MetaDerm has the best chemical peel treatments in Chennai. Our team is well-experienced in different types of peels, including Glycolic acid chemical peel, TCA chemical peel, chemical peel for uneven skin tone, etc. 

Chemical peels are one of the most supreme ways to get rid of blackheads and melasma. If you are looking for an affordable chemical peel in Chennai, talk to our team of experts today. They can help you find the perfect chemical peel for blackheads and acne that you can incorporate into your regular skin care routine. 

Vitamin A peels are nothing but supercharged retinol peels, 100 times more powerful than your regular skin care products. These peels infuse retinoid, a very powerful collagen stimulator, directly and deeply into your skin layers. 

With a customisable downtime of 2-4 days, these peels are not only great for maintaining the texture of all skin types, but are incredible for enlarged pores and acne-prone skin too.

TCA CROSS is an effective procedure to erase deep acne scars without any chemical peel side effects. We at MetaDerm use the drip and paint method – a modified technique to precisely deliver the peeling agents into the scar. This helps minimise damages and optimise outcomes. 

The TCA CROSS is safe for all skin types and is best suited for deep pores, deep ice pick, and boxcar acne scars.

Chemical peels are mainly classified based on their level of action. Remember, the deeper the peel action, the longer it will take to recover fully. For example:

• Retinoic and trifarotene peels are very superficial
• Lactic, mandelic, enzyme peels, Jessner, and Glycolic acid peel are superficial
• TCA and Jessner TCA are medium to deep level
• TCA 70-100% supersaturated, phenol 88%, croton oil phenol, are deep action.

• TCA CROSS and paint at lower concentrations
• RF-insulated microneedling devices
• Modified subcision procedures
• Pico lasers, including Picoway & second-generation Picosure for PIH

Strong concentrations of chemical peel acids can significantly reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation by simply removing the epidermis. The deeper action peels will perforate the dermal layer in the middle and produce better results. 

A quick guide:

• Superficial peels: AHA, Retinoic acid – require 3-5 sessions.
• Medium to deep peels: TCA, Jessner TCA, Phenol peels - require 1 session.
• Dermamelan & Cosmelan peels require just 1 session. 

The Cosmelan and Dermamelan peels work by blocking the pigmentation-causing enzymes. They actively fight the melanin accumulation in the skin’s upper layers and stimulate cell renewal. This will remove the existing pigmentation, thus revealing a brighter and smoother skin. 

Dermamelan contains more active ingredients than Cosmelan. Hence, it has a stronger corrective and closely regulates action. This chemical peel has a longer downtime but gives better results. 

At MetaDerm, we exert utmost caution while using these peels to give you the best possible results. 

Our deep chemical peel services include TCA-Phenol peels. One of our highly experienced, senior dermatologists will perform this peel in an operating theatre after partially sedating you. You may require 10-14 days of downtime post-treatment. 

We offer the best deep chemical peel in Chennai to tackle severe sun damage and skin laxity. We combine deep CO2 with peels, and you need just one session. It takes about 4-6 months for this procedure to stimulate your own collagen production, to give the best possible results. 

Black peel is the best acne scar chemical peel and is anti-inflammatory. The salicylic acid perforates the oil glands more easily than the alpha hydroxy acids. These black peels have a downtime of 1-4 days and are suitable for all skin types. They can significantly improve blackheads, congestion, acne, and also reduce oil production in the skin.

The best chemical peel for skin rejuvenation can help remove boxcar, deep ice pick, and linear acne scars. MetaDerm offers the best chemical peel for acne scar services in South India. Chemical peels like the TCA-Phenol or TCA CROSS remove the top layers of the skin to reduce the appearance of scars and successfully regenerate the damaged skin.

Chemical peels for wrinkles target all types of wrinkles, from fine lines to deep wrinkles in people over 55 years of age. The exact chemical peel for wrinkles treatment will depend on your skin, wrinkles, budget, skin goal, and preferred downtime.

If you are looking for the best chemical peel for wrinkles in Chennai, MetaDerm offers:

• AHA step up glycolic peels & retinoic acid peels for fine lines
• TCA peels for medium wrinkles
• TCA - Phenol Peels for deep wrinkles and photo aging.

Lasers work better than chemical peel for sun damage. Glycolic acid peels produce good results for skin issues like sunspots and actinic keratosis. 

Retinoic acid peels work very well for skin health maintenance.  your skin’s health. Apart from reducing sun damage and sunspots, this is an effective chemical peel for anti-aging treatment as well. 

The TCA skin peel is an effective chemical peel for stretch marks that helps diminish the marks by fading them away over time. Since stretch mark removal is a risky procedure, only our highly trained senior dermatologists perform this procedure. 

Laser stretch mark removal using vascular or fractional lasers is safer and more effective than chemical peels. 

Chemical peels, like mandelic acid, and enzymatic peels are used to treat sensitive skin and rosacea. 

The Mandelic acid is a commonly used chemical peel for sensitive skin in Chennai. We use this chemical peel for sensitive skin as the large molecule prevents penetration into the skin. The other option - Enzyme peels have anti-inflammatory effects. 

However, dermatologists prefer lasers over peels for their predictable outcomes, especially in patients with rosacea. 

The duration of the treatment depends on the peeling agent used. At MetaDerm, we first cleanse the area and remove any excess oil to increase the agent’s efficacy. Next, the chosen professional chemical peel is applied. The peel is left undisturbed for the recommended amount of time - 

• Glycolic, lactic, mandelic, salicylic acid peels - 20 to 30 minutes
• Retinoic, tazarotene, trifarotene peels - 10 minutes 
• TCA & Jessner TCA - 40 minutes 
• TCA or Phenol CROSS/Drip/Paint- 30 minutes.

The pain threshold varies from person to person. In the case of AHA peels like lactic or glycolic acid peels, we will keep verbally checking with you about your comfort levels. We will terminate the procedure once you start feeling any discomfort. 

In the case of medium to deep peels, we will sedate you in the operating room and also use a numbing cream before starting the treatment. This helps minimise the pain. 

The deeper the peel, the higher the risk for complications. Superficial chemical peel treatment is safe, effective, and has very little downtime and risks. Some possible risks are infections, persistent redness, or unexpected darkening.

While superficial peels have no downtime, medium to deep peels will need about a week for full recovery. General chemical peel aftercare tips include:

• Avoid any sun exposure for the next 2-4 weeks.
• Avoid swimming for the next 10 days.
• Avoid other skin treatments for the next 2-8 weeks.
• Don’t pick, scratch, or exfoliate flaking skin
• Use only clinician-approved products on your skin
• Avoid products containing vitamin A, glycolic, salicylic & lactic acid for the next 5-28 days 

Clinical peel treatments are not recommended in the following cases:

• Pregnancy (opt for organic glycolic & lactic acid peels instead)
• Active bacterial infection or a cold sore
• Dark skin tone (opt for laser instead)
• Recently tanned due to sun exposure
• Rosacea or sensitive skin (opt for laser instead)
• Currently on certain medications