Harley Medical Group - Fruit Acid Skin peels (Harley Medical Group)

Member Name: Winny_says

Product:	Harley Medical Group
Date:	10/11/09 (58 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Convenient, great offers, quick appointments, professional

Disadvantages: Sometimes a lack of information given, some nurses just 'ok' in thier techniques.

For convenience, professionalism and comfort, I think the Harley Medical Group really does deliver on all. I've just finished a course of fruit acid skin peels and although the results were not miraculous they did really help to improve the health and condition of my skin when it was at a particular low point.

For those of you who are always a little curious about these sort of places but never quite get around to going, I would really recommend you do! I put it off for ages deeming it unnecessary and embarassing but its just a case of healthy maintenance!

My first appointment consisted of a chat with a nurse and a skin analysis. I explained what my concerns were and what I wanted to do about them. I was worried about the texture of my skin and pores so a course of fruit acid skin peels was recommended (I wanted the least invasive option) and prices were explained (£400 for 6 peels - you can get finance plans if required). Case studies were also shown which included before & after photos demonstrating how the different methods achieved results.

The skin analaysis is where they analyse your skin with a machine which picks out sun damage, wrinkles, pores etc and compares you to others in the same age group - you end up with a percentage, e.g. you are better than 77% of other women. Its interesting stuff! I did feel the nurse could have spent a little more time explaining the results but then again I could have asked for more details as I'm sure she would have complied! I would also request that this analysis was done at the beginning of my appointment as having it at the end seemed a little redundant - I would have wanted to know what they would have recommended based on my results.

The appointments after were relatively easy to arrange, better if you book in advance and I was able to get appointments at the weekend and later on in the evenings. Be warned though, you need to give advance notice of any cancellations as otherwise you may forfeit an appointment.

What exactly do they do?? Each appointment involved lying on a bed and with your hair pulled back, your face is thoroughly cleansed. Then a base layer solution is applied which has quite a pungent aroma (nail varnish remover?!). Following this the main acid solution is applied with a little brush and this is left to dry. They will increase the strength of the acid as your skin gets used to it over the period of the course. At this point your face may start to sting a little but then they apply cold wet strips of cloth to cover your face and to activate the peel. If you feel to hot or uncomfortable you just need to say and more cool water is applied. Once over, your face is throughly moisturised and hey presto, all done in under 30 minutes!!

6 treatments later and my skin is snoother and healthier looking and ready for the next treatment. If you want radical results you have to undergo something more intensive but this was great for an interim pick me up.

If you sign up online you will get regular emails offering discounts and special offers - some of the offers really do save you a lot of money. They now do an online shop were you can buy things like their excellent Agera skincare range (which should be reviewd really as its an excellent skincare range for sensitive or problem skin).

So I say go for it! They offer a multitude of procedures, both surgical and non-surgical and lots of information can be found on their website www.harleymedical.co.uk.

Summary: Great for all those niggling little skin problems you have wanted to get sorted!