Entry level
Glycolic peel
The most familiar peel. Works on dullness, uneven tone and early texture problems, with almost no visible peeling at lower strengths.
- Dullness and uneven tone
- Strength stepped up gradually
- Little to no downtime
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Chemical peel treatment in Chennai, chosen for your skin and not from a menu.
Genesis Dermatology is a chemical peel clinic in Chennai where the peel, the strength and the number of sessions are decided by a chemical peel dermatologist in Chennai after examining your skin. Every course starts with a patch test.
- Peel and strength selected for your skin type, not a fixed package
- Patch test before your first full session
- Written plan and session costs before you start
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Tell us what you want treated. The dermatologist decides which peel suits your skin at the consultation.
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Before and after
Chemical peel, before and after
Peels chosen for the skin in front of us, not a one-size protocol. Every pair is the same patient, same light, same angle.
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Dark spots and uneven skin toneFace
Individual results vary with skin, hair type and how closely aftercare is followed. Photographs are published with each patient's consent.
15+years in practice
30,000+consultations
Patch testbefore session one
4 clinicsChennai & Coimbatore
Peels we use and what each is for
A peel is an acid applied at a controlled strength for a controlled time. The right one depends on your concern, your skin type and how much downtime you can take, which is why skin peel treatment in Chennai should never be sold as one fixed course.
For active acne
Salicylic peel
Oil soluble, so it gets into the pore rather than sitting on the surface. The usual choice for oily skin with active breakouts and blackheads.
- Active acne and blackheads
- Oily and congested skin
- Often paired with medical treatment
For sensitive skin
Mandelic peel
A larger molecule that penetrates slowly, which makes it the safer starting point for darker or reactive skin that pigments easily.
- Sensitive and darker skin
- Lower risk of rebound pigment
- Good first peel if you have reacted before
For pigment
Combination pigment peels
Blended formulations used for chemical peel for pigmentation in Chennai, usually alongside prescription topicals rather than instead of them.
- Melasma and sun damage
- Used with a home regimen
- Conservative strengths on Indian skin
For marks
Peels for acne marks
Chemical peel for acne marks in Chennai works on the brown and red marks acne leaves, once the acne itself is under control.
- Post-acne pigmentation
- Acne controlled first
- Course spaced two to four weeks apart
Deeper work
TCA and spot peels
Stronger, applied to specific spots or scars rather than the whole face, with real downtime and a proper aftercare plan.
- Stubborn spots and shallow scars
- Visible peeling for several days
- Only where clearly indicated
If you do not know which of these you need, that is normal and it is what the consultation is for. A chemical peel dermatologist in Chennai will look at your skin type, what you are treating and how much downtime you can take, then pick one and tell you why.
How a peel session works
The session itself takes about twenty minutes. What matters more is the examination before it and the aftercare afterwards, which is where most chemical peel in Chennai goes wrong.
Consult and patch test
Your skin is examined, the peel is chosen, and a small test area is treated so we know how your skin reacts before treating your face.
The session
The skin is cleansed, the peel applied for a measured time, then neutralised. You will feel tingling or mild stinging, and it is over quickly.
Aftercare and review
Sun protection, what to stop using and for how long, and a review date. Sessions are usually spaced two to four weeks apart.
Why the wrong peel damages skin
A peel is a controlled injury. Done at the right strength on the right skin, it lifts pigment and clears congestion. Done at the wrong strength, it burns, and on Indian skin a burn turns into pigmentation that is harder to treat than what you started with.
That is why the strength, the contact time and the interval are clinical decisions rather than a fixed protocol. Skin that has been on retinoids, skin that has been waxed or threaded that week, skin that has had a recent laser session, and skin that pigments easily all need different handling.
We patch test before your first full session, start at the lower end and step up only if your skin has tolerated the previous one. It takes an extra session or two and it is the reason we rarely see rebound pigmentation.
If a place quotes you a fixed six-session peel package before looking at your skin, that is a sales decision rather than a clinical one.
Searching chemical peel near me?
Distance is a fair reason to choose a clinic. Who chooses the peel matters more. If you have been searching for a chemical peel near me or a chemical peel clinic near me, we have three clinics in Chennai, so one of them is usually a short drive away.
- Three clinics, so one is usually a short drive from you
- Appointments from 10:30am to 9pm, all days
- Parking available at all our clinics
- Same doctors and the same treatment plan at each
Patients come to us from across the city and from the suburbs. If the branch nearest you is full, the front desk will offer you a slot at one of the other two rather than push your appointment out by a week.
Ashok Nagar covers the T. Nagar, Saidapet, K.K. Nagar and Vadapalani side; Kottivakkam covers Adyar, Thiruvanmiyur, Besant Nagar and the OMR stretch; Porur covers Ramapuram, Valasaravakkam, Mogappair and the Mount-Poonamallee corridor. Wherever you searched for a chemical peel dermatologist near me from, one of the three is close to you.
Patients regularly travel to us from
- Ashok Nagar
- Kottivakkam
- Porur
- T. Nagar
- Adyar
- Velachery
- Saidapet
- Vadapalani
- Thiruvanmiyur
- Ramapuram
- Valasaravakkam
- OMR / Perungudi
- Anna Nagar
- Kodambakkam
- K.K. Nagar
- Ashok Pillar
- Guindy
- Mylapore
- Alwarpet
- Nungambakkam
- Besant Nagar
- Egmore
- West Mambalam
- Choolaimedu
- Virugambakkam
- Maduravoyal
- Mogappair
- Ambattur
- Nanganallur
- Madipakkam
- Pallikaranai
- Sholinganallur
- Thoraipakkam
- Medavakkam
- Chromepet
- Tambaram
- Poonamallee
- Avadi
- Perambur
- Purasaiwalkam
What our patients say
★★★★★I had a peel at a salon that left me darker than before. Here they patch tested first and started much gentler. The marks are nearly gone.
Ramya S.Ashok Nagar
★★★★★Six sessions were quoted to me elsewhere before anyone looked at my face. Here I was told I needed three and a cream, and that was that.
Nithya P.Kottivakkam
★★★★★The acne had to be treated first, which nobody had told me. The marks cleared once the breakouts stopped.
Ajay M.Porur
Questions people ask before booking
What does the first consultation cost?
Consultation is charged separately from the peel sessions. Our front desk will tell you the exact fee when they confirm your slot, so there is no surprise at the counter.
How do I choose a good chemical peel dermatologist near me?
Check who chooses the peel. At a medical chemical peel clinic in Chennai the dermatologist examines your skin, selects the agent and the strength, and adjusts it between sessions. If a therapist applies the same peel to everyone who walks in, the choice has already been made for the wrong reasons.
Does a chemical peel hurt?
You will feel tingling, warmth or mild stinging for a few minutes while the peel is on. It is uncomfortable rather than painful, and it stops as soon as the peel is neutralised.
How much will my skin peel afterwards?
Less than most people expect. Light peels often cause nothing visible beyond mild dryness. Medium peels can cause flaking for three to five days. You are told which to expect before the session so you can plan around work or an event.
How many sessions will I need?
Usually four to six, spaced two to four weeks apart, but it depends on what is being treated and how your skin responds to the first one. You get the expected number and the cost in writing at the first visit rather than after you have started.
Can I have a peel if I have active acne?
Often yes, and a salicylic peel is one of the better options for it. But peels support acne treatment rather than replace it, so medical treatment usually runs alongside.
What do I need to stop before a session?
Retinoids and strong actives for several days, and waxing or threading on the area for about a week. Recent laser or a sunburn means the session is postponed. All of this is given to you in writing.
Where exactly are the clinics, and is there parking?
We have three clinics in Chennai (Ashok Nagar, Kottivakkam and Porur) and an aesthetic clinic in R.S. Puram, Coimbatore. Full addresses and phone numbers for each are further down this page. Parking is available at all four, and each clinic has its own direct number if you would rather call that branch.
Visit our chemical peel clinic in Chennai
Three clinics across Chennai (Ashok Nagar, Kottivakkam and Porur) and our aesthetic clinic in R.S. Puram, Coimbatore. Pick whichever is closest to you.
Ashok Nagar
Genesis Dermatology Skin & Hair Clinic
No. 85, 1st Street Avenue, Ashok Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600083
Kottivakkam
Genesis Dermatology Skin & Hair Clinic
Plot No. 394, Nehru Nagar, Kottivakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600041
Porur
Genesis Dermatology Skin & Hair Clinic
Plot No. 319, Mt Poonamallee Road, Ayappanthangal, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600056
R.S. Puram, Coimbatore
Genesis Dermatology Luxé – Aesthetic Clinic
#241, E TV Swamy Road, R.S. Puram, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641002
All days10:30 am to 9:00 pm
Find out which peel suits your skin
One consultation is enough to know whether a peel is the right tool for what you are treating, and which one your skin can take.
About chemical peel treatment in Chennai
Peels are the most oversold procedure in this city. They are cheap to stock, quick to perform and easy to package into a course of six, which is why they are so often sold before anyone has established what the skin actually needs.
A peel is a real medical tool. It lifts pigment, clears congestion and improves texture, and on the wrong skin at the wrong strength it burns and leaves pigmentation that takes months to undo. The difference between those two outcomes is the examination beforehand.
Here the dermatologist selects the agent, the strength and the interval, patch tests before the first full session, and steps the strength up only when the previous one has been tolerated. Sessions are reviewed each time rather than run to a fixed schedule.
If you have been searching for chemical peel treatment in Chennai and comparing package prices, come in for the consultation first. Send the form above, or call the clinic during working hours.
Every consultation here is with a qualified chemical peel dermatologist in Chennai: MBBS with an MD in dermatology, registered with the Tamil Nadu Medical Council, a member of the Indian Association of Dermatologists, and consulting in Tamil, English and Hindi. You are examined by the doctor at every visit, not handed to a therapist after the first one.