Procedures

Glycolic acid (GA) peel

from 27 reviews5 clinics
A superficial chemical peel using glycolic acid, an alpha-hydroxy acid, applied for a timed contact period and then neutralised. Active flaking generally falls between day three and day five, with redness and dryness before and after that window.
Non-surgicalNo anesthesia2 before/after photos
Rating
8.19/ 10
from 27 reviews
Satisfaction
81.5%
from 27 reviews
Downtime
1–7days
Full recovery 4–10 wks
Flight safe
0days after

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How long is the downtime for Glycolic acid (GA) peel?

1–7 days. Full recovery 4–10 wks · Flight safe 0 days

The peel reaches the epidermis only, so a series at two to four week intervals is the usual course rather than a single session.
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Last updated 2026-08-06