Aqua Peel Basic
qd aqua peel basic
Aqua Peel Basic is QD Clinic’s standard aqua peel: X-Lotion 1, 2 and 3 clear dead skin and pore debris, followed by 10 minutes of Omega LED and a sheet mask to finish. “Aqua peel” is not one company’s trademark but a general name for treatments that refine the skin surface with dedicated solutions and a suction device. Before starting, QD Clinic checks for inflamed acne and whether your skin barrier is sensitized.
Aqua Peel Basic is available at QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, Korea.
is this for me
Who it’s for
Even if none of these describes you, we will look again at the consultation.
- Skin that looks rough, as if the pore openings are clogged
- You want to clear sebum and built-up dead skin in one go
- Skin whose redness and warmth after treatment don’t last long
Aqua peel is not a treatment for acne or pigmentation. If inflammation is severe, medical treatment comes first.
start with your concern
Before you pick a treatment name, start with the cause of your concern.
Even a treatment with the same name takes on a different role and scope depending on your current structure, the change you want, what you have had before and the recovery time you have.
Where you are now, and where we start
Whether the goal is clearing debris and dead skin from pore openings, and whether your skin stays calm rather than heating up afterwards
The change you want, the impression you keep
If you have pus-filled acne, suction and friction can irritate it, so we first decide whether to avoid that area or postpone the treatment.
How it differs from similar options
Because three solutions are used in sequence, we check whether you have recently used exfoliants or retinoids.
Health information and recovery schedule
If redness lingered after a previous treatment, we consider together whether Premium, which includes cryo, would suit you better.
the principle
How it works
Aqua Peel Basic follows three stages: “clear → LED → sheet mask”.
First, X-Lotion 1, 2 and 3 are used in order while the device clears dead skin from the surface and debris from pore openings. Omega LED is then applied for 10 minutes, and a sheet mask finishes the treatment. It works differently from peels in which an acid is left on the skin to make it flake, so shedding dead skin is not the goal.
How it works
Why three solutions
Rather than finishing with a single solution, solutions 1, 2 and 3 are used in turn. Before the treatment we show you the X-Lotion products QD Clinic uses and the ingredients of each step.
What the suction device does
Instead of simply applying solutions, the device clears dead skin from the surface and debris from pore openings at the same time. This is a different process from extracting spots one by one.
Omega LED, 10 minutes
Once clearing is done, the skin is treated with an LED device for 10 minutes. Basic and Premium both use the same 10 minutes.
Finishing with a sheet mask
Basic ends with a sheet mask. In Premium, this is where 5 minutes of cryo and a mask come in.
the qd standard
The same treatment, never the same plan.
Rather than a fashionable name or a fixed package, we weigh the structure found at examination, safety, recovery and the limits within one plan.
- DIAGNOSIS FIRST
Cause before name
We first separate out the tissue and the function behind your concern.
- LESS, PRECISE
Only as much as needed
Rather than an excessive change, we plan the smallest scope with a clear role.
- HONEST LIMIT
The limits, explained too
We explain the change you can expect, the alternatives, individual differences and the risks.
personal plan
From consultation to follow-up, planned as one flow.
Aqua Peel Basic is QD Clinic’s standard aqua peel: X-Lotion 1, 2 and 3 clear dead skin and pore debris, followed by 10 minutes of Omega LED and a sheet mask to finish. “Aqua peel” is not one company’s trademark but a general name for treatments that refine the skin surface with dedicated solutions and a suction device. Before starting, QD Clinic checks for inflamed acne and whether your skin barrier is sensitized.
Skin check
We check for inflamed acne, recent procedures and use of exfoliants or retinoids.
Basic or Premium
We decide whether you need cryo based on whether your skin heats up or reddens easily after clearing.
Treatment and aftercare
After the three solution steps, LED and sheet mask, we tell you how to cleanse that day and what to avoid.
What the procedure is like
- Cleansing
- Device treatment with X-Lotion 1 → 2 → 3
- Omega LED, 10 minutes
- Sheet mask
- Advice on moisturizing and sun protection
Omega LED takes 10 minutes. Total time depends on your skin and the area being cleared, and is explained at your visit.
Please read this before treatment
- Most people can return to normal activities right after treatment.
- On the day, avoid places that heat up your face, such as saunas or hot rooms.
- For a few days, apply sunscreen carefully and pause exfoliating products.
Safety & considerations
Possible reactions
- Temporary redness or tightness
- Mild burning where suction was applied
- Occasionally small bumps or breakouts
Please tell us first if
- You have pus-filled acne or a skin infection
- You have recently had laser, peel or injection treatments
- You use medicines or cosmetics that make the skin sensitive, such as retinoids
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have cosmetic allergies
Aqua peel is skin care and does not replace treatment for acne or pigmentation conditions. Reactions and results vary from person to person.
what to expect
What to expect over time
A general guide to how the days and months after treatment usually unfold. Results vary by individual.
Right after
Mild redness
Your skin may look red for a while from the suction and solutions. Let us know if the burning sensation does not settle.
That evening
No rubbing
Cleanse with lukewarm water and a gentle cleanser, and take a break from products you rub on, such as scrubs and toner pads.
Before your next visit
Note how your skin reacted
If small bumps appeared or dryness continued, tell us at your next visit. We will adjust the composition and interval accordingly.
Sessions & results
Our treatment menu has a single session and 5 sessions. Aqua peel tidies the skin surface, so how much it can change in one session is limited, and the next session is planned around how your skin responds. (Results vary from person to person.)
how it compares
How it compares
All three involve little downtime, but they are made up differently. Compared exactly as listed on our treatment menu.
| Aqua Peel Basic | Aqua Peel Premium | General care | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composition | X-Lotion 1, 2, 3 + Omega LED 10 min + sheet mask | X-Lotion 1, 2, 3 + cryo 5 min + Omega LED 10 min + mask | Choice of moisturizing, brightening, scrubber or calming (cleansing → device care 5 min → mask) |
| Cooling and calming | None | Cryo, 5 min | Calming device care if you choose calming |
| Finish | Sheet mask | Mask | Mask |
| Best when | Clearing pores and dead skin is the main goal and your skin doesn’t heat up easily | Your skin reddens or heats up easily after clearing | You need a single device treatment that day rather than exfoliation |
Compositions are based on QD Clinic’s treatment menu. Which one suits you is decided by looking at your skin on the day.
before consultation
Before you decide, the questions people always ask
Both include X-Lotion 1, 2 and 3 and 10 minutes of Omega LED. Premium adds 5 minutes of cryo and finishes with a mask instead of a sheet mask. If your skin doesn’t heat up or redden easily after treatment, Basic is often enough.
Aqua Peel Basic does not include manual extraction of individual spots. It goes as far as clearing pore openings with the device. If you have many comedones that need extracting, we look at other treatments that include extraction at your consultation.
They are three different solutions used in order. You can check the name and ingredient list of the products QD Clinic uses on the containers before your treatment. If you have ever reacted to a particular ingredient, be sure to point it out then.
On pus-filled spots, suction and friction can aggravate the inflammation. We may work around those areas, or recommend treatment to calm the inflammation first. Aqua peel is not a treatment for acne, so before starting we first look at where the inflamed spots are and how many there are, and decide how far to go.
It may look red for a while from the suction and solutions. Some skin settles quickly and some takes longer, so if you are being photographed, it is safer to leave about a day. Let us know in advance if redness lasted a long time before.
You don’t have to choose yourself. Tell us if there is one you want, and we will decide together based on the inflammation, sensitivity and oiliness of your skin that day. We may recommend a different type at each session, even for the same person.
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personal consultation
Tell us what bothers you now, the change you want, what you have had done before and any dates that matter. We will compare the possible approaches and their limits, calmly.
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