YES PeelGangnam, Seoul
YES Peel is a peel program launched by Theraderm in 2023. The manufacturer describes it as “a customized peel centered on skin barrier repair and calming, designed so that even sensitive and acne-prone sensitive skin can have it”. At QD Clinic, the YES Peel solution is followed by YES Cream, Sono, Omega LED and the dedicated pack. At QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, consultation helps determine which options suit your concerns.
Who it’s for
- Skin that reddens and stings easily, making regular peels hard to tolerate
- You get breakouts but your skin is sensitive, so you have been putting off exfoliation
- You want to prepare your skin before skin boosters or laser
YES Peel does not treat dermatitis or acne. If inflammation is severe, medical treatment comes first.
How it works
YES Peel is a barrier- and calming-focused peel based on fermented shea butter lactobacillus ingredients. The manufacturer presents the YES Peel solution as a “one-step booster peel” that refines dead skin, and YES Cream as a cream containing shea butter lactobacillus ferment extract and moringa ceramide. It lists shea butter lactobacillus exosomes, postbiotics and vinegar as solution ingredients, but does not disclose the type or concentration of acid. “Exosome” here is the name of a cosmetic ingredient.
THE MECHANISM, STEP BY STEP
01YES Peel solution
The step the manufacturer calls a “one-step booster peel”; it advises leaving it on the skin for 2–3 minutes.
02YES Cream
A cream with shea butter lactobacillus ferment extract and ceramide, applied straight after the solution.
03Sono and Omega LED
After the cream come Sono and Omega LED device steps. This is QD Clinic’s own composition, not part of the manufacturer’s basic sequence.
04Dedicated pack
It finishes with the YES Peel dedicated mask. The manufacturer presents a chitosan sheet mask as this program’s mask.
Treatment areas
- Discuss at consultation
- We work out whether redness and stinging come from inflammation or from a weakened barrier.
- Medical assessment
- We ask whether you have other treatments coming up, such as skin boosters. The manufacturer recommends YES Peel 1–2 weeks before skin boosters.
- Before treatment
- The manufacturer states that existing acne may surface after treatment, so we check whether you have an important event coming up.
What the procedure is like
- 1Cleansing
- 2YES Peel solution
- 3YES Cream
- 4Sono
- 5Omega LED
- 6Dedicated pack
The manufacturer gives 30–60 minutes for the whole program. The actual time for QD Clinic’s composition is explained at your visit.
Recovery & aftercare
- The manufacturer says you can return to daily life straight away.
- Apply moisturizer and a gentle sunscreen.
- Avoid places that heat you up, such as saunas, and contact with anything that may be contaminated, such as reusing a mask you have already worn.
What to expect over time
A general guide to how the days and months after treatment usually unfold. Results vary by individual.
On the day Gentle cleansing
The manufacturer advises using a mild cleansing foam on the day.
3 days Pausing cosmetics
Pause alcohol-based and vitamin cosmetics for 3 days, and avoid products you rub on, such as scrubs and toner pads.
After that If acne surfaces
The manufacturer states that existing acne may surface after treatment. If swollen, painful spots increase, let the clinic know.
Sessions & results
Our treatment menu has a single session and 5 sessions. The manufacturer recommends once a week for 3–5 sessions. QD Clinic takes this into account but sets the interval by watching your skin’s response at each session. Changes in barrier and sensitivity show up differently for everyone. (Results vary from person to person.)
How it compares
Three options often compared for sensitive skin. The biggest difference is whether there is an exfoliation step.
| Comparison | YES Peel | LaLa Peel | LDM Regeneration Care |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main purpose | Barrier repair and calming (maker’s wording) | Oil and texture care for sensitive skin (distributor’s wording) | Calming and hydration |
| Exfoliation | YES Peel solution | LHA solutions 1 and 2, then neutralizing | None |
| Composition at QD Clinic | YES Peel → YES Cream → Sono → Omega LED → dedicated pack | 1 and 2 → neutralizing → Omega LED → sheet mask | LDM: choice of 6, 12, 18 or 24 min, finished with a sheet mask |
| Recommended interval | Once a week, 3–5 sessions (maker) | No public information | Decided at consultation |
Purposes and intervals are based on the manufacturers’ and distributors’ public materials; compositions on QD Clinic’s treatment menu.
Safety & considerations
Possible reactions
- Existing acne surfacing for a while
- Mild redness or stinging
- Dryness
Please tell us first if
- You have severely inflamed acne or a skin infection
- You are allergic to cosmetic ingredients such as shea butter
- You have recently had laser or peel treatments
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
YES Peel is a cosmetic peel program and does not replace treatment for dermatitis or acne. Reactions and results vary from person to person.
Your care at QD Clinic
Finding the cause of sensitivity
We check whether redness and stinging come from inflammation or a weakened barrier.
Scheduling
We ask about upcoming important events and any planned skin booster or laser dates.
Treatment and 3-day advice
After going from solution to dedicated pack, we tell you which cosmetics to avoid for 3 days.
Frequently asked questions
No. The “shea butter lactobacillus exosome” listed for YES Peel is an ingredient in a cosmetic applied to the skin. It is different from the exosome products used in scalp and skin treatments.
The manufacturer also advises that existing acne may surface after treatment. But if several swollen, painful spots appear or keep increasing after a few days, let us know. We may postpone the next session and treat your skin first.
The manufacturer says it recommends YES Peel 1–2 weeks before skin boosters. QD Clinic sets the dates for both treatments together based on your skin, and whether to have them on the same day is decided at consultation. That is why, before a YES Peel, we first ask about the dates of any upcoming skin booster or laser treatment.
The manufacturer advises pausing alcohol-based and vitamin cosmetics for 3 days. If it still stings when you apply it after 3 days, wait a few more days. During those same 3 days, also avoid products you rub on, such as scrubs and toner pads, and keep applying moisturizer and a gentle sunscreen.
The manufacturer recommends once a week for 3–5 sessions. You don’t have to stick strictly to that interval; if your skin becomes sensitive after a session, we extend the gap. At each session we check redness, stinging and whether existing acne has surfaced before setting the next date.
For international patients
Consultation in English / 中文 / 日本語 · WhatsApp · WeChat · KakaoTalk · a 4-minute walk from Sinnonhyeon / Nonhyeon Station (hours in KST).
How many days should I stay?
Surgery and course-based treatments need a check-up. We tell you before you book whether that means staying longer or coming back another time.
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