Medical-grade peel · AlumierMD
The AHA/BHA peel in Laval exfoliates the different layers of the skin according to the chosen dosage and concentration. At Photoderma, we use medical-grade AlumierMD peels, whose exclusive formulation of base and pH allows treatment of all skin colours up to phototype 6.
"A revolution in the field of skincare."
The two peels offered at the clinic
Short answer: at Photoderma, two AlumierMD peels are offered at different concentrations. Glycolic acid (AHA) works on the surface — grain, radiance, dull complexion. Salicylic acid (BHA) goes down into the pores — sebum, acne, enlarged pores. The technician makes the diagnosis in consultation, then adjusts the dosage.
Peel no. 1
An alpha-hydroxy acid derived from sugar cane, with a small molecular size, which acts on the stratum corneum to loosen dead cells and bring back a visible "glow".
Peel no. 2
A lipid-soluble beta-hydroxy acid that, unlike AHA, penetrates sebaceous follicles. Its territory is the pore: it clears sebum and works beneath the surface.
Both formulas are offered at different concentrations — it is the dosage selected in consultation that determines the depth of exfoliation. The Photoderma source fiche specifies that concentrations vary according to goals and the skin's tolerance.
What a peel actually resolves
Short answer: the peel, or exfoliation, gives your skin back the radiance of its youth while improving its texture. It tightens enlarged pores, softens superficial acne scars and treats chloasma — the well-known pregnancy mask. Four families of indications drawn directly from the clinical fiche.
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Removing the dull keratin layers reveals new, more luminous skin. The source fiche literally speaks of "giving your skin back the radiance of its youth". A benefit visible from the first sessions of a course.
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By loosening dead cells and stimulating renewal, the peel smooths the relief. Surface irregularities, roughness and uneven areas give way to an even grain. The feel changes, not just the look.
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The peel "tightens enlarged pores", an explicit mention in the fiche. BHA in particular descends into the follicle and empties it, which helps the pore return to a more discreet calibre. A clear effect on the T-zone.
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Not deep scars, but those that remain at the surface after an acne breakout: the fiche indicates that the peel "softens" them. Combined with an AlumierMD home routine, the gain compounds over the sessions.
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Chloasma, nicknamed the "pregnancy mask", is a hyperpigmentation triggered by hormones. The Photoderma clinical fiche states expressly that the peel "treats chloasma". A common goal for post-partum patients.
Zones treatable by a peel
Short answer: the entire face remains the priority area for clients, but for a truly natural look, the Photoderma source fiche recommends extending the peel's action to the neck and décolleté. Three tiers that follow on from each other without any visible line.
Tier 1 · priority
This is the area "prioritized by our clients", according to the fiche. Forehead, temples, T-zone, cheeks, chin, mouth contour: the whole face receives the formula chosen in consultation, at the concentration suited to the skin.
Tier 2 · continuity
Forgetting the neck creates a visible line between treated and untreated skin. By extending the peel to the neck, the complexion stays coherent under the chin, in an area that often ages faster than the face.
Tier 3 · finish
The source fiche explicitly cites "the décolleté" as a zone to include. Often exposed to the sun, it marks quickly: spots, uneven texture, loss of radiance. Including it in the course extends the gain from the face down to the edge of the clothing.
"It is important to extend the action of the peel to the neck and décolleté" — a literal quote from the Photoderma source fiche. The whole is treated in the same session when time and tolerance allow.
Course protocol
Short answer: it is in the form of a 4 to 6 session course that you will get the best results, according to the clinical fiche. An additional session is also recommended at seasonal changes, to support the skin through its yearly adaptations.
Diagnosis + first exfoliation
The specialized technician makes the diagnosis, chooses AHA or BHA, determines the starting concentration and carries out the first exfoliation at a cautious dosage.
Ramping up
The skin gets used to the chosen formula. The concentration can be adjusted upward, according to the tolerance observed in the treatment room and the visible evolution of the grain.
End of the course
"The best results" according to the fiche: radiance established, pores tightened, texture smoothed. The gap between sessions is generally 2 to 4 weeks depending on the formula.
Change of season
A session recommended at every seasonal shift, to help the skin transition from summer hydration to winter repair (and vice versa) without dulling.
Medicard financing
The full course is eligible for Medicard financing available on all of the clinic's medical-aesthetic treatments. File opened in-office, usually with same-day response, spread over 6 or 12 months with no upfront fee.
Before booking
The Photoderma clinic offers two medical-grade AlumierMD peels: the BHA peel with salicylic acid, and the AHA peel with glycolic acid. Both formulas come in different concentrations, selected in consultation based on your skin type and aesthetic goals.
Yes. The exclusive AlumierMD formulation, through the combination of its base and its pH, allows treatment of all skin colours up to phototype 6, including Black skin. The Photoderma source fiche explicitly describes this reach as a "revolution in the field of skincare".
The entire face remains the most requested area, but for a truly natural result, the Photoderma clinical fiche recommends extending the peel's action to the neck and décolleté. The three zones form a coherent whole, with no visible line between treated and untreated skin.
It is in the form of a 4 to 6 session course that the best results are obtained, according to the clinical fiche. An additional session is also recommended at each change of season, to support the skin through its annual transitions in hydration, keratinization and colour.
The AHA glycolic acid works on the surface: glow, texture, dull complexion. The BHA salicylic acid penetrates the pores: enlarged pores, acne, excess sebum. The Photoderma specialized technician determines in consultation which one suits your goals, sometimes both in alternation.
Next step · open your skin file
A specialized technician will analyse your skin type, your phototype and your goals, then determine which of the two AlumierMD peels to retain — AHA or BHA — and at what concentration. The course and the seasonal calendar are built in the same visit.
Clinique Photoderma · 4672 Blvd. Saint-Martin Ouest, Laval, Québec H7T 2X9 · ste-dorothee@photoderma.ca · Medicard financing on all medical-aesthetic treatments.