Hollywood Peel results: what the carbon laser peel changes on your skin

Enlarged pores, shine in the T-zone, a dull complexion after summer: the “celebrity peel” promises smooth, glowing skin as you leave the treatment room. What are the real Hollywood Peel results? In this guide we explain how the carbon laser peel works, what it improves, how many sessions to plan and how a treatment goes in Saint-Gilles.

Hollywood Peel results: how the carbon laser peel works

The protocol combines a lotion based on nanometric plant carbon with a Q-Switched laser. The lotion is applied to the face and left on for about ten minutes to settle into the pores, then the laser is passed over in two rounds. The carbon particles absorb the laser light.

On the second pass, each particle is pulverised in a fraction of a second. This micro-explosion carries away the oil, dead cells and impurities lodged in the pores. The heat diffused into the dermis also stimulates fibroblasts, which explains the firmer, more even look of the skin. To compare with a more classic treatment, see our facial treatment in Brussels, which cleanses the skin gently.

Hollywood Peel results on enlarged pores, oil and a dull complexion

The carbon laser peel is aimed mainly at combination to oily, congested or dull skin. The improvements most often noticed after a session and over the course of treatment are the following:

• Enlarged pores visibly tightened and a smoother skin texture.
• Fewer blackheads, congestion and microcysts, thanks to deep cleansing.
• Better-regulated oil production and less shine.
• A brighter complexion, with a “porcelain skin” effect that lasts several days.

On skin prone to blemishes, the heat of the laser also has a purifying action that helps calm breakouts. Hollywood Peel results remain individual: they depend on your starting skin, its hydration and your routine at home.

Which skin gets the best results from the carbon laser peel?

The carbon laser peel suits skin with visible pores, an oily tendency or a dull complexion. It is also appreciated by people who want a boost of radiance before a photo, a wedding or a weekend, as the effect is immediate. Mature skin benefits from added firmness, even if HIFU remains better suited to sagging.

It should be avoided, or postponed, in cases of freshly tanned skin, skin infection or certain treatments. That is why every Hollywood Peel is preceded by a skin assessment: we check the state of the skin barrier, the products used at home and the appointment schedule. Our men's facial treatment in Brussels also offers purifying protocols for congested male skin.

Hollywood Peel results or chemical peel: what is the difference?

A chemical peel relies on acids that strip the superficial layers of the epidermis, often with flaking, redness and several days of discomfort. The carbon laser peel works differently: it does not burn the skin, it vaporises the impurities lodged in the pores and gently warms the dermis.

In terms of comfort the difference is clear. With the Hollywood Peel there is no peeling skin, no recovery period and make-up is possible straight away. The downside is that several sessions are sometimes needed to treat an established problem. Here is a summary of what to remember when choosing:

• Hollywood Peel: no downtime, instant glow, ideal for pores, oil and dull skin.
• Chemical peel: more aggressive action, flaking, recovery time to plan for.
• Classic moisturising facial: comfort and nourishment, but little action on pores.

How many carbon laser peel sessions for great results?

A single pass already gives a visible glow, useful before an event: the first Hollywood Peel results appear as soon as you leave the treatment room. To treat pores, oil or skin texture lastingly, it is better to consider a course of 3 to 5 sessions, spaced several weeks apart. Each session lasts between 45 and 60 minutes.

After the course, an occasional maintenance session is enough to keep skin clear. The carbon laser peel can also fit into an anti-aging journey: for example, combine it with HIFU in Brussels for firmness, then with a ritual from the Payot range in Brussels for nourishment.

Hollywood Peel results: the treatment in Saint-Gilles, step by step

At Ô Zen, the treatment follows a four-step protocol. This progression secures the session and prolongs the Hollywood Peel results:

• Double cleansing and gentle degreasing of the skin surface.
• Application of the carbon lotion, with a pause of about 10 minutes.
• Laser passes: a first gentle pass to warm the dermis, then a second Q-Switched pass to pulverise the carbon.
• Soothing, moisturising mask, then sun protection to finish.

The sensation is described as small snaps or tingling, very bearable. You leave with a matte, smooth and luminous face, without flaking or lasting redness, and you can put on make-up straight away if you wish.

Hollywood Peel results: how to protect and prolong the glow after treatment

In the days that follow, the skin stays a little sensitive. Moisturise morning and evening, apply sunscreen and avoid sauna, steam room and scrubs for a few days. The carbon laser peel involves no social downtime, but intense sun remains the enemy of a good complexion.

A few precautions are also needed before the treatment: tell us about any photosensitising medication, isotretinoin treatment or recently tanned skin. For those who want to prolong the clarity of their skin, the Hollywood Peel in Brussels page details the treatment, its indications and options such as the neck and décolleté.