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 usually 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 take birth control pills
• Improve the look and feel of skin

Areas of sun damage may improve after chemical peeling.                                     

After a chemical peel, skin is temporarily more sensitive to the sun, so wear sunscreen 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.