection or a known allergy. These can affect whether or when a peel is suitable.

Your skin may feel tight or irritated afterwards. Visible peeling often starts around day three and settles over the following several days, though timing varies. Follow your personal aftercare instructions and let the skin flake naturally. Contact the clinic if discomfort is severe or prolonged.

Daily broad-spectrum sunscreen matters after a peel and when managing melasma. If you have melasma, a tinted sunscreen with iron oxides can also help protect against visible light. Results vary, and melasma may need ongoing care.

Get an unusual mark checked first. If a spot is new and persists, changes in size, shape or colour, or bleeds or crusts, see your GP before booking a cosmetic peel.

We’ll help you decide whether The Perfect Peel® or another option fits your skin. Book online or call 01772 780 808. You can also explore our other chemical peels.