Chemical peel in Rotterdam
A chemical peel is a treatment in which an acid loosens the bond between the outermost skin cells, so that this layer is replaced faster. At Diba Clinics in Rotterdam we work with four brands in three strengths. A peel costs from € 140 and takes 60 minutes; depending on the strength you are dry and flaky for two to five days afterwards.
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Rate
- From € 140
- Recovery time
- 2 to 5 days
- Strengths
- Three levels
What a peel
does to your skin
A peel speeds up something your skin already does on its own: replacing the top layer. How far that goes depends on the agent.
Your skin replaces its top layer constantly, but not always at the same speed. If the old cells stay too long, your skin feels rough, looks dull, pores get blocked and surface discolouration stays longer than it needs to.
A peel loosens the bond between those outer cells, so that the layer is replaced faster. What the agent does depends on three things together: which acid is in it, how concentrated it is and how acidic the mixture is as a whole. Fruit acids stay in the horny layer, salicylic acid dissolves in sebum and so reaches into the pore, and stronger mixtures go into the epidermis.
On the site and in the calendar this is called a medical peel. Chemical peel is the same treatment, under the name most people search for.
It is worked out separately per concern: a peel for acne, for pigment spots and for skin rejuvenation. What the sun does around a peel is on sun and your skin, and what is possible during pregnancy on pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Four brands
in three strengths
A peel is not a device but a liquid. Which one suits you depends on your skin at that moment and on the season.
We work with peels from Skin Tech Pharma, Dermaceutic, ADO and Mesoestetic, in three levels. The lightest work on the top layer and usually do not make you peel visibly. The strongest, such as Dermaceutic's TCA peel at 12 to 20 per cent, go deeper and ask for preparation and recovery time.
The working time is measured against your skin. Leaving it on longer gives no better result but more damage, which is why the therapist stays with you as long as the peel is on your skin.
For skin with inflamed acne an acid is sometimes too much. For that there is the herbal peel from ADO: finely ground herbs without acid, which are anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. Afterwards the skin is red and peeling for three to five days.
About the treatment
What a peel
costs with us
The amount depends on the peel, the area and whether you book a course. With some courses the products for home use are included.
- Mesoestetic peel€ 140
- TCA Dermaceutic 12 to 20%€ 180
- Mesoestetic peel, back€ 160
- Mesoestetic back course of three€ 399
- TCA course of three with three products€ 650
- TCA course of three with K-ceutic€ 540
- Herbal peel, face€ 150
- Herbal peel, back€ 200
- Herbal peel, back course of three€ 499
Peels usually work in a series of four to six, with two to four weeks in between. How many that becomes for you, you hear after the measurement.
All the clinic's ratesIs this your first visit
Then you book a treatment on advice. We reserve at most two hours for that: the intake, and then at least an hour to treat. If treating is safe at that moment and you want it, we do the first peel in the same appointment.
What the intake costs
If you are treated in the same appointment, the intake fee is waived and you pay only for the treatment. If the treatment does not go ahead, the intake costs € 50. A separate intake without treatment lasts at most 30 minutes and always costs € 50.
Have you been here before
Then you book the peel directly in the calendar. Count on 60 minutes. If anything has changed since your last visit in your skin, your medication or your expectation, say so when you arrive.
What helps and what we advise against
A peel works on the upper layers. For scars that sit deeper and for stubborn pigment there is a heavier route.
This works
- Surface discolouration, and pigment left behind after a spot
- Rough skin and a dull texture
- Blocked pores, because the top layer renews faster
- Inflamed acne, with the herbal peel or a peel tuned to it
We advise against this
- Scars that sit deeper than the epidermis. For those you choose microneedling
- Stubborn pigment or melasma. There Cosmelan and Dermamelan are the heavier programmes
- Peeling just before a lot of sun, or with pigment in the summer months
- During pregnancy or while you are breastfeeding
The peel alongside
the alternatives
For better skin texture there are several routes. This is what they do, what you notice afterwards and what they cost.
| Treatment | Where it differs | Recovery time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical peels | An acid loosens the top layer. Three strengths, from barely peeling to a few days of flaking. | Two to five days dry and flaky, depending on the strength. | € 140 |
| Herbal peel | Herbs instead of acid. Calms the inflammation and works antibacterially, so mostly for inflamed acne. | Three to five days. | € 150 |
| HydraFacial | Cleanses and empties pores, without acid and without peeling. Less effect on discolouration, and you see the result straight away. | There is usually no recovery time and you can carry on with your day after the appointment. | € 170 |
| Microneedling with the SkinPen | Works with needles in the dermis, deeper than a peel. For scars and texture. | One to three days red, like a strong sun flush. | € 180 |
| Cosmelan | A six-month programme against stubborn pigment, with a mask in the clinic and products at home. | Peeling and redness in the first days, and months of strict sun protection. | € 720 |
Where to find us
in Rotterdam
On the north side of the city, in a residential area and not on a shopping street. That helps with parking and it is quieter when you have just been treated.
3054 LS Rotterdam
You park in the street. The route from the ring road and by public transport is on the contact page.
Route and contact- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 to 18:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 to 21:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 to 21:00
- Friday
- 10:00 to 18:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 to 18:00
- Sunday
- Closed
The calendar is more up to date than this list: within opening hours not every hour has a therapist free.
A peel is done here by a skin therapist. They choose the strength, measure the working time against your skin and, in a series, only step up once your skin can take it.
Who works here, with what title and what that title means exactly, is on the team page with photos and all.
What others
say about it.
Reviews from clients who came here for acne, where peels are often part of the treatment. They come straight from our calendar and stand as they were written.
Reviews translated from Dutch.
“The stars at Diba are so friendly! I never let anyone but Diba treat my skin, and I'm rid of my long-term acne.”
BusraVisit to Diba ClinicsOver 4 years ago “I felt the therapist had taken the time to remove the blemishes. And she involved me in the process of what the steps were.”
MalikaVisit to Diba ClinicsAbout 6 years ago “Had a dermapen and carbon laser appointment yesterday. My skin already feels smooth and the spots are reducing already. Really lovely ladies too!”
JennaMicroneedlingAbout 7 years ago
Frequently asked questions
What does a chemical peel cost in Rotterdam?
At Diba Clinics a Mesoestetic peel costs € 140 and a TCA peel from Dermaceutic € 180. A herbal peel costs € 150 for the face. There are also courses of three, some with products for home use. If it is your first visit, your appointment starts with a € 50 intake, which is waived if we treat in the same appointment.
What is the difference between a chemical and a medical peel?
There is no difference; they are two names for the same treatment. We call it a medical peel, because these are agents chosen per skin and measured against your skin. Chemical peel is the name most people search for.
Will I peel after a peel?
With a light peel usually not, with a stronger one yes. With the stronger versions count on two to five days dry and flaky. You hear that beforehand, because it decides when best to schedule the treatment.
Can I have a peel in summer?
With pigment, preferably not, and with the stronger peels not either. Sun on freshly peeled skin is exactly the combination that costs you the result. A light peel for texture is sometimes possible, with strict sun protection.
How many peels do I need?
Usually a series of four to six, with two to four weeks in between. How many that becomes for you depends on your skin and on how it reacts; we measure that along the way.
Does a chemical peel help against acne?
Yes, peels are one of the most important tools for acne. With inflamed acne we work with chemical peels and with the herbal peel, which is antibacterial as well. We only tackle scars once the skin is calm.
Does a peel help against pigmentation?
With surface discolouration yes, such as the marks left after a spot. If the pigment sits deeper or it is melasma, a programme like Cosmelan or Dermamelan is the fitter answer. Which of the two it is, we establish with a measurement.
Is a peel possible on darker skin?
Yes, and it asks for a different approach. With skin types IV to VI the chance of new pigment spots from the treatment is higher, so we choose the strength more carefully and build up more slowly. We discuss that beforehand.
Where in Rotterdam are you?
At Weissenbruchlaan 166 in Rotterdam, on the north side of the city in a residential area. You park in the street. The route and the opening hours are on our contact page.
Not sure which peel you need
You do not have to know that before you come. We measure your skin, look at what is going on and choose the strength that fits. If a peel is not the right answer, you hear so.
If you know what you are after but are unsure about the timing or the combination with something else, ask via WhatsApp. There is a therapist on the other end and not a form.
Last updated on 11 September 2026 . Rates and treatment times are checked at every change.
A peel in Rotterdam to book
We measure your skin and then choose the peel and the strength that fit. If treating is sensible, it can often be done in the same appointment.
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