Chemical peeling

For smaller areas, such as the upper lip, the treatment can be performed very effectively under local anesthesia.
However, when treating the entire face, we recommend general anesthesia, as local anesthesia of the whole face can be quite uncomfortable.

Before the treatment, the surgeon carefully degreases the skin. Then, each area is treated individually by applying a controlled amount of croton oil solution with a cotton swab. Based on the skin’s reaction, the surgeon determines whether the desired depth has been reached.

At the end of the procedure, there is usually little visible on the skin, but the regenerative process has already been set in motion.

During the entire recovery period, you should use Aciclovir until the skin is fully healed. This prevents the development of cold sores.

There are several effective methods for aftercare: with a wound-healing ointment, adhesive bandages and healing powder, or with Nanofat. The surgeon will explain which aftercare option is best for you.

The local anesthesia used usually lasts longer than the pain from the procedure itself. Most patients experience little pain upon waking. Generally, any pain after a peeling lasts only a few hours.

Nowadays, most croton oil peelings are combined with Nanofat microneedling. From our experience, this treatment speeds up skin recovery and often yields better results. Before discharge, you will receive a tube of Nanofat cream containing your own cells. You should apply this cream to the peeled skin during the first few days.

Several times a day, you may gently dab off the cream using compresses soaked in a mild vinegar solution. This feels refreshing. The skin typically begins to peel on the third or fourth day. At that time, you may look somewhat unrecognizable, but this is temporary.

In the following days, you will notice the skin gradually healing. On average, 8 to 10 days after the procedure, you will have a soft new skin layer. For the first three months, the skin may have a pinkish tone, initially quite intense, which gradually softens over time.

Once the initial pain from the treatment has subsided, you should not expect any significant pain during the recovery period.

If pain does occur later, it may indicate:

Too dry skin surface: Contact your doctor. Apply the prescribed ointment more frequently and refresh the skin intermittently with vinegar compresses.

Herpes blisters (cold sores): Inform your doctor; usually, the dose of Aciclovir will be increased.

Infection (inflammation): This often presents as increased redness and sometimes pus discharge. Contact your doctor and apply vinegar compresses more often.

An infection caused by herpes or bacteria can delay healing and deepen the wound beyond the original extent. In rare cases, this can lead to a discolored area or, in extreme cases, scarring.

If brown discoloration appears after a few weeks, please inform your doctor. They may prescribe a cream to address this issue if necessary.

Sun protection is essential throughout the entire treatment period: avoid sun exposure as much as possible, wear a hat, and apply a layer of sunscreen with SPF 50 to the treated areas every two hours.

Surgical fee starting from €1250

Price excludes VAT, anesthesia, operating room fees, materials, staff, and hospital stay