Acne can be persistent and difficult to manage, especially when it leads to scarring, inflammation, and deep breakouts. Medium to deep chemical peels offer an advanced treatment option that targets severe acne, clogged pores, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. These peels penetrate deeper into the skin layers, effectively removing damaged skin cells, regulating oil production, and stimulating skin renewal for a clearer, smoother complexion. Medium to deep peels use stronger exfoliating agents such as trichloroacetic acid (TCA), phenol, or high-strength salicylic acid to reach the mid to lower dermis, making them effective for stubborn acne, deep scars, and long-term skin rejuvenation.

Botulinum toxin type A — marketed as Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin — works by blocking acetylcholine release at the neuromuscular junction, temporarily preventing targeted muscles from contracting. When injected into specific facial muscles, the overlying skin smooths out because the repetitive folding that creates dynamic wrinkles is interrupted.

These peels work by deeply penetrating the skin to:

Deep Exfoliation – Exfoliate dead skin layers and remove acne-causing debris.

Bacteria & Inflammation Control – Destroy acne-causing bacteria, reducing inflammation.

Pore Unclogging & Oil Regulation – Unclog pores and regulate oil production, preventing future breakouts.

Collagen Boost for Scar Reduction – Stimulate collagen production, helping to heal acne scars.

Forehead Lines – Horizontal creases across the forehead form from repeated frontalis muscle contraction. Treatment typically requires 10 to 20 units of Botox, distributed across four to six injection points.

Glabellar Lines – The vertical frown lines between the brows are produced by the corrugator supercilii and procerus muscles. This area usually requires 20 to 25 units.

Crow's Feet – Fine lines radiating from the outer eye corners result from orbicularis oculi contraction during smiling and squinting.

Neurotoxins treat dynamic wrinkles — the lines that form during facial expression. Static lines, which are visible at rest, require different approaches like fillers or resurfacing. The most commonly treated areas are horizontal forehead lines, the vertical glabellar lines between the eyebrows (often called the 'eleven' lines), and crow's feet at the outer corners of the eyes.

Deep Skin Cleansing – Intense exfoliation, clearing out deep-rooted impurities.

Cystic Acne Reduction – Reduction in cystic and nodular acne, decreasing painful breakouts.

Sebum & Oil Control – Oil regulation, balancing sebum production to prevent acne recurrence.

Skin Smoothing & Scar Healing – Smoother skin texture, reducing roughness and acne scars.

Micro-Dosing Technique – For patients who want subtle softening rather than full muscle relaxation, our dermatologists use lower unit counts spread across more injection sites.

Brow Shaping – Strategic placement of neurotoxin can create a subtle brow lift without surgery. By relaxing the depressor muscles (orbicularis oculi and corrugator) while leaving the frontalis partially active, the brow arcs.

Masseter Reduction – Injecting 25 to 50 units per side into the masseter muscle slims a square jawline by reducing muscle bulk over four to eight weeks.

At Claire Derma, every neurotoxin session begins with a face-to-face assessment — not a template. Your dermatologist photographs your face at rest and during a series of directed expressions. This process maps which muscles are dominant, whether there's any asymmetry between sides, and how deep the resulting creases are.

Clears Severe Acne – Effective for cystic, hormonal, and treatment-resistant acne.

Prevents Future Breakouts – Regulates sebum and bacteria growth, preventing future breakouts.

Reduces Acne Scars – Stimulates collagen production, helping to heal acne scars.

Benefit – Results from neurotoxin are predictable, reversible, and carry minimal downtime. You can return to work immediately after the appointment.

Benefit – Regular neurotoxin treatments have a preventive effect. By reducing repetitive muscle contractions, the overlying skin is given time to recover and remodel.

Benefit – Neurotoxin treatments at Claire Derma are fully customisable to your aesthetic preference. Whether you want complete wrinkle elimination or just a slight softening, your dermatologist adjusts the dosage accordingly.

Getting neurotoxin injections from a qualified dermatologist at Claire Derma is fundamentally different from visiting a volume-driven chain clinic. In a clinical dermatology setting, your injector understands the deeper anatomy — where motor nerves branch, how superficial muscles interact with deeper ones, and which injection planes avoid complications like ptosis or asymmetry.

This treatment is ideal for individuals who:

Struggle with moderate to severe acne or deep acne scars.

Experience frequent cystic or nodular breakouts.

Neurotoxin injections are contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Patients with neuromuscular disorders such as myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome should not receive botulinum toxin. If you are taking aminoglycoside antibiotics or blood thinners, let your dermatologist know — these can affect treatment safety or bruising risk. At Claire Derma, we review your full medical history before every session, even if you've had Botox elsewhere before, because contraindications and medication interactions can change between visits.