Chemical Peels for Face

A chemical peel, which is also sometimes called derma-peeling of chemical exfoliation, is a procedure that is used to improve the skin's appearance. During a chemical peel, a chemical solution is applied to the skin. This causes blistering of the skin. The skin is later peeled off. What's left behind is a fresh, new layer of skin that has fewer wrinkles, is undamaged, and is typically smoother than the top layer of skin. To find out if chemical peels for face is the right treatment for you, use the Cosmetic Matching Service to be matched with a clinic or clinician in your area. This service allows you to be matched with up to three clinics that provide chemical peels for the face within close proximity to your location - without the hassle and time taken to investigate and locate the clinic on your own.

What Conditions are treated by Chemical Peels for Face?

Regaining your glowing appearance and youthful look may be as easy as undergoing a chemical peel. While chemical peels can also be used on the neck and hands, as well as other areas of the body, they are most often performed on the facial area to:

• Minimize the look of wrinkles that result from aging, sun damage, and family history
• Reduce the look of fine lines around the mouth and beneath the eyes
• Improve the appearance of any scarring on the facial area, including scars left behind by acne
• Treat existing acne
• Reduce the look of freckles, age spots, or any dark skin patches that result from taking birth control or being pregnant
• Improve the skin's look and feel
• Liven up skin that is dull in color or texture
• Treat pre-cancerous keratoses that result from sun damage and that appear as scaly skin

It is important to note that chemical peels for face are not effective for severe wrinkles, or for bulges or sags. These conditions do not respond well to the chemical peel and may require other types of procedures, such as dermal fillers, laser resurfacing, or other surgical techniques.

Chemical Peels for Face - Are You a Good Candidate?

While only your particular clinician can help you make the best decision about whether or not you are a good candidate for chemical peeling procedures, most chemical peels for face are undertaken on those with fair-skin and light hair. Darker skin types can have great results from chemical peeling as well - but this depends on the type of problem that is being addressed.

Click here to find a clinic in your area that offers chemical peels for face so that you can schedule your initial consultation.