A body peel is an aesthetic treatment that involves applying a specific chemical solution to the skin to exfoliate the superficial layers. This process removes dead skin cells, stimulates cell renewal, and promotes the appearance of new, smoother, more even, and radiant skin.
Unlike facial peels, body peels are designed to treat larger areas such as the back, arms, legs, and buttocks, and are tailored to address specific concerns like keratosis pilaris, improved skin texture, and prevention of skin aging.
The body peel is an increasingly popular medical aesthetic method for improving skin quality on targeted areas of the body. This treatment exfoliates the skin deeply to eliminate dead cells, improve texture, and reveal
smoother, softer, and more radiant skin.
Used to treat various skin imperfections, the body peel is an effective solution for those seeking visible improvement without invasive procedures.
The benefits of a body peel come from the application of a chemical exfoliating solution, typically based on glycolic, salicylic, or trichloroacetic acids (TCA). Depending on their concentration, these acids penetrate more or less deeply into the epidermis to induce controlled skin shedding.
This exfoliation process boosts cell renewal, stimulates collagen production, and enhances skin quality by targeting imperfections.
After the peel, the skin will naturally begin to peel, and a new, smoother, and more even skin layer will replace the old dead cells.
Body peels are indicated for a variety of skin concerns. They can be used to:
• Smooth skin texture : to treat rough, dry skin or surface irregularities. The peel exfoliates dead cells, leaving the skin softer and smoother to the touch.
• Treat excess sebum and inflammatory acne lesions.
• Reduce keratosis pilaris : keratosis pilaris is a skin condition characterized by small rough bumps, often located on the arms, thighs, or buttocks.
• Even out skin tone and improve pigmentation : peels help unify the complexion by removing dead cells that dull the skin, leaving it more radiant.
• Prevent signs of skin aging : peeling stimulates collagen production, helping improve skin firmness and elasticity.
Body peels are superficial peels and do not improve scars.
Peels can be applied to several areas of the body that show imperfections or need skin rejuvenation :
• Back peel : often prone to imperfections, including acne and excess sebum.
• Arm peel : helps treat keratosis pilaris and smooth rough or dry skin.
• Leg peel : helps even out skin tone, smooth irregularities, and slow down skin aging.
• Décolleté and neck peel : for these sensitive and often sun-exposed areas, peels help treat signs of photoaging and improve skin texture.
• Buttocks peel : improves skin density, reduces keratosis pilaris, and leaves the skin softer and smoother.
A body peel session includes several steps and lasts between 15 and 30 minutes, depending on the area being treated.
A preliminary consultation takes place before the session. Dr. Romano analyzes the skin to determine the type of peel best suited to the patient's specific needs.
Skin preparation : the area to be treated is cleansed to remove any impurities and prepare the skin for the peel.
Application of the exfoliating solution : a customized chemical solution is applied to the skin with a brush. The application time lasts a few minutes.
Neutralization and soothing : the product is neutralized, and a soothing cream is applied to calm the skin and prevent irritation.
Post-treatment care : Dr. Romano will provide you with specific instructions on how to care for your skin in the days following the session.
To maximize the effectiveness of the treatment and avoid side effects, several precautions must be taken before undergoing a body peel.
• Avoid sun exposure : it is recommended to avoid direct sun exposure for three weeks prior to the peel, as tanned or irritated skin may react more intensely to the treatment.
• Prepare the skin with specific creams : Dr. Romano may advise using creams containing glycolic acid or other exfoliating agents to prepare the skin a few weeks before the treatment. This will depend on the patient’s skin type.
• Avoid waxing and harsh scrubs : it is essential not to irritate the skin during the three weeks leading up to the peel in order to avoid excessive sensitivity or irritation.
Precautions after a body peel are crucial for speeding up healing and avoiding side effects.
• Avoid sun exposure : after the peel, the skin is particularly sensitive to UV rays. It's essential to avoid direct sun exposure and apply broad-spectrum sunscreen for one month.
• Moisturize regularly : apply the moisturizing and healing cream recommended by Dr. Romano. This is important to accelerate healing and reduce sensations of tightness.
• Do not touch or scratch the skin : during the peeling phase, it’s important not to scratch or pull at flaking skin, as this could cause scarring or irritation.
• Follow medical advice : Dr. Romano may provide you with additional, personalized instructions based on your skin type.
The results of a body peel typically become visible a few days after the treatment, once the skin has finished peeling.
The skin appears smoother, more uniform, and imperfections are visibly reduced.
The outcome depends on the type of peel performed, the patient’s skin type, and the concern being addressed.
Results generally last for several months.
The protocol includes an initial treatment phase of three peels spaced three weeks apart, followed by a maintenance phase with one peel every three to four months.
The cost of a body peel varies depending on the size of the area treated and the type of peel used. On average, a single session ranges between CHF 200 and CHF 350.
| Type of consultation | Generally practiced rates |
|---|---|
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Body peeling
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200 CHF to 350 CHF per session |
Patients who have undergone a body peel are generally very satisfied with the results, particularly in terms of improved skin texture and quality.
They often describe their skin as smoother, more even, firmer, and visibly brighter.
The speed of the procedure and the absence of pain are also appreciated, even though the peeling phase—although not systematic—can occasionally be uncomfortable.
Oui, le peeling peut être réalisé sur le corps pour améliorer la texture de la peau, éliminer les cellules mortes, traiter les taches pigmentaires, les cicatrices, les vergetures et les irrégularités cutanées. Il permet également de stimuler le renouvellement cellulaire et d’unifier le teint.
Le gommage utilise des particules exfoliantes ou des enzymes pour éliminer les cellules mortes en surface. Il agit de manière mécanique ou chimique et offre un résultat immédiat. Le peeling, en revanche, utilise des acides (comme l’acide glycolique ou lactique) pour pénétrer plus en profondeur dans la peau et stimuler le renouvellement cellulaire, apportant des résultats plus durables et traitant des problématiques plus ciblées.
Pour un peeling maison doux, mélangez du sucre ou du sel avec de l’huile végétale (comme l’huile d’amande douce ou de coco) et appliquez en mouvements circulaires sur peau humide. Pour un peeling chimique, utilisez un produit contenant des acides doux (AHA ou BHA) en respectant scrupuleusement les consignes. Cependant, pour des résultats plus visibles et sécurisés, un peeling professionnel est recommandé.
Appliquez le produit exfoliant sur une peau propre et sèche, en insistant sur les zones rugueuses (coudes, genoux, talons). Laissez agir selon les indications, puis rincez abondamment. Après le peeling, hydratez généreusement la peau avec une crème réparatrice et évitez toute exposition au soleil.
• Élimine les cellules mortes et affine le grain de peau.
• Améliore l’éclat et l’uniformité du teint.
• Réduit les imperfections, taches pigmentaires et vergetures.
• Lisse la peau et stimule la production de collagène.
• Prépare la peau à mieux absorber les soins hydratants et nourrissants.
• Hydratez quotidiennement la peau avec des soins riches et apaisants.
• Réalisez des gommages doux une fois par semaine pour maintenir l’éclat.
• Protégez la peau du soleil avec un écran solaire SPF 50.
• Évitez les expositions prolongées au soleil et les bains très chauds.
• Privilégiez une alimentation riche en antioxydants pour favoriser la régénération cutanée.
The services described on this website apply to Swiss territory; there are differences between countries.
Contact
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