Facial peels

Abstract

Facial peeling with chemicals or chemical peeling is a procedure where a chemical agent or a combination of agents of defined strength is applied to the skin, causing a controlled destruction of the layers of the skin. This is followed by regeneration and remodeling leading to improvement of texture and surface abnormalities. The author discusses the basic principles and mechanism of action of peeling agents, histological classification of peels and peeling depths, peeling agents and selection of the peeling agent, technique, and possible complications.