What is a Chemical Peel?
Chemical peels are noninvasive treatments that use a chemical solution to exfoliate dead skin and uncover a new layer of skin beneath. They are usually used on the face but can also be used elsewhere on the body. Chemical peels have varying strengths. You may need to undergo the procedure more than once with a light or medium peel to get the desired results. Deeper chemical peels offer more significant results but take longer to recover.
Light Chemical Peel
Lighter chemical peels are excellent options for removing superficial brown spots, improving finer lines and wrinkles, and refreshing the appearance of your skin. This peel exfoliates a tiny layer of the outer skin and results in a rejuvenated glow.
Medium Chemical Peel
A medium chemical peel is stronger than a lighter peel in that it will go a bit deeper than the outer layer of the skin. They target the same symptoms as light peels.
Deep Chemical Peel
Deep chemical peels treat more stubborn brown spots, more difficult skin textural issues, and deeper lines and wrinkles. They are typically completed in 4 to 7 days, and very mild pinkness in the skin progressively thereafter. Given the depth of these peels, they might be performed with a local anesthetic to ensure comfort.