Chemical Peels

What Is Chemical Peels?

A chemical peel is a controlled skin treatment that uses medical-grade solutions to gently exfoliate damaged surface layers, encouraging fresher, more even-toned skin to take their place. At Aesthetic Lounge in DHA Lahore, every peel is doctor-led: Dr. Huma Abbas assesses your skin type, concerns, and history before selecting the right formula and depth for you. Peels are one of the most trusted treatments in dermatology for pigmentation, acne marks, and dullness — concerns we see every day in Lahore's sun-exposed, often oil-prone skin.

Not all peels are the same. We work with graded depths — superficial peels that brighten with little to no downtime, and medium-depth peels that target deeper pigmentation and textural marks. The grade is matched to your skin, not the other way around, which is why a proper medical consultation matters. This is very different from salon-strength peels: at a doctor-led clinic, concentrations, contact time, and neutralisation are all clinically controlled for safety and results.

How Chemical Peels Works at Aesthetic Lounge

Your treatment starts with cleansing and degreasing the skin, so the peel solution works evenly. The chosen solution is then applied in careful layers while your practitioner monitors the skin's response minute by minute. You may feel a warm, tingling sensation — normal and temporary. Depending on the peel, it is neutralised or self-neutralising, then soothing and sun-protective products are applied. Over the following days the treated surface layers loosen and shed — the visible 'peeling phase' — usually starting two to three days after treatment and settling within about a week. What emerges is smoother, brighter, more even skin, with results building over a course of sessions.

Benefits of Chemical Peels

• Visibly reduces pigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone
• Softens acne marks and post-inflammatory pigmentation over a course
• Restores glow to dull, tired-looking skin
• Smooths rough texture and refines the look of pores
• Graded depths — from no-downtime brightening to deeper correction
• Doctor-selected formulas matched to your skin type and concerns
• Can be combined with other treatments in a wider skin plan

Who Is a Good Candidate?

Chemical peels suit most adults dealing with pigmentation, acne marks, melasma-prone uneven tone, dullness, or rough texture — very common concerns in Lahore's climate. They can be adapted for many skin types, including deeper skin tones, when the right formula and depth are chosen. Peels may not be suitable during pregnancy, on active infections or open acne, or alongside certain medications such as recent isotretinoin use. Suitability is always decided at your consultation, where Dr. Huma Abbas examines your skin and recommends the safest, most effective grade for you.

Sessions & Results Timeline

Most clients see the best results from a course of 3 to 6 peels, spaced roughly two to four weeks apart, followed by maintenance sessions every few months. Superficial peels give a fresh, brightened look after a single visit, while pigmentation and acne marks typically improve progressively across the course. Individual results vary depending on skin type, concern, and how well aftercare is followed — your plan is tailored at consultation.

Chemical Peels Price in Lahore

Chemical peel pricing at our DHA Lahore clinic depends on the peel type, depth, and the treatment plan designed for your skin, so we don't quote a single flat figure. You'll receive a clear, transparent quote at your consultation with no surprises. For current ranges, see our price guide page or message us on WhatsApp at 0327 6660004 — we're happy to help before you book.

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Pre & Aftercare

• •Expect mild redness, tightness, then flaking two to three days after treatment
• •Do not pick or peel flaking skin — let it shed naturally
• •Apply broad-spectrum SPF daily and avoid direct midday sun
• •Keep skin moisturised with the gentle products we recommend
• •Pause actives like retinol and exfoliants until skin has settled
• •Avoid gyms, saunas, and facials for the first few days