Chemical peels are cosmetic treatments that can be functional to the face, hands, and neck. They’re used to improve the form or feel of the skin. During this procedure, chemical solutions will be applied to the area being treated, which causes the skin to exfoliate and eventually peel off. 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 three different types of peels that are light, medium, and deep chemical peel.

Light chemical peels do not require much down time while 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.