Skin renews itself roughly every 28 days when we’re young — and progressively slower with every decade. Dead cells linger longer on the surface, pores congest, pigment settles unevenly, and skin starts reading as “tired” even after a good night’s sleep. Peels and medical facials work by taking over the exfoliation your skin has slowed down on, and doing it with clinical precision.
A peel is a controlled application of an acid solution — glycolic, salicylic, lactic, or TCA — that loosens the bonds holding dead cells to the surface. Superficial peels brighten and smooth with no real downtime. Medium-depth peels reach further, treating stubborn pigmentation, fine lines, and acne marks, with a few days of visible flaking. The acid, the strength, and the contact time are chosen for your skin type and concern — this calibration is the entire difference between a clinical peel and a spa product.
A spa facial relaxes; a medical facial treats. Our facials are built around clinical steps — deep cleansing, professional-grade exfoliation, sterile extractions for congested pores, targeted serums, and LED light therapy where useful — selected after a skin assessment, not from a fixed menu. They pair naturally with peels: many patients alternate the two through the month.
Superficial treatments leave you slightly glowing and ready for dinner the same evening. Medium peels bring three to five days of flaking — plan around events, not into them. Whatever the depth, sun protection afterwards is non-negotiable: fresh skin pigments easily, and SPF is what protects your investment. We send every patient home with a simple written aftercare plan.
Acids are dose-dependent tools: the same ingredient that brightens at one strength burns at another. At Dermax Medical Center, peels are selected and supervised by clinicians who assess your skin type — including darker skin tones that need adapted protocols — before anything touches your face. Products are medical-grade, records are kept, and your programme evolves with your skin instead of repeating a fixed menu.
If your skin looks tired no matter what you put on it, it may just need professional resurfacing. Book a skin assessment at Dermax Medical Center in Dubai and get a peel and facial plan matched to your skin, your calendar, and your goals.
For maintenance, every four weeks — matching your skin's natural renewal cycle. For active concerns like pigmentation or acne, we usually start with a course of treatments two to three weeks apart, then step down to monthly. Your clinician sets the rhythm based on how your skin responds.
Superficial peels feel like mild tingling or warmth for a few minutes. Medium peels sting more noticeably during application — brief and very tolerable — and we use fans and neutralisers to keep you comfortable. Any warmth settles within the hour.
Yes, with the right timing. A superficial peel three to five days before an event gives you the glow without the flake. Medium peels need seven to ten days of lead time. Tell us the date and we'll plan backwards from it.
Yes — with correctly chosen acids and strengths. Darker skin needs adapted protocols because aggressive peels can trigger pigmentation rather than fix it. Our clinicians select formulations proven safe for your skin tone, which is precisely why an assessment comes before any treatment.
Assessment, products, and tools. A medical facial starts with a skin evaluation, uses professional-grade actives at clinical strengths, includes sterile extraction where needed, and can incorporate LED therapy. It's a treatment with an objective, not just an hour of relaxation — though it happens to be pleasant too.
Only with medium-depth peels — expect flaking like a mild sunburn for three to five days. Superficial peels usually cause no visible peeling at all; the exfoliation happens at a microscopic level. Either way, moisturiser and SPF carry you through comfortably.
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