Refine, Resurface & Rejuvenate with Medical-Grade Chemical Peels
Chemical peels are an effective way to stimulate cell turnover, smooth skin texture, and enhance radiance by removing damaged outer layers of skin. These treatments can target a range of concerns, including fine lines, acne, hyperpigmentation, and dullness, while encouraging collagen production for long-term skin health.
At Southern Dermatology, we offer customised chemical peels designed to suit different skin types and concerns, from mild exfoliation to intensive resurfacing. By selecting the appropriate strength and formulation, our team ensures safe, precise, and effective results tailored to individual skin needs.
Treatment at a glance
Best Outcomes
Gradual improvement over 6–12 weeks, with 1–4 sessions recommended.
Procedure Time
15–30 minutes.
Duration of Results
Long-lasting, with continued collagen production over months.
Back to Work
Minimal downtime; redness and flaking for 5–7 days.
TREATMENT BENEFITS
TCA Cross stimulates the skin’s natural healing process to repair deep, indented scars and irregularities.
The treatment is applied directly into individual scars, allowing for highly targeted correction without damaging surrounding skin.
Unlike surface-level peels, TCA Cross reaches the lower layers of the skin, making it ideal for treating pitted acne scars and enlarged pores.
Over time, the treated areas are replaced with smoother, more even skin as new collagen forms and scar depth softens.
With each session, patients notice progressive improvement in skin texture, firmness, and overall appearance.
The Treatment Process
Start with our online consultation form, where you can describe your acne scars and submit photos for assessment.
Our dermatologists will evaluate your skin and determine the number of TCA CROSS sessions required for optimal results.
- The skin is cleansed, and TCA is precisely applied to each scar using a fine applicator.
- A mild tingling or stinging sensation may occur briefly.
- A white ‘frosting’ effect will appear on treated scars, indicating successful penetration.
Sessions are spaced 4–6 weeks apart, with 1–4 sessions recommended for best results.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Avoid exfoliating acids, retinoids, and active skincare for 5–7 days before treatment.
- Minimise sun exposure and apply SPF 50+ daily.
- Do not undergo waxing, laser, or resurfacing treatments at least 2 weeks before your peel.
- Expect mild redness, flaking, and crusting for 5–7 days as skin regenerates.
- Do not pick, scratch, or peel treated areas, as this may cause irritation or hyperpigmentation.
- Keep the skin moisturised with a gentle hydrating product.
- Apply SPF 50+ daily to prevent post-inflammatory pigmentation.
- Results improve progressively, with full benefits seen after several months.
It is a precise, high-strength chemical peel applied directly to deep scars to stimulate collagen production and remodel skin texture.
Ice-pick, boxcar, and deep atrophic acne scars respond best to this technique.
Most patients require 1–4 sessions, spaced 4–6 weeks apart, for optimal results.
Scars gradually become shallower and smoother, with visible improvement over several months as collagen rebuilds.
Minimal downtime, with redness and flaking for 5–7 days. Most patients return to daily activities immediately.
The treated scars darken, flake, and regenerate within a week, revealing smoother skin underneath.
Avoid makeup for at least 48 hours, then use gentle, non-irritating products.
Yes, but darker skin tones may need additional pigmentation management strategies.
A mild stinging sensation occurs during application but subsides quickly.
Initial improvement is noticeable within 4–6 weeks, with full effects visible after several months.
Yes, it can be combined with microneedling, laser resurfacing, and skin boosters for enhanced results.
No, TCA CROSS is a targeted technique applied only to scars, whereas traditional chemical peels treat the entire face.
If post-care instructions (especially sun protection) are followed, the risk is minimal.
No, high-strength TCA peels must be performed by trained professionals to avoid complications.
Start with our online consultation form, where our specialists will assess your scars and recommend a personalised treatment plan.