What You Need to Know
What Is a Chemical Peel?
A chemical peel applies an acidic solution to the skin to exfoliate the outermost layers, stimulating cell renewal and revealing cleaner, more even skin beneath. Peels range from superficial (lactic, glycolic, salicylic acids) which cause minimal visible peeling, to medium depth (TCA) which produce 3–7 days of visible shedding, to deep peels (phenol) which require medical supervision and extended recovery.
In the Philippines, medium and deep chemical peels must be performed by or directly supervised by a licensed dermatologist. Superficial peels can be administered by trained aestheticians under physician oversight. BGC clinics offer the widest range of peel options in Metro Manila, and ClearSkin Clinic BGC leads in peel menu variety.
- Active acne lesions or open wounds at the peel site
- Patients on isotretinoin (Accutane) within the past 6 months
- Keloid-prone individuals (increased PIH risk)
- Pregnant or breastfeeding patients
- Freshly tanned or sun-damaged skin within 2 weeks
BGC Price Guide 2026
What Does It Cost in BGC?
Based on verified clinic visits and published price lists — March 2026.
| Area Treated | Sessions | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Superficial peel (lactic/glycolic) | 1 | ₱800 – ₱2,500 |
| Salicylic acid peel (acne-focused) | 1 | ₱1,000 – ₱3,000 |
| Jessner's peel (combination) | 1 | ₱2,000 – ₱5,000 |
| Medium-depth TCA peel | 1 | ₱3,500 – ₱8,000 |
| VI Peel (medical grade) | 1 | ₱4,000 – ₱9,000 |
| Series of 4 peels | 4 | ₱6,000 – ₱20,000 |
Price varies significantly by peel depth and product brand. Under ₱500 for a "chemical peel" typically indicates a superficial at-home-grade product, not a clinical peel.
Before You Book
5 Questions to Ask Before Booking
An ethical clinic will answer every one of these without hesitation.
What type of peel are you recommending and why?
The peel type should be based on your skin assessment — not a default menu item. If they recommend the same peel to every patient, that's a red flag.
What is the expected downtime?
Superficial: 0–2 days. Medium: 3–7 days of visible peeling. Deep: 7–14 days. Know this before you book.
Will I need sun avoidance?
All chemical peels increase photosensitivity. At minimum, SPF 50 daily for 2 weeks. Medium and deep peels require strict sun avoidance.
Who will perform the peel?
Medium and deep peels require a licensed dermatologist. For any TCA or combination peel, confirm physician involvement.
What aftercare products are included?
A complete peel protocol includes post-care: gentle cleanser, healing serum, and SPF. If aftercare is not discussed, the consultation is incomplete.
Verify any doctor's PRC license at prc.gov.ph/verification — it takes 30 seconds and could save you from a serious mistake.
Safety First
Red Flags to Avoid
These are patterns we have documented across BGC — not hypotheticals.
"Instant results" or "no downtime" claims for medium or deep peels — these are physically impossible and indicate a misleading or very weak product.
TCA or combination peels performed without physician involvement or assessment.
No discussion of sun avoidance — skipping this dramatically increases risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).
No skin analysis before recommending peel type — peel strength must be calibrated to your skin's Fitzpatrick type and condition.
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Verified BGC Clinics
Our Verified BGC Clinics
Assessed by our team — no paid placement, no sponsored mentions.
ClearSkin Clinic BGC
Chemical Peels
Our take: Best peel clinic in BGC — widest menu, most transparent pricing, and genuine dermatologist oversight for all medium-depth procedures. Free first-visit skin analysis included.
Lumière Skin Clinic
Medical-Grade Peels
Our take: Premium peel experience with board-certified dermatologist supervision for all medium and deep procedures. Best for complex cases or first-time peels where safety is the priority.
Dermique Medical Aesthetics
Acne & Combination Peels
Our take: Best for acne-focused peels — salicylic and combination protocols tailored to active breakouts. Resident dermatologist available 6 days per week.
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