Doctor-led skin rejuvenation | Superficial to deep peels | Treat acne, scarring, pigmentation & ageing
Treatment Overview
From £90
30-45 minutes
Minimal
6 months
WHY CHOOSE AESTHETICS BY DR RACHEL?
Chemical resurfacing requires accurate assessment, intelligent product selection and careful management before and after treatment. As a practising GP, I assess your medical history, skin type and current skincare to ensure treatment is safe and appropriate - particularly when managing pigmentation, acne or darker skin tones where the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation must be minimised. Doctor-led care means precise application, evidence-based protocols and ongoing support, with a focus on achieving meaningful improvement while protecting the long-term health of your skin.
Professional chemical peels use carefully selected acids to gently loosen and remove the build-up of dead, damaged skin cells on the surface. By accelerating your skin’s natural renewal process, fresher, brighter skin is revealed while deeper layers are stimulated to regenerate. This controlled resurfacing not only improves texture and clarity, but also supports collagen production beneath the surface. Over time, skin becomes smoother, more even in tone, less congested and visibly healthier - with results that go beyond simple exfoliation.
The true power of professional chemical treatments lies not simply in strength, but in precision. I have an extensive range of clinically proven acids and active ingredients available, allowing me to tailor each treatment to your specific skin concerns. Different combinations of AHAs, BHAs, TCA and targeted regenerative ingredients can be selected to address acne, pigmentation, redness, textural irregularities or visible ageing.
Rather than a one-size-fits-all peel, I carefully select and layer ingredients to work synergistically - enhancing results while protecting your skin barrier. This personalised approach allows me to move beyond traditional “peeling” and into advanced chemical resurfacing, where controlled regeneration replaces aggressive exfoliation.
It is this tailored, medically-led strategy that delivers meaningful, sustainable improvement — not just temporary surface glow.
There are some skin concerns that even the most expensive high-street serums simply cannot resolve. Stubborn pigmentation that refuses to fade. Active acne that needs true pore decongestion. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation left behind after breakouts. Fine lines etched by cumulative sun damage. Rough, uneven texture that no primer can smooth. While over-the-counter products try to work on the very surface of the skin, professional chemical resurfacing penetrates in a controlled, clinical way to stimulate genuine change within the epidermis and upper dermis. The result is not just temporary brightness — but measurable, professional-grade improvement in clarity, tone and texture.
Chemical resurfacing should never be rushed or formulaic. As a doctor, I carefully assess your full medical history, current skincare, medication use and Fitzpatrick skin type before selecting the most appropriate treatment. This is particularly important when treating pigmentation or darker skin tones, where the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation must be minimised. Precise product selection, controlled application, correct timing and appropriate aftercare all matter. Medical oversight means your treatment is not only effective, but safe, measured and tailored to your individual skin. It is this level of clinical judgement that turns a standard peel into a carefully managed regenerative treatment — with results you can trust.
"When most people search for “chemical peels”, they are usually imagining visible peeling and surface exfoliation.
In reality, the most sophisticated treatments I offer go far beyond traditional peeling. I partner with pHformula to deliver advanced chemical resurfacing — a controlled, regenerative approach designed to stimulate cellular renewal without aggressive surface damage.
Your skin naturally renews itself over approximately 28–40 days, a process that slows with age, inflammation and environmental stress. Rather than simply removing the outer layer, pHformula resurfacing treatments activate specific renewal pathways within the skin while preserving barrier integrity.
This is what makes pHformula fundamentally different.
These treatments combine carefully calibrated acids with regenerative active ingredients in balanced formulations. Instead of relying purely on strength, they use controlled delivery systems and synergistic actives to initiate correction at a cellular level.
Each system is concern-led:
CR (Chronic Redness) – Calms inflammation, strengthens barrier function and improves rosacea-prone or reactive skin.
AC (Acne) – Targets congestion, excess oil, inflammation and post-inflammatory pigmentation while supporting healing.
MELA (Pigmentation) – Addresses uneven tone, sun damage and melasma by regulating melanogenesis pathways.
AGE (Ageing Skin) – Stimulates collagen production, improves elasticity and refines fine lines through dermal activation.
These are not one-size-fits-all peels. They are progressive resurfacing programmes designed to work alongside specific pHformula homecare. Pre-treatment preparation and ongoing homecare optimise penetration, enhance results and significantly reduce the risk of complications.
The philosophy is correction without aggression — achieving meaningful, sustainable improvement while maintaining long-term skin health.
As a GMC-registered GP, I assess your medical history, skin type, current skincare, medication use and tolerance before creating your treatment plan. My aim is not visible peeling for its own sake, but measurable improvement in the clarity, strength and resilience of your skin.
For this reason, many of the treatments I offer are more accurately described as advanced chemical resurfacing rather than traditional chemical peels.”
Dr Rachel Sinton, MBChB (Hons), MRCGP, GMC-Registered GP
"I had a series of TCA peels for stubborn pigmentation, and the transformation is remarkable. Dr Rachel explained everything so thoroughly and monitored my skin carefully throughout. My complexion is now even, bright, and glowing. The medical expertise made me feel completely safe, and the results speak for themselves."
Michelle, West Kirby
Chemical Peels
"Chemical peels may appear straightforward, but the difference between excellent results and complications lies in clinical judgement.
As a GMC-registered GP, I approach your skin with medical insight as well as aesthetic expertise. I assess your Fitzpatrick skin type accurately, identify contraindications such as active infection or recent isotretinoin use, and evaluate your skin’s healing capacity before recommending treatment.
This is particularly important for patients with darker skin tones, where the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation must be carefully managed. Appropriate preparation, correct product selection and conservative, intelligent treatment planning are essential to achieving improvement without triggering unwanted pigmentation.
Precision during treatment matters. Acid selection, application technique, exposure time and skin response are all continuously assessed. Rather than chasing visible peeling, I monitor your skin closely and adjust in real time to optimise regeneration while protecting the barrier.
Aftercare is equally important. I provide clear, medically guided post-treatment protocols including appropriate skincare, strict SPF use and ongoing monitoring. Should sensitivity or unexpected reactions occur, I am able to assess and manage these appropriately.
Medical oversight does not simply make treatment safer - it makes outcomes more predictable, more refined and ultimately more effective.
Dr Rachel Sinton, GMC-Registered GP & CMAC Member
Chemical resurfacing requires accurate assessment, intelligent product selection and careful management before and after treatment. As a practising GP, I assess your medical history, skin type and current skincare to ensure treatment is safe and appropriate - particularly when managing pigmentation, acne or darker skin tones where the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation must be minimised. Doctor-led care means precise application, evidence-based protocols and ongoing support, with a focus on achieving meaningful improvement while protecting the long-term health of your skin.
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WHO SHOULD CONSIDER THIS TREATMENT?
Chemical resurfacing is ideal for those seeking meaningful improvement in pigmentation, acne, uneven texture or visible signs of ageing - particularly when skincare alone has not delivered the results you hoped for. It is suitable for patients who want clearer, smoother, healthier-looking skin through a structured, medically guided treatment plan rather than quick fixes or temporary glow.
You have stubborn pigmentation such as melasma, sun spots and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation that skincare alone has not improved.
You struggle with acne or congestion and require deeper medical-grade treatment to help clear pores and calm inflammation.
You are noticing early ageing changes such as fine lines, sun damage and dullness, and would like to support collagen and healthier cell renewal.
Your skin feels rough or uneven and you want smoother, brighter skin on which makeup sits beautifully.
You have acne scarring and would benefit from gradual TCA resurfacing as part of a structured treatment course.
You want to maintain healthy, radiant skin and include regular light peels within your personalised Radiance Collection programme.
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