A chemical peel is a skin-resurfacing procedure that uses a chemical solution to improve the appearance of your skin. In this treatment, a chemical solution is applied to your skin, which causes trauma or injury to your skin’s layers. The skin layers eventually peel off revealing more youthful skin.

Chemical peels can reduce or improve fine lines and wrinkles, acne, scars, uneven skin coloring and other skin imperfections. Newly peeled skin is usually smoother with fewer lines and wrinkles, has a more even color and is brighter in complexion.

Different chemicals determine the depth of your peel and type of skin condition treated. Depending on the issues you’re addressing with the procedure, you’ll choose a chemical peel in one of three depths:

• Light chemical peel. A superficial chemical peel removes the outer layer of skin known as the epidermis. It’s used to treat fine wrinkles, acne, uneven skin tone and dryness.  LéhCär’s gentlest of peels can be done in a weekly series of 1x/week for up to six weeks.  Most other superficial peels may be done every two to four weeks.

• Medium chemical peel. A medium chemical peel removes skin cells from the epidermis and from portions of the upper part of your middle layer of skin known as the dermis. It’s used to treat wrinkles, acne scars and uneven skin tone. You might need to repeat the procedure to achieve or maintain the desired result.

• Deep chemical peel. A deep chemical peel removes skin cells even deeper. Your skincare professional might recommend one for deeper wrinkles, scars or precancerous growths. You won’t need repeat procedures to get the full effect.