A chemical peel uses an acid formula to exfoliate the skin surface and support skin renewal. At MED YU MED in Dubai a doctor examines your skin type, pigmentation and the area involved, then selects the peel and its strength. Peels start at 550 AED.
Which peel the doctor selects depends on the concern.
PRX-T33, BioRePeel and APPEX are used for texture, dullness and post-acne marks. Each costs 550 AED; APPEX with the take-home cream costs 750 AED.
ME Line protocols are used for pigmentation — dark spots, uneven tone, local discoloration. The face protocol costs 1 100 AED, or 2 750 AED with home care. For intimate-area pigmentation, after doctor assessment, the protocol costs 2 200 AED, or 3 300 AED with home care.
A peel can also follow a cleanse, when the skin needs both. HydraFacial with PRX-T33 costs 1 300 AED when face and décolleté are treated, and 1 000 AED for the standard protocol. HydraFacial with IMAGE peeling costs 900 AED. Combined cleansing with PRX-T33 costs 1 100 AED.
Your doctor confirms the protocol after assessment. The final cost depends on the area treated, the peel selected, home care and any procedure combined with it.
Deeper wrinkles, scarring and melasma may need a combined plan — set at assessment.
- Active skin infection, herpes or open wounds in the treatment area
- Recent isotretinoin use, until completed and cleared by a doctor
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding (for stronger peels), after doctor assessment
- Recent sun exposure or active tan
- Very sensitive or compromised skin barrier
- History of keloid or abnormal scarring
This list is not exhaustive. Other conditions, medicines and previous treatments may also rule the treatment out or change the plan. Final suitability is determined by a clinician at an in-person assessment.
• Face
• Full face
• Forehead
• Cheeks
• Chin
• Areas with acne, post-acne marks or enlarged pores
• Areas with pigmentation or dark spots
• Neck, if included in the doctor’s protocol
• Décolleté
• Underarms, after doctor assessment
• Intimate area, after doctor assessment
A chemical peel in Dubai trades a rough, dull or uneven surface for fresher skin underneath. At MED YU MED a peel applies a medical-grade acid solution to the skin for a controlled time, loosening the bonds between dead surface cells so they shed and reveal smoother, more even skin beneath. The strength and type of acid are chosen for your skin and concern — a light peel for glow and texture, a stronger one for pigmentation or deeper renewal.
That control is what separates a clinical peel from an over-the-counter product. A trained clinician matches the formula and timing to your skin tone and goal, which keeps results predictable and lowers the risk of irritation or pigment change. Peels suit dull skin, uneven tone, congestion, fine lines and early sun damage. They are carried out at a DHA-licensed clinic. Results vary between individuals, and a consultation sets the right peel before treatment.
A chemical peel uses acids to exfoliate the skin in a controlled, even way. Applied to cleansed skin, the solution lowers the skin's pH and breaks the bonds holding dead cells together, so the outer layer sheds over the following days and the skin renews. Different acids work at different depths: alpha-hydroxy acids such as glycolic acid refresh the surface for tone and texture; beta-hydroxy acids such as salicylic acid reach into oily, congested pores; stronger or layered peels work deeper for pigmentation and lines.
What the clinician controls is depth and timing. The same acid left longer, or applied in layers, reaches further into the skin, which is why a peel is matched to the skin tone and concern rather than sold as one fixed product. Superficial peels refresh with little downtime; medium-depth peels do more but ask for a few days of visible flaking. The assessment sets which peel, at what strength, suits your skin safely.
The clinic works with several depths. Superficial AHA and BHA peels dissolve the bonds between dead cells in the epidermis and need little recovery. Medium TCA peels reach the upper dermis and are used for pigmentation and texture, with peeling expected for several days afterwards. PRX-T33 combines trichloroacetic acid with hydrogen peroxide and works on the dermis without visible peeling. ME Line is a depigmenting protocol run as a series with home maintenance between visits.
These are prescription-strength acids applied by a clinician. Do not attempt a peel on yourself: the same acids at home cause burns, scarring and lasting pigment change, and the concentrations quoted here describe in-clinic protocols only.
Skin and Fitzpatrick assessment and medical history set the peel type and strength for your skin and concern. A patch test may be advised for darker phototypes.
The skin is cleansed and degreased so the acid acts evenly, and the eyes and sensitive areas are protected.
The acid is applied evenly for a controlled time; most people feel tingling or warmth. The peel is then neutralised or timed off precisely.
A soothing step and SPF finish the session. Sun avoidance and flaking instructions follow for the days afterwards.
Skin usually looks brighter and feels smoother within days of a peel, once any flaking finishes and the renewed surface shows. Lighter peels give a subtle refresh and work best as a short course every few weeks, while deeper peels make a bigger change in tone and texture from fewer sessions. Pigmentation and sun damage respond gradually and need sun protection to hold the result. The clinician sets the strength and number of peels to your skin and goal. A peel improves skin quality rather than treating medical skin disease, and results vary between individuals.
Course length depends on depth. Superficial peels usually run as a series with a few weeks between sessions, a medium TCA peel is planned as one or two sessions with a longer gap, and PRX-T33 and ME Line follow their own schedules. Your doctor sets the interval after seeing how your skin recovers from the first session.
Downtime depends on the depth. A light peel may leave only mild redness and a day or two of light flaking, while a medium peel brings more visible peeling and redness for several days as the skin sheds. Let the skin flake on its own — picking risks marks and pigment change. Use gentle skincare, strict daily SPF and sun avoidance afterwards, since fresh skin burns and pigments easily. The clinician tells you what to expect for the specific peel you have.
Risks and side effects. A peel is a controlled chemical injury to the skin, and the risks scale with its depth. Expected: redness, tightness, stinging on application and flaking. Less common but important: a chemical burn if the agent is left too long or the skin is more reactive than expected, blistering, infection, a cold sore flare-up, prolonged redness and scarring. Pigment change is the risk that matters most on skin types IV to VI, which are common in Dubai: post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation can follow any peel and can take months to fade, and melasma can be made worse rather than better. Tell us if you get cold sores — antiviral cover is usually started before a facial peel. Recent isotretinoin, a fresh tan or recent sun exposure all mean the peel is postponed. Strict sun avoidance and daily SPF afterwards are part of the treatment, not advice: fresh skin burns and pigments easily, and skipping this is the most common reason a peel leaves a mark.
When to contact us urgently. Call MED YU MED on +971 52 184 5011 (daily 10:00–22:00) if you develop blistering, an open or weeping area, a white or grey patch of skin, pain that increases rather than eases after the first day, spreading redness with heat, discharge or fever, or a cold sore outbreak. Outside our opening hours, go to the nearest emergency department or call 998 for an ambulance — do not wait for the clinic to reopen.
| Protocol | Price |
|---|---|
| ME Line - face | 1100 AED · course x3: 3135 · 5+1: 5500 AED |
| ME Line - face + home care | 2750 AED |
| ME Line - intimate | 2200 AED · course x3: 6270 · 5+1: 11000 AED |
| ME Line - intimate + home care | 3300 AED |
| BioRepeel | 550 AED · course x3: 1568 · 5+1: 2750 AED |
| PRX-T33 | 550 AED · course x3: 1568 · 5+1: 2750 AED |
| PRX-T33 + décolleté area | 880 AED · course x3: 2508 · 5+1: 4400 AED |
| Appex | 550 AED |
| Appex + cream | 750 AED |
Final protocol and cost are set after consultation and depend on the treatment area, the number of sessions and the plan agreed with your doctor. See the full price list.
At MED YU MED chemical peels start from 550 AED. The price depends on the peel type, its strength and the area treated, so a light glow peel costs less than a deeper, layered peel. A consultation gives you an exact quote.
Lighter peels work best as a short course every few weeks, while deeper peels make a bigger change from fewer sessions. The clinician sets the strength and number to your skin and goal at consultation. Results vary between individuals.
Most people feel tingling, warmth or mild stinging while the acid is on the skin, which is brief and manageable. Stronger peels feel more intense, and the clinician uses cooling and precise timing to keep it tolerable.
A light peel may cause only mild redness and a day or two of light flaking, while a medium peel brings several days of visible peeling and redness. Let the skin shed on its own and use strict daily SPF, since fresh skin burns easily.
Yes, with the right acid and strength. The clinician assesses your Fitzpatrick type, may run a patch test and stays conservative on pigment-prone skin, since the wrong peel can trigger post-inflammatory pigmentation. Sun protection afterwards lowers that risk further.
A chemical peel uses acids to exfoliate and renew the surface for tone and texture, while a facial cleansing is a deep clean with extractions for congestion. They address different concerns and are often used together; the clinician advises which suits your skin.
A peel is a controlled chemical injury, so redness, tightness, stinging and flaking are expected, and more visible with deeper peels. Less common but real: a chemical burn, blistering, infection, a cold sore flare-up, prolonged redness and scarring. Darkening after inflammation is the main risk on darker skin types and can take months to fade, and melasma can worsen. Antiviral cover is usually started beforehand if you get cold sores. Recent isotretinoin or a fresh tan means the peel is postponed, and sun avoidance with daily SPF afterwards is part of the treatment rather than a suggestion.
Dr. Alina Lebedeva
Dermatologist & Aesthetic Medicine Doctor, 8 years' experience
DHA License No. 35044799-002
Last reviewed July 2026
The information on this page does not replace a medical consultation. Results are individual. Indications and contraindications are determined by a specialist at an in-person appointment.
