In a chemical peel, the top layers of skin are removed by applying a chemical solution to the skin. The skin that regenerates is softer. You might need to have a light or medium peel multiple times to obtain the desired results.

Scars, discoloured skin, and wrinkles are all commonly treated with chemical peels on the face. They can be carried out independently or alongside other cosmetic operations. These can also be carried out at various depths, ranging from light to deep. Deeper chemical peels produce more dramatic effects, but they also require more time to heal.

Why it’s done

A chemical peel is a method of resurfacing the skin. You can select a chemical peel in one of three depths, depending on the concerns you’re trying to address with the procedure:

• Light chemical peel. The skin’s outer layer is removed by a gentle (superficial) chemical peel (epidermis). It is used to treat dryness, uneven skin tone, fine wrinkles, and acne. Every two to five weeks, you can receive a mild peeling.

• Medium chemical peel. Skin cells from the epidermis and some of the upper layers of your middle layer of skin are removed during a medium chemical peel (dermis). Uneven skin tone, acne scars, and wrinkles are all treated with it. To get or keep the desired result, you might need to repeat the process.

• Deep chemical peel. Even more skin cells are removed during a deep chemical peel. For more severe wrinkles, scars, or precancerous growths, your doctor might suggest one. To achieve the desired results, you won’t need to repeat any steps.

Chemical peels can’t remove deep scars or wrinkles or tighten sagging skin.