What is a Chemical Peel?
Chemical peels are a cosmetic treatment that involves the application of one or more specially prepared chemical solutions to the skin to exfoliate it and reveal the more youthful, smooth, and healthy layer of skin beneath.
There are three types of chemical peels that vary in intensity depending on the result the patient desires: Light, medium, and deep.
The most common and least invasive is the light peel. When it is administered, the skin is first thoroughly cleansed before the chemical solution is applied. Solutions used include glycolic acid, trichloroacetic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid, or carbolic acid, and are applied to a small part of the skin to create a controlled wound. It is through this process that the skin is blistered and exfoliated, revealing a younger and smoother texture underneath.