Many people are seeking a simple way to rejuvenate their skin without surgery or a facelift. Aging and sun-damaged skin may develop redness, blemishes, facial veins and pigment, deep wrinkles, or spotting. Therefore, it’s necessary to have a plastic surgeon or dermatologist check your skin to evaluate your needs as it varies from one person to another.

Chemical peels are a highly popular way to boost the texture and look of skin. It has been in use for a number of years and over half a million people have a session performed each year. There are a wide variety of peels available, each with its own unique benefits as well as risks.

Don’t be intimidated by the term “Chemical Peel”. It refers to a number of chemical treatments used to exfoliate and rejuvenate the skin. This procedure uses a chemical solution, usually an acid, to remove the top layer or layers of skin using a chemical preparation. As the new skin grows back, it is normally smoother than before and imperfections such as acne, irregular pigmentation or wrinkles are significantly improves.

There are various types of chemical peel — superficial, medium and deep. They achieve different results depending on your needs and recovery times vary.

Superficial chemical peels are easy to apply and the time required for healing is minimal, but they won’t achieve long lasting or dramatic results. Superficial peels aim to smooth and brighten the skin. They are suitable for those who don’t have time to recover from a deeper peel or don’t want any visible peeling. Medium chemical peels can achieve more noticeable and long lasting results for surface blemishes, fine lines and facial scarring, such as acne scarring.

If you’ve ever wondered how some of your favorite celebrities seem to look so flawless all the time – whether they’re buying groceries or attending an awards show – they likely owe their glimmer to chemical peels. You could simply peel signs of aging from your skin, as it can diminish many signs of aging on the face as well as the hands, neck, and chest.