Chemical peels can improve the skin's appearance. In this treatment, a chemical solution is applied to the skin, which makes it "blister" and eventually peel off. The new skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin.

Chemical peels can be done on the face, neck, or hands. They can be used to:

 

 

What happens during a chemical peel?

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Chemical peels use acid (there are different types) to break down the top layer, or layers, of skin to help diminish the look of fine lines, wrinkles and uneven skin tone.

 

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How long do chemical peels last?

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Your Skin Will Peel for 3–10 Days

“The traditional medium-depth chemical peels take three to five days for the skin to peel off before the new pink skin underneath arises,” she explains, while “deeper peels that contain phenol can take seven to ten days to recuperate from.

 

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       Benefits

• Reduce fine lines under the eyes and around the mouth

• Treat wrinkles caused by sun damage and aging

• Improve the appearance of mild scars

• Treat certain types of acne

• Reduce age spots, freckles, and dark patches (melasma) due to pregnancy or taking birth control pills

• Improve the look and feel of skin