Chemical Peels (Superficial, Medium, Deep)

A controlled reset for clearer, smoother skin.

A chemical peel is a medical-grade way to exfoliate that makes the skin renew itself in a controlled way. A professional peel is different from a scrub or a strong acid you can buy at the store because it is made to cause a predictable reaction so that the skin can shed, grow back, and reorganise. The result is often a surface that is clearer, a tone that is more even, and a texture that is smoother. This looks better in real life, not just right after a facial.

Dr. Kevin Haddad uses chemical peels to treat skin with precision, picking the depth and formula based on how your skin behaves, what you want to achieve, and how much time you can realistically take off.

What a peel can improve

Peels are useful because they can help with many problems at once. The main benefit is not just a “glow,” but also a cleaner skin surface and more even pigment behaviour over time.

People often use them to fix uneven skin tone, dullness from the sun, clogged pores, breakouts, enlarged pores, fine lines on the surface, and marks left over from acne. Peels can also help keep skin clear over time by making it easier for the skin to shed and the pores to work better.

Depth options at a glance

The strength of the change and the recovery depend on how deep the peel is. Dr. Kevin Haddad chooses the depth based on what you want to treat and how your skin usually reacts.

  • Superficial peels: Focus on the top layer. Best for brightness, a smooth texture, a light colour, and stuffy noses. Usually light flaking or very little peeling that can be seen.
  • Medium-depth peels: These go deeper and can fix more stubborn pigment, texture problems, and visible sun damage patterns. Recovery is more obvious, and peeling can last for several days.
  • Deep peels: Made for carefully chosen patients who have a lot of photoageing and deeper changes in texture. These need careful planning, good aftercare, and a long time off work.

It’s not always smart to pick the “strongest” peel. The best peel for you is the one that doesn’t irritate your skin and works on the problem you want to fix.

Formula selection is the real customisation

There isn’t just one “chemical peel” product. Different acids act in different ways, and you can reach the same depth in different ways. Some formulas work better for active breakouts and congestion, some for uneven pigment, and some for renewing the texture of the skin as a whole.

Dr. Kevin Haddad picks the formula based on your skin type, how sensitive it is, how oily it is, how much pigment it tends to have, and how you live your life every day. This is how the result stays smooth and natural instead of patchy or too strong.

Skin tone and pigment sensitivity deserve careful planning

Peels can work beautifully across many skin tones, but pigment risk is not the same for everyone. Some skins mark more easily after inflammation, and an overly aggressive peel can trigger unwanted darkening rather than improvement.

Dr. Kevin Haddad plans intensity conservatively when pigment sensitivity is likely, and he prioritises strategies that improve tone gradually and safely. For many patients, consistent controlled treatments outperform one intense session.

What you may feel during treatment

As the peel is put on, most people feel warmth, tingling, or stinging that comes and goes. The feeling is normal and usually easy to handle, but it changes depending on the type and depth of the peel. Most of the time, superficial peels are quick and not too harsh.

Medium peels can be more painful, especially in sensitive areas. Dr. Kevin Haddad changes the way he treats you to make sure it’s still effective but not too painful. He also doesn’t push your skin too hard.

The “peeling phase” is not identical for everyone

Not every peel produces dramatic shedding. Some cause light flaking that only you notice, while others create visible peeling for several days. Medium and deep peels tend to have more obvious recovery, and the skin can look tight, dry, and temporarily uneven while it renews.

The goal is not impressive peeling. The goal is a smoother, more even surface once healing is complete. Dr. Kevin Haddad prepares you for the normal stages so you do not judge the outcome too early.

Aftercare that protects the result

What you do after the treatment has a big effect on how well the peel works. The skin is more sensitive for a short time, and the most important thing is to keep it calm while it heals and control the pigment. Dr. Kevin Haddad makes aftercare simple and strict enough to be important.

  • At first, only use gentle cleansing and a moisturiser that helps, not any “active” products.
  • Don’t use acids, retinoids, scrubs, or exfoliation until your skin feels completely normal again.
  • Don’t pick at or pull on peeling skin; let it fall off on its own.
  • Daily high sun protection is important, and you should stay out of the sun while you recover.
  • If your skin feels tight or inflamed, stay away from heat stress early on.

A calm recovery usually leads to a cleaner finish. If the aftercare isn’t done right, even a well-chosen peel can heal unevenly.