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Peels and clinical facials, River Heights, Winnipeg

A peel takes off the outer layer of skin with an acid, so newer skin shows. Light peels mean a day of dryness; a medium peel means a week of peeling. Our clinical facials are an hour of cleansing, exfoliation and extractions, with no fragrance and no upselling at the end.

With Mai Nguyen, medical aesthetician; medium peels with Joanne Pruden, RN

Light peel: 0 to 3 days of flaking
Medium peel: about 7 days
Facial: no downtime
From: $135 a lactic peel

Book a consultation or call (204) 555-0151

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A good fit if

Dull skin, uneven tone, early sun damage or mild acne
Melasma (with a careful peel series, not light)
You want results without needles

Not for you if

Isotretinoin in the last six months
Retinol or exfoliating acids in the five days before
A sunburn, or a sun holiday in the next two weeks

What we treat, and what it costs

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Clinical facial

$145

Sixty minutes: double cleanse, enzyme exfoliation, extractions, a mask and sunscreen.

Length: 60 minutes
Downtime: none

Lactic peel

$135

The gentlest peel, for dull or dry skin and first-timers.

Strength: light
Flaking: 0 to 2 days

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Jessner peel

$175

A layered peel for acne-prone and oily skin, and uneven tone.

Strength: light to medium
Flaking: 3 to 5 days

TCA peel

$295

A medium peel for sun damage and fine lines, done by Joanne.

Strength: medium, 15%
Peeling: about 7 days

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Back peel

$195

For breakouts and marks across the back and shoulders.

Strength: light to medium
Flaking: 2 to 4 days

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Dermaplaning facial

$125

A sterile blade takes off fine hair and dead skin; makeup sits smoother after.

Length: 45 minutes
Downtime: none

Add to any facial or peel

LED light, 20 minutes$35
Dermaplaning$45
Extra extractions$25
Lip treatment$15
Lactic peel, series of 3$340
Jessner peel, series of 3$450

Planning around a date?

2+ weeks before: Time for any peel or facial, even the medium TCA peel.
1 week before: A light peel or a facial, yes. Skip the medium peel.
Less than 1 week: A clinical facial only. Keep peels for after your date.

How it goes

ConsultA short skin check before your first peel, free, to choose the strength.
PrepStop retinol and exfoliating acids five days before. Come without makeup if you can.
TreatmentThirty to sixty minutes. Peels sting for a minute or two, then cool down.
AftercareMoisturiser and sunscreen, and let it peel on its own. Don’t pick.

Individual results may vary. A consultation comes first, and the plan you leave with is the price you pay. Prices in Canadian dollars, plus applicable taxes. Changes are free with 48 hours’ notice; later than that, or a missed visit, is $50.

Asked about peels and clinical facials

The questions people ask most before booking this one. The general ones (fees, changes, who does what) are on the home page.

Not on the sheet? Call (204) 555-0151 and ask Corinne.

Tamarack plan sheet · Peels and clinical facials

Which peel should I start with?: Usually a lactic peel, to see how your skin reacts. We move up only if you want more and your skin handles it.
Can I peel in summer?: Light peels, yes, with daily sunscreen. We book medium peels from fall to spring.
Do you sell products at the end?: We’ll write down what your skin needs, often a cleanser and sunscreen you already own. Buying anything here is never part of the treatment.

Injectables

Laser and light

Skin