Chemical Peels
Peel away to reveal a better you
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 smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin.
Chemical peels can be done on the face, neck, or hands. They can be used to:
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
Areas of sun damage may improve after chemical peeling
After a chemical peeling, skin is temporarily more sensitive to the sun, so wear sun screen every day. It should say "broad-spectrum" on the label, meaning it protects against the sun's UVA and UVB rays. Also, it should be a physical sunscreen and be above SPF 30. Limit your time in the sun, especially between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and wear a wide-brimmed hat.
