Fruit acid peel in Munich – with medical advice

Fruit acids belong to the alpha hydroxy acids, AHAs for short. These include glycolic acid, which was originally obtained from sugar cane, lactic acid, mandelic acid and citric acid. In the skin, they loosen the bonds between the dead cells of the horny layer, the outermost layer of skin. The flakes loosen, the surface can become smoother, and the skin is stimulated to form new cells. In a medical peel, the acid is more highly concentrated than in skincare products for home use and acts only briefly and in a controlled way. That is why careful skin consultation and medical information come at the start of treatment.

A fruit acid peel is a form of chemical peel. Chemical peels are classified by how deeply they penetrate: superficial peels with fruit acids act in the horny layer and the upper layers of the epidermis. Medium and deep peels with other acids reach deeper into the skin, take considerably longer to recover from and carry higher risks, such as scarring and lasting pigment disorders. The fruit acid peel is one of the mild procedures: usually the skin is only briefly red afterwards, and you can soon return to your daily routine. In return, several treatments are generally needed before the skin's appearance visibly changes.

The aim of a fruit acid peel is to refine the skin's appearance and stimulate skin renewal. Because dead skin flakes loosen, the complexion often looks fresher and skincare can be absorbed better. Over a series, the stimulated cell renewal is intended to help make pores look finer, reduce mild blemishes and lighten superficial pigment spots. Deep wrinkles, scars or slack skin, on the other hand, can hardly be influenced by a superficial peel – other procedures such as hyaluronic acid come into question here. How clearly your skin changes is individual and depends on skin type, starting point and skincare.

During the exposure time, tingling, warmth or a slight burning sensation are normal. Afterwards the skin may be red and feel tight for a while and flake slightly over the following days. Unusual but possible are crusts, irritation, a flare-up of cold sores or pigment changes – especially with darker skin or sun exposure after treatment. Consistent sun protection with a high sun protection factor is therefore important in the weeks afterwards. Avoid saunas, sunbeds, further peels and irritating cosmetics for a few days. Contact us if your skin reacts strongly.

Freshly peeled skin is particularly sensitive to fragrances. Our practice is nicotine-free and perfume-free, because fragrances can trigger allergies, headaches and dizziness and are suspected of placing a strain on the hormonal and immune systems. Prof. Schulte-Uebbing has addressed fragrances and plasticisers (phthalates) in perfume and cosmetics in lectures and publications; as so-called endocrine disruptors, they can act in a hormone-like way. Mild, fragrance-free products are therefore suitable for aftercare following the peel. If you wish, we are also happy to talk with you about the ingredients in your daily skincare.