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Pigmentation & tone
Melasma, sun damage, post-acne marks, uneven tone. Our targeted peels (Mesoestetic Melanostop, Lamelle Rice Bran AO) are particularly effective here, worked through patiently over repeated sessions.
A medical-grade peel matched to your skin and your concern. Worked through carefully, never rushed.
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At a glance
Pricing
By concern
- Area
- Face (neck and décolletage add-on)
- Ranges
- Mesoestetic peels – R750 – R1,200
Lamelle Peels – R800 – R1,300
What it is
A controlled, careful conversation with your skin.
A chemical peel is a precise resurfacing treatment – a careful blend of acids and active ingredients that lifts the upper layers of skin and prompts the deeper layers to renew. It's one of the oldest medical-aesthetic treatments, and still one of the most effective for specific concerns: pigmentation, blemish-prone skin, ageing, texture.
We work with two professional ranges. Lamelle is proudly South African, medical-grade – gentle, precise, and well-suited to the gradual reset most skins prefer. Mesoestetic is Spanish, medical-grade, and the source of our more targeted peel work – MD Retiflash (their MD Series), Melanostop Tran3x, Jessner PRO and Eyecon. The right peel for you depends on your skin and your concern.
The depth and chemistry are decided together. We start gentle and build, never the other way around. A peel should feel like a careful conversation with your skin, not a chemical assault.
What it's for
Where peels do their best work.
Peels are concern-led. We choose the chemistry and depth based on what your skin is asking for – not the other way around. These are the most common reasons clients come to us for a peel.
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Blemish-prone skin
Active blemishes, congestion, post-inflammatory marks, oily and reactive skin. Lamelle AzeAc and Beta Peel 15% are formulated specifically for this – calming while they clear.
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Ageing & texture
Fine lines, surface texture, loss of glow. Retinoid-based peels (Mesoestetic Retiflash, Lamelle Retistore) prompt renewal at depth without the downtime of more aggressive resurfacing.
What to expect
Thoughtful before, during, after.
Peels need careful preparation and careful aftercare. We take both seriously. The treatment itself is the smallest part of the process – the conversation around it is where the work happens.
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The consultation
We take a full history, look carefully at your skin, and discuss what you'd love for it to do. For first-time peels we usually patch-test before booking the full session, so we know exactly how your skin will respond.
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The treatment
Every peel begins with a thorough cleanse and prep. The peel itself is applied in measured layers, with cooling between as needed. You may feel a tingle, a warmth, or nothing at all – depending on the chemistry and your skin.
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The aftercare
The first 48 – 72 hours are the most important. Strict sun protection. No retinoids or active acids at home. Gentle cleansing only. Most clients see some lifting or flaking by day three or four – that's the renewal happening. We send you home with a clear protocol.
Frequency & rhythm
Peels work in rhythm.
For meaningful change, peels are repeated – spaced two to four weeks apart, depending on the chemistry and your skin's response, with no set number attached. Maintenance after that is usually a single peel every two to three months, or aligned with the seasons.
For complex concerns – combined pigmentation and ageing, for example – we sometimes alternate peels with microneedling or our H2Glow facial along the way. The plan is built for your skin, not from a template.
Pricing for a series is discussed at the consultation, once we know which range and depth suits you.
Suitability
Peels need a careful first conversation. We take that seriously.
Some skin types, conditions, and medications ask for a different approach. Pregnancy, certain photosensitizing medications, recent procedures, and very reactive skin all change the plan. We patch-test, take a careful history, and only proceed when we're certain. If a peel isn't right for you that day, we'll say so – and offer something that is.
Good to know
The questions we hear most.
If something isn't covered here, ask us – the first appointment is a conversation, and no question is too small.
How do I know which peel is right for me?
You don't need to – that's our work. Peels are concern-led, so we choose the range and depth based on what your skin is asking for, whether that's pigmentation, congestion or texture. We start gentle and build, never the other way around.
Will my skin visibly peel, and how much downtime is there?
The first 48 to 72 hours matter most. Many clients see some light lifting or flaking by day three or four – that's the renewal happening – though not every peel causes visible shedding. We ask for strict sun protection, gentle cleansing, and a pause on retinoids and active acids at home, and send you with a clear protocol.
Does a peel hurt?
Usually very little. You may feel a tingle or a gentle warmth as the layers go on, with cooling between as needed, and sometimes nothing at all – it depends on the chemistry and your skin. The treatment itself is the smallest part; the care around it is where the work happens.
How many peels will I need?
There's no set number – peels are spaced two to four weeks apart, guided by your skin's response. Maintenance after that is typically a single peel every two to three months, or aligned with the seasons. Pricing for a series is discussed at the consultation, once we know which peel suits.
Do I need a consultation or patch test first?
Yes, and we take it seriously. For first-time peels we usually patch-test before booking the full session, so we know exactly how your skin will respond. Pregnancy, certain photosensitising medications, recent procedures and very reactive skin all change the plan – and if a peel isn't right for you that day, we'll say so and offer something that is.
How much does a peel cost?
Peels are priced per peel, by range and concern – our Lamelle peels run roughly R800 to R1,300, and the Mesoestetic peels R750 to R1,200. We confirm the exact peel and price together at your consultation, once we know what suits your skin.
You might also consider
Treatments that pair well.
Peels often sit within a broader plan. These three are the most common pairings – discussed at consultation if your skin is asking for more than a single approach.
Microneedling
For deeper renewal and texture. Pairs beautifully with peels in advanced treatment plans – alternated, never on the same day.
H2Glow facial
An ideal calming treatment between peels. Hydrates, soothes, and supports recovery without interfering with the peel cycle.
Microdermabrasion
A gentler mechanical alternative for skin that isn't quite ready for chemistry. Often a stepping stone to a first peel.
Ready to begin?
The first appointment is a conversation. We'll look carefully at your skin, talk through what you'd love for it, and choose the peel – or the plan – that suits.
Our clinic is in Capri, Noordhoek – an easy drive from Fish Hoek, Kommetjie and across the south peninsula.