Chemical peels are cosmetic procedures that can be applied to the face, hands, and neck. They are used to enhance the appearance or feel of the skin. During this procedure, chemical solutions will be applied to the area being treated, which causes the skin to exfoliate and eventually peel off. Once this occurs, the new skin underneath is smoother, seems less wrinkled, and may have minor damage.

There are various reasons people may get chemical peels. They may be trying to treat a variety of things, including:

• wrinkles and fine lines
• sun damage
• acne scars
• hyperpigmentation
• scars
• melasma
• uneven skin tone or redness