Chemical Peel — Before & After

Controlled chemical exfoliation to resurface the skin.

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What is chemical peel?

Controlled chemical exfoliation to resurface the skin.

Also known as tca peel, phenol peel, glycolic peel.

Chemical Peel by topic

Information pages — cost, recovery, surgeons, and more

Topic
CostRecoveryRisksCandidatesSurgeonsNear meWhat is it

Chemical Peel by recovery timeline

How the result evolves over time

Recovery timeline
1 week2 weeks1 month3 months6 months1 year5 years

Chemical Peel by demographic

Age and gender breakdowns of common candidates

Demographic
MenWomen20s30s40s50s60+Teens

Chemical Peel by ethnicity

Anatomical and aesthetic considerations across patient backgrounds

Ethnicity
AsianKoreanJapaneseChineseBlackHispanicMiddle EasternIndianCaucasian

Chemical Peel by outcome reality

Range of results — from natural to cautionary

Outcome reality
NaturalSubtleDramaticSwellingBruisingHealingRevisionBotched

Chemical Peel by where it's performed

Regional approaches and aesthetic preferences

Where it's performed
TurkeyKoreaBrazilMexicoThailandColombiaMiamiLANYCLondonDubaiBeverly HillsHoustonDallasFriscoAtlantaChicagoSFTorontoSydney

Frequently asked

What chemical peel should I get?

Mild texture and tone: light glycolic or salicylic series. Moderate sun damage and pigment: TCA. Severe wrinkles or significant sun damage: deep phenol or aggressive CO2 laser. Match depth to goal — deep peels are too aggressive for mild concerns.

How long does a chemical peel take to heal?

Light peels: same day. Medium TCA peels: 7–10 days of peeling. Deep phenol peels: 2–3 weeks of significant downtime. Plan accordingly.

Can I get a chemical peel with darker skin?

Yes, but with caution. Light peels (glycolic, salicylic, mandelic) are safest. Medium TCA peels can be done with proper preparation (hydroquinone or tranexamic acid pre-treatment). Deep peels are generally not recommended for Fitzpatrick IV+ due to pigmentation risk.

Will I peel after a chemical peel?

Light peels: minimal flaking. Medium peels: visible sheets of peeling for 5–7 days. Deep peels: full skin shedding over 10–14 days. The peeling itself is part of the renewal — do not pick.

How often can I get chemical peels?

Light peels: every 2–4 weeks for a series. Medium peels: 6–12 months between treatments. Deep peels: typically once in a lifetime per area.