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What is a Chemical Peel?

A Chemical Peel is a chemical solution applied to the face removing the skin's top layers that have been damaged, wrinkled or unevenly pigmented, allowing a new healthier skin to emerge. Chemical peels have been performed for centuries. With more than 1.3 million patients having chemical peels, this procedure was the most commonly performed non-surgical cosmetic procedure in 2001 for both men and women. However, in 2002, Botox became the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedure and only 920,340 chemical peels were performed in 2002.

The procedure: Chemical peels differ in ingredients and strength. Depth of peeling achieved also varies according to the amount of time the peel is left on the skin and whether the peel is lightly, heavily or vigorously applied. Anesthesia is required. You may feel a mild tingling or stinging feeling.

Typically, the most superficial peels use alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) like glycolic, lactic or fruit acid. A trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel is stronger with greater depth of peel verses the AHA peels. A single treatment of an AHA peel might give the skin a healthier, radiant look. However, various concentrations of alpha hydroxy acids may be applied weekly or longer intervals to achieve the maximum effect. Mild concentrations alpha hydroxy acids can be combined with a facial cream or wash to use daily.

Your plastic surgeon should decide which chemical or chemical blend is right for you. The chemical peel is applied using a sponge, cotton pad, cotton swab or brush (avoiding the eyes, brows and lips). Patient can immediately return to work and/or normal activities.

Note: Some skin disorders do not react to chemical peeling.

Chemical Peel Before and After Before and After Photos - by Location

Chemical Peel Photos - Dr. Shah, Columbus Institute of Plastic Surgery, Columbus, OH

Chemical Peel Photos - Dr. Stevens, Marina Plastic Surgery Associates, Marina del Rey, CA

Chemical Peel ~ Dr. Koch, Amherst Cosmetic Surgery Center, Buffalo, NY

Laser Surgery Before and After Photos - Dr. Hall - Renaissance Plastic Surgical Arts - Overland Park, KS

Chemical Peel -by Location

Obagi® Skin Care - Dr. Rothfield, Weston Plastic Surgery, Weston, FL

Chemical/Micro Peel Procedure Info - Dr. Rothfield, Weston Plastic Surgery, Weston, FL

Chemical Peel Info - Dr. Shah, Columbus Institute of Plastic Surgery, Columbus, OH

Chemical Peel Info - Dr. Kimberly K. Short - Indianapolis, IN

Micropeel Procedure Info - Dr. Kimberly K. Short - Indianapolis, IN

Blue Peel Procedure Info - Dr. Stevens & Dr. Spring, Marina Plastic Surgery Associates, Marina del Rey, CA

Chemical Peel Info - Dr. Stevens & Dr. Spring, Marina Plastic Surgery Associates, Marina del Rey, CA

Power Peel Procedure Info - Dr. Stevens & Dr. Spring, Marina Plastic Surgery Associates, Marina del Rey, CA

Obagi Blue Peel Procedure Info - Dr. Wilcox, Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Center of Texas, Plano, TX

Chemical Peel Info - Dr. Wilcox, Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Center of Texas, Plano, TX

Chemical Peel Info - Dr. Younai, Encino & Beverly Hills, CA

Skin Peels - The Plastic Surgery Center of Maryland, Baltimore, MD

Chemical Peel Info - Dr. Hasen, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of Naples, Naples, FL

TCA Pigment Peel Procedure Info - Dr. Hasen, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of Naples, Naples, FL

Chemical Peel - Dr. Mele, Walnut Creek, CA

Phenol Peel - Dr. Mele, Walnut Creek, CA

TCA Peel - Dr. Mele, Walnut Creek, CA

Skin Care Procedure Info - Dr. Engler, New York, NY

Skin Care Procedure Info - Dr. Pilcher, Accent Plastic Surgery, San Antonio, TX

Peel Procedure Info - Dr. Placik - Northwest Medical Arts Building, Arlington Heights, IL

Micropeel - Dr. Reath, Knoxville, TN

Chemical Peel Info - Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez, Baltimore, MD

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California Plastic Surgeons

Chemical Peel Photos - Dr. Stevens & Dr. Spring, Marina Plastic Surgery Associates, Marina del Rey, CA

Chemical Peel - Dr. Mele, Walnut Creek, CA

Phenol Peel - Dr. Mele, Walnut Creek, CA

TCA Peel - Dr. Mele, Walnut Creek, CA

Blue Peel Procedure Info - Dr. Stevens & Dr. Spring, Marina Plastic Surgery Associates, Marina del Rey, CA

Chemical Peel Info - Dr. Stevens & Dr. Spring, Marina Plastic Surgery Associates, Marina del Rey, CA

Power Peel Procedure Info - Dr. Stevens & Dr. Spring, Marina Plastic Surgery Associates, Marina del Rey, CA

Chemical Peel Info - Dr. Younai, Encino & Beverly Hills, CA

Midwest Plastic Surgeons

Chemical Peel Photos - Dr. Shah, Columbus Institute of Plastic Surgery, Columbus, OH

Laser Surgery Before and After Photos - Dr. Hall - Renaissance Plastic Surgical Arts - Overland Park, KS

Chemical Peel Info - Dr. Stevens & Dr. Spring, Marina Plastic Surgery Associates, Marina del Rey, CA

Chemical Peel Info - Dr. Shah, Columbus Institute of Plastic Surgery, Columbus, OH

Peel Procedure Info - Dr. Placik - Northwest Medical Arts Building, Arlington Heights, IL

Chemical Peel Info - Dr. Short - Indianapolis, IN

Micropeel Procedure Info - Dr. Short - Indianapolis, IN

Northeast Plastic Surgeons

Chemical Peel ~ Dr. Koch, Amherst Cosmetic Surgery Center, Buffalo, NY

Skin Care Procedure Info - Dr. Engler, New York, NY

Chemical Peel Info - Dr. Rodriguez, Baltimore, MD

Southeast Plastic Surgeons

Chemical/Micro Peel Procedure Info - Dr. Rothfield, Weston Plastic Surgery, Weston, FL

Obagi® Skin Care - Dr. Rothfield, Weston Plastic Surgery, Weston, FL

Micropeel - Dr. Reath, Knoxville, TN

Chemical Peel Info - Dr. Revis, South Florida Plastic Surgery Associates, Fort Lauderdale, FL

BioMedic MicroPeel and MicroPeel Plus - Dr. Revis, South Florida Plastic Surgery Associates, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Southwest Plastic Surgeons

Skin Care Procedure Info - Dr. Pilcher, Accent Plastic Surgery, San Antonio, TX

Obagi Blue Peel Procedure Info - Dr. Wilcox, Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Center of Texas, Plano, TX

Chemical Peel Info - Dr. Wilcox, Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Center of Texas, Plano, TX

Western Plastic Surgeons

Chemical Peel & Microdermabrasion Photos ~ Drs. Wolfe & Vath, Center for Cosmetic Surgery, Denver & Golden, CO

Sources: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS).

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