Medical Peels

Reading time: 4 minutes By Dr. Alice Magri, Specialist in Maxillofacial Surgery at Image Regenerative Clinic In recent years, the concept of beauty has evolved. More and more people are seeking visible yet natural results, effective treatments that respect the skin, smart and non-invasive solutions. This is the foundation of our philosophy: enhancing authentic beauty through personalized, regenerative, and integrated programs. And today, I want to tell you about an innovation that perfectly reflects this approach: the professional peeling by Alumier MD. What is Alumier MD and why I recommend it Alumier MD is much more than a simple peel. It’s a scientifically formulated treatment that combines high-performance active ingredients with a tailor-made skincare philosophy. Each peel is customized based on the patient’s skin type, sensitivity, and aesthetic goals, making it the ideal component of a complete regenerative journey. Unlike traditional peels, Alumier MD doesn’t attack the skin but guides it through a controlled process of exfoliation and cellular renewal. The skin appears firmer, brighter, and more even. And that’s the key: visible yet never artificial results. A synergistic treatment with advanced technologies and injectables One of the aspects we most appreciate about Alumier MD is its perfect compatibility with other advanced aesthetic treatments. In our clinical practice, we like to work in a multi-focus way, combining different technologies in synergistic sessions, always respecting the physiology and harmony of the face. Here are some combinations we often recommend to our patients: Fractional radiofrequency with microneedles: enhances skin firmness and structure by stimulating deep collagen production. When combined with Alumier MD peeling, you get a dual effect: surface renewal and deep tissue regeneration. Fractional CO₂ laser: ideal for scars, enlarged pores, and uneven texture. Pre-treating the skin with Alumier enhances responsiveness, reduces downtime, and optimizes final results. Injectable treatments (biostimulators, skinboosters, soft fillers): while Alumier MD’s active ingredients even out tone and refine texture, injectables restore targeted volume and hydration, always maintaining a natural look. This type of combined, gentle, and targeted approach defines our philosophy: achieving visible but never excessive results. The natural look is not a compromise, but an ambitious goal that requires expertise, a holistic vision, and the smart use of cutting-edge technologies. Summer? The best time to prepare... for autumn Many people believe aesthetic treatments should be paused during summer. We, instead, believe that summer preparation is the perfect springboard to enter autumn with stronger, more receptive, and balanced skin. A light protocol with modulated peels like Alumier MD, paired with biostimulating and non-photosensitizing treatments, allows skin to remain active and healthy even in the warmer months, avoiding the "forced pause" effects that often lead to skin deterioration. It’s a smart approach: starting in summer with gentle, progressive treatments means you can intensify in autumn with lasers, radiofrequencies, and more energizing protocols, on skin that’s already regenerated, firm, and ready to respond better. In this way, results are multiplied and consolidated over time. A beauty built around you The Alumier MD peel fits perfectly into personalized skin regeneration programs. It’s ideal: as a preparatory step for medical or laser treatments as maintenance for those already on a regenerative protocol as a targeted solution to improve tone, pigmentation, fine lines, texture, and radiance Each program is tailor-made, assessing not only skin condition but also lifestyle, habits, and personal goals. Healthy skin is skin that regenerates The Alumier MD peel is not just an aesthetic treatment. It’s a choice for prevention and wellness, a conscious gesture to care for your skin over time by stimulating cell turnover, fighting oxidative damage, and boosting collagen production. Choosing a protocol that integrates peeling + technologies + soft injectables means enhancing your skin from multiple angles—in a respectful, modern, and scientifically grounded way. And above all, it means choosing a beauty that evolves with you, authentically. If you too want to rediscover healthier, firmer, and more radiant skin—without altering your natural beauty—come visit us at the clinic. Together, we’ll build your personalized program. Dr. Alice Magri Specialist in Maxillofacial Surgery Expert in Regenerative Aesthetic Medicine Image Regenerative Clinic – Milan

Senile and solar pigmented lesions are skin spots that develop with age, particularly on areas of the body most exposed to sunlight. Other skin spots have different origins and may be present at birth or appear following pregnancy. Q-Switched laser technology generates very short pulse laser emissions that selectively interact with skin pigmentation, removing them to provide effective and rapid results. Who is it for? For individuals with skin spots that have been clearly identified as benign by a physician. The spots must be of a type treatable with laser, such as lentigines, freckles, nevus of Ito and Ota, melasma, and post-pregnancy pigmentation. Pre-treatment preparation Avoid sun exposure or tanning beds on the treatment area for at least one month prior, using high-protection sunscreen. Number of treatments required This treatment may require one to several sessions depending on the nature of skin pigmentation. Session duration Each session lasts a few minutes, depending on the number and extent of pigmented areas. Is the treatment painful? The treatment is virtually painless, with only a slight tingling sensation. For the first 10 minutes post-treatment, patients may experience mild discomfort that quickly subsides without requiring medication. Post-treatment care Post-treatment redness may occur in the treated area, subsiding within hours. The treated spot may darken for about one to two weeks. Avoid applying cosmetics and hot water to the treated area for two to three days. Patients must protect the treated area with sunscreen for at least 4-6 weeks post-treatment. Expected results Depending on the type of pigmentation treated, improvement or removal can be observed within 2 to 4 weeks after each session. Treated areas exposed to sunlight must be adequately protected to delay new pigmentation formation. How Q-switched laser technology works Q-Switched laser technology, through very short duration pulses, selectively interacts with skin pigmentation for effective and rapid results. The treatment specifically targets melanin. This skin pigment can deposit in different ways, creating various types of spots. The Q-Switched laser beam selectively destroys the pigment without damaging surrounding structures. Tattoos and Q-switched laser For the same reason, Q-Switched laser technology can treat black and red tattoos. The number of sessions varies from 5 to 10, depending on the desired level of lightening, extent, and type of pigment.

Pigmented lesions from chrono and photo-aging are cutaneous spots that appear with advancing age, particularly in body regions most exposed to solar radiation. Other skin spots have different origins and may be present at birth or appear following pregnancies. The Q-Switched laser can generate laser emissions with very short pulses that selectively target skin spots. Objective? Selective removal of spots in short time periods Who is it for? For all patients presenting with skin spots identified as benign cutaneous lesions by the physician. The type of spot must be treatable with Q-Switched laser, such as: - Solar and senile lentigines - Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation - Epidermal melasma - Pigmented seborrheic keratoses - Epidermal nevi The treatment requires a preliminary medical evaluation to determine patient eligibility and the most appropriate therapeutic protocol. The procedure is outpatient-based and generally requires multiple sessions spaced 3-4 weeks apart.

Vanity Fair highlights Istituto Image's innovative Tone Up Your Face protocol. The seasonal transition necessitates updating skincare regimens with season-appropriate products while eliminating residual summer formulations. Vanity Fair presents a curated selection of essential products for the approaching cold season. The Tone Up Your Face protocol integrates advanced dermatological interventions with regenerative medicine principles to enhance facial muscle tone and dermal structure. This evidence-based methodology incorporates personalized treatment algorithms targeting specific dermatological concerns while stimulating endogenous tissue regeneration.

Melasma presents as brown patches or flat spots with irregular borders, darker than the skin tone, affecting the cheeks, temples, both sides of the forehead, upper lip, nose, and sometimes even the chest. It primarily affects darker phototypes, particularly olive complexions characteristic of Mediterranean countries, as well as those with family history. It is exclusively a cosmetic condition that often causes discomfort and embarrassment. Why Do Dark Spots Form? The etiology remains largely unknown, but it is hypothesized that excessive hormonal stimulation increases melanocyte activity, compromising their functionality and inducing overproduction of melanin transfer to keratinocytes in the basal layer or dermal macrophages. This results in the characteristic hyperpigmentation of dark spots. Due to its hormonal relationship, melasma is frequently associated with prolonged oral contraceptive use, irregular menstrual cycles due to estrogen imbalances, and pregnancy - hence its alternative names chloasma or pregnancy mask. However, despite the idiopathic nature of this condition, certain factors and behaviors can significantly exacerbate it. UV exposure, for example, intensifies hyperpigmentation: melasma tends to worsen, and in some cases initially appear, in individuals with frequent sun exposure or those who repeatedly expose themselves with insufficient or no protection. Other aggravating factors include autoimmune thyroid diseases and the use of certain photosensitizing medications such as hydantoin for epilepsy. While melasma tends to resolve spontaneously after pregnancy or discontinuation of oral contraceptives, in all other cases, systematic treatment is necessary for elimination, particularly as it tends to recur over time. Effective Solutions and Treatments At the forefront of tailored protocol development, Image Regenerative Clinic specialists have developed various combined therapeutic regimens for maximum efficacy. Treatment options always include customized topical home therapy formulated specifically for the patient, combined with one or more therapeutic modalities. Depending on the case, sessions range from 1 to 10 and can be performed throughout the year. (*) by Mathilde Bonetti, with consultation from Dr. Caterina Bristot