Supporting Clearer, More Refined and Rejuvenated-Looking Skin
For those seeking a more intensive professional skin peel that delivers meaningful and visible results, the Jessner Peel at Symmetry Cosmetic Clinic represents one of our most powerful skin resurfacing treatments. It is a time-honoured and clinically respected professional peel that has been used effectively in aesthetic skin care for decades — and one that continues to deliver exceptional results for a broad range of skin concerns that benefit from a deeper and more intensive approach to skin renewal.
The Jessner Peel is a treatment that commands respect — both for the significant results it can deliver and for the care and expertise required to perform it safely and effectively. At Symmetry Cosmetic Clinic, the Jessner Peel is performed exclusively by our experienced registered nurse — ensuring that every treatment is applied with the clinical knowledge, precision and considered technique that this powerful peel demands.
Whether you are looking to address more established skin concerns that have not responded adequately to lighter treatments, or are seeking a more intensive skin resurfacing experience as part of a targeted skin improvement program, the Jessner Peel delivers a level of skin renewal and rejuvenation that lighter peels simply cannot match — with results that are visible, progressive and genuinely transformative.
The Jessner Peel is a medium-depth chemical peel that combines salicylic acid, lactic acid and resorcinol to target multiple skin concerns at once. This treatment works by gently removing the outermost layers of skin, encouraging fresh cell turnover and stimulating collagen production beneath the surface.
The three-ingredient combination that defines the Jessner Peel is what gives it both its versatility and its effectiveness. By combining a beta hydroxy acid, an alpha hydroxy acid and a phenolic compound in a single formulation, the Jessner Peel is able to address multiple aspects of skin health simultaneously — working at both the surface and the deeper layers of the skin to deliver a more comprehensive and meaningful result than single-ingredient peels are typically able to achieve.
The Jessner Peel is applied in layers — with each successive layer driving the peel solution progressively deeper into the skin and intensifying the treatment response. This layered application approach gives your registered nurse precise control over the depth and intensity of the treatment — allowing the peel to be carefully calibrated to your individual skin type, condition and treatment goals for a result that is both safe and appropriately targeted.
The Jessner Peel’s remarkable versatility and effectiveness is driven by its carefully balanced three-ingredient formulation — each component contributing distinct and complementary benefits to the overall treatment outcome.
Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid with a unique ability to penetrate into the follicle — making it particularly effective at addressing congestion, blackheads, acne and oily skin. It is keratolytic — meaning it dissolves the bonds between dead skin cells to encourage their removal — and has significant anti-inflammatory properties that make it valuable in the treatment of acne-prone and congested skin. Salicylic acid also has a mild anaesthetic effect on the skin, contributing to the overall comfort of the Jessner Peel treatment experience.
Lactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid derived from milk that works at the surface of the skin to dissolve the bonds between dead skin cells and encourage their removal — revealing the fresher, brighter and more evenly toned skin beneath. Lactic acid also has excellent hydrating properties, supporting the skin’s natural moisture retention and contributing to a more comfortable and less drying treatment experience than some other AHA formulations. It is particularly effective for addressing uneven skin tone, superficial pigmentation and rough or dull skin texture.
Resorcinol is a phenolic compound that enhances the penetration and efficacy of the other active ingredients in the Jessner formulation — driving the peel solution deeper into the skin and amplifying the overall treatment response. It also has keratolytic and antimicrobial properties that contribute to the Jessner Peel’s effectiveness for acne-prone and congested skin, and plays an important role in the treatment of pigmentation and uneven skin tone.
Over time, the Jessner Peel can help improve the appearance of sun damage, uneven pigmentation, congestion, acne-prone skin and early signs of ageing. More broadly it is an excellent professional treatment for more established fine lines and wrinkles, deeper pigmentation and sun damage, moderate acne and persistently congested skin, acne scarring and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, uneven skin texture and roughness, enlarged pores, dull and devitalised complexion and overall skin quality improvement and rejuvenation where lighter treatments have not delivered adequate results. It is best suited to clients who are seeking stronger skin rejuvenation and who are prepared for a short period of downtime following their treatment.
Your Jessner Peel at Symmetry Cosmetic Clinic begins with a thorough skin consultation and assessment — allowing your registered nurse to evaluate your skin type, condition and concerns, discuss the treatment process in detail and confirm your suitability for this more intensive peel. Your skin will be thoroughly cleansed and prepared before your complimentary LED light therapy session is performed — using clinically proven wavelengths of light to calm and prepare the skin, support barrier function and prime the skin to respond most effectively to the peel treatment that follows. Following your LED preparation, the Jessner Peel solution is carefully and precisely applied to the treatment area in controlled layers.
Your skin will be thoroughly cleansed and degreased before the Jessner Peel solution is carefully and precisely applied to the treatment area in controlled layers. The solution is applied to clean skin in layers, with a tingling or warm sensation that usually subsides quickly. Your registered nurse will monitor your skin’s response carefully throughout the treatment — assessing the degree of penetration achieved with each layer and ensuring the treatment is progressing safely and appropriately for your individual skin.
During the treatment you will likely experience a noticeable tingling, warming or mild stinging sensation as the peel solution works on the skin — this is a normal and expected response that your registered nurse will monitor closely throughout. The intensity of the sensation typically subsides relatively quickly following the completion of each layer.
Following the treatment, your skin will be carefully managed and appropriate post treatment products applied to support and protect the skin as it begins its recovery process. The Jessner Peel is a medium-depth treatment and a short period of downtime is to be expected — with redness, tightening and visible peeling or flaking typically developing in the days following treatment as the skin sheds its outermost layers and begins the renewal process beneath. Your registered nurse will provide comprehensive and detailed aftercare guidance to support your skin through its recovery and ensure the best possible outcome from your treatment.
Most people find that the visible peeling and flaking associated with the Jessner Peel resolves within approximately five to seven days — revealing the fresher, brighter and more refined skin beneath. Your registered nurse will advise on the appropriate timing of your next treatment and any skincare adjustments that will best support your recovery and results.
1. Skin Consultation and Assessment
Your Jessner Peel journey begins with a thorough consultation and skin assessment conducted by your registered nurse — evaluating your skin type, condition, concerns and treatment history and confirming your suitability for this more intensive professional peel. We take the time to discuss the treatment process, expected downtime and recovery and realistic outcome expectations in detail — ensuring you feel fully informed and confident before proceeding.
2. Personalised Treatment Planning
Based on your assessment, a personalised treatment plan is developed — recommending the appropriate number of peel layers, treatment frequency and any preparatory or post treatment skincare that will optimise your safety and results. Your registered nurse will advise on any pre-treatment skin preparation that may be recommended prior to commencing your Jessner Peel program.
3. Professional Jessner Peel Treatment
Your Jessner Peel is performed with precision, expertise and genuine care by your registered nurse — with careful and continuous monitoring of your skin’s response at every stage of the treatment. The number of layers applied is precisely calibrated to your individual skin type and condition — ensuring the treatment achieves the most effective and appropriate depth for your individual goals while maintaining the highest standards of safety and clinical care throughout.
4. Aftercare Support and Ongoing Skin Health
Your registered nurse will provide comprehensive and detailed aftercare guidance at the conclusion of your treatment — covering everything you need to know to support your skin through its recovery and protect and extend your results. A personalised post treatment skincare program will be recommended to support healing and maintain the improvement achieved. Follow-up appointments and the timing of subsequent treatments will be discussed and scheduled to ensure your ongoing treatment program is as effective and well-managed as possible.
