Chemical peels generally carry a favorable safety profile on Fitzpatrick type III to V skin when the depth and acid solution are selected with individual pigmentation risk in mind. Deeper skin tones carry a greater susceptibility to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. This is why an assessment by a doctor familiar with treating Asian skin is the necessary first step, rather than an optional one.

Superficial peels commonly range from around RM200 to RM450 per session in the Malaysian market, with medium-depth peels generally between RM500 and RM1,200. These are indicative market figures rather than A.M Clinic prices. Because peels are usually delivered as a course, ask any clinic for the likely total cost of the recommended course, not the single-session price. A.M Clinic quotes individually after consultation.

Not necessarily, and visible peeling is not a measure of whether the treatment has worked. Superficial peels frequently produce little more than light flaking, or none at all. The depth of the peel determines how much shedding you see. A conservative depth is often the correct clinical choice, particularly for skin prone to pigmentation.

Peels work cumulatively. A course is common, often spaced two to four weeks apart, with the number of sessions determined by how your skin responds rather than fixed in advance. Your aesthetic physician will review your progress and adjust the plan at each visit.

A facial cleanses, extracts and hydrates, generally working at the surface. A medical-grade chemical peel applies an acid solution to a defined depth, producing a controlled and measurable exfoliation. In Malaysia, medical-grade peels must be performed by doctors credentialed under the Ministry of Health’s LCP scheme.

Most patients describe a warm tingling or stinging sensation during application, which builds and then settles. It is generally well tolerated and lasts only for the few minutes the solution is in contact with the skin. Your clinician remains with you throughout and can neutralise the solution at any point.

It depends entirely on what is meant by scars. Flat brown marks left after a breakout are pigment, and peels may help them resolve more quickly. Indented scarring, such as ice-pick or deep boxcar scars, is a structural change and will not be corrected by a superficial peel. Microneedling rejuvenation or laser treatment may be more appropriate, and your aesthetic physician will advise following assessment.

Possibly, but melasma requires care. Certain superficial peels may form part of a broader melasma management plan alongside topical treatment and strict sun protection. Melasma is a relapsing condition and it can be aggravated by treatment that is too aggressive. Please raise any history of melasma at consultation.

Allow at least three weeks before any significant event if you are having a medium-depth peel, as visible peeling can last up to ten days. Superficial peels require less lead time, but scheduling one in the same week as a wedding or a Hari Raya gathering is not advisable.

They address different things. Peels act on the skin’s surface and are well suited to texture, dullness, congestion and superficial pigment. Pico Laser targets deeper, more stubborn pigment. Because A.M Clinic provides both, your aesthetic physician can recommend the one that matches your diagnosis, or a combination of the two, rather than the one that happens to be available.

No. Chemical peels are not performed at A.M Clinic during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Please tell us if you are pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Usually yes. Retinoids, exfoliating acids and scrubs are typically paused for a period before treatment, and your clinician will specify how long. Bring your current products or photographs of the labels to your consultation.