Skin care · Dr Marianne Cayatte
Medium-depth chemical peel in Montpellier
Renew the surface of the skin to work on complexion, fine lines and certain irregularities.
The times below are general estimates. The length of your appointment and your recovery instructions depend on the treatment area and the protocol selected.
What does the treatment involve?
medium-depth chemical peel causes a controlled exfoliation deeper than a superficial peeling. The solution is applied to the skin for a specific time; the suites include a phase in which the skin goes dark and then peels.
Who is this treatment for?
Adults with signs of sun, fine lines or some irregularities in texture and pigmentation. The phototype, history of skin stains and condition determine whether an medium-depth chemical peel is suitable. Dark or melasma-prone skin requires special care.
How's the session going?
- A consultation shall specify the purpose, product and preparation to be applied before the session. Prevention of herpes may be prescribed.
- On the day of treatment, the skin is cleaned. The solution is applied and monitored; it is stopped or neutralized according to the protocol.
- A healing routine is restored. Follow-up checks the repair of the skin and the recovery of the usual products.
How long do you expect?
The application usually takes a few minutes, in an appointment of about 20 to 30 minutes depending on the protocol and monitoring.
Is it painful?
Sensation of heat and burn during application, sometimes important. The doctor adapts the means of comfort; this is not just a relaxing treatment.
What is recovery like, and is there any downtime?
Plan about 7 to 14 days of visible recovery: redness, swelling and then desquamation. Residual redness can last longer. The date of recovery depends on the evolution of your skin.
When will I see results?
The complexion is appreciated after healing, often around 2 weeks. The improvement of texture then continues for several weeks.
How long do the effects last?
Profits can remain visible for several months. Sun and aging continue to act; a spot may reappear if its cause persists.
Before and after your appointment
Do not shoot the skins and do not erase. Follow the prescribed care, avoid sun exposure during recovery and keep daily sun protection afterwards.
Precautions to be considered
Spots, infection or scarring may occur. Peeling is reported on irritated or infected skin and requires to report all your treatments, including those against acne.
Your appointment in Montpellier
Dr Marianne Cayatte welcomes you to the 4 Passage Lonjon, Place de la Comédie in Montpellier. To organize your visit, inform the secretariat of the service you are interested in and any care already provided in this area.
Guide updated on 20 October 2026. To deepen: American Academy of Dermatology — peelings.