By delivering a controlled injury to the skin, chemical peels help to remove damaged outer layers of skin to reveal new glowing skin. While chemical peels might be marketed directly to consumers as part of a skincare protocol, in-office procedures offer much more robust results.
The choice of peel depends on the condition to be treated, the severity of damage to the skin, and the person’s skin type. The most common conditions treated with chemical peels are acne, melasma, precancerous growths, and sun damage / brown spots. Every treatment is customized.
What Makes Chemical Peels a Popular Skin Treatment
- Downtime: Varies with Type and Depth of Peel
Treats:
Wrinkles, sun spots, pigment, pre-cancerous damage, acne, melasma
Pain Control:
No anesthesia required
- Pain Level: Varies with Type and Depth of Peel
Side Effects:
Varies with peel but might include redness, swelling, irritation, and crusting
Expected Outcome:
Reduction of aging symptoms and sun damage, rejuvenated skin texture and tone
- Duration of Results: Downtime: Varies with Type and Depth of Peel
Method:
Chemical is applied topically to cause skin exfoliation
Onset:
Results are visible once skin heals completely
Consult with us
Evan Rieder, MD — Dual board-certified dermatologist and psychiatrist — at 36 North Moore Street, Manhattan. Reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery, body contouring and injectables.