What is a Chemical Peel?
Chemical peels are cosmetic treatments that can be applied to the face, hands, and neck. chemical solutions will be applied to the area being treated, causing the skin to exfoliate and eventually peel off. The amount of peeling depends on the percentage/strength of the chemical peel used. Once this happens, the new skin underneath is often smoother, appears less wrinkled, and may have less damage.
- chemical peels are used to remove damaged skin cells, revealing healthier skin underneath
- there are different types of peels: light, medium, and deep
There are several reasons people may get chemical peels. They may be trying to treat a variety of things, including:
- wrinkles and fine lines
- sun damage
- acne scars
- hyperpigmentation
- scars
- melasma
- uneven skin tone or redness
Need to know
- when conducted by a board-certified dermatologist, plastic surgeon, licensed healthcare provider, or trained skin care specialist, chemical peels are exceptionally safe
- it’s essential to follow your provider’s postop instructions carefully
- light chemical peels do not require much down time
- medium and deep chemical peels can require two to three weeks of recovery time
- the procedures can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 90 minutes
- You may feel a slight tingling sensation