A chemical peel is a technique used to improve and smooth the texture of the skin. Facial skin is mostly treated, and scarring can be improved. Chemical peels are intended to remove the outermost layers of the skin. To accomplish this task, the chosen peel solution induces a controlled injury to the skin. Resulting wound healing processes begin to regenerate new tissues. The dead skin eventually peels off and the regenerated skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin.

 

Some types of chemical peels can be purchased and administered without a medical license, however people are advised to seek professional help from a dermatologist or plastic surgeon on a specific type of chemical peel before a procedure is performed. Recently dermatologists and plastic surgeons worldwide created the International Peeling Society (IPS) to facilitate sharing of knowledge and research on chemical peels.

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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.

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

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• 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