About Peels & Resurfacing

The use of chemical peels, termed chemoexfoliation, to rejuvinate skin is one of the most powerful tools available to facial plastic surgeons. The concept of of using a chemical agent to resurface the skin for purposes of improved appearance dates as far back as ancient times. The goal of chemical peeling is to remove a predictable uniform thickness of damaged skin. Normal wound healing and skin rejuvenation follow while complications such as scarring and pigmentary changes are minimized. Although chemical peels are used mostly on the face, they can also be used to improve the skin on your neck and hands.