Chemical peeling is a treatment that aims at cell renewal through microabrasion techniques. There are several techniques to do this treatment, and each one is more indicated to achieve a certain result. One of the most traditional methods is the chemical peeling, that through specific products promotes the removal of a skin layer, which is later regenerated.
The purpose is to cause a controlled peeling of the desired layers of skin, removing the damaged cells and creating new and healthy cells.

Chemical peeling is performed by applying an exfoliative agent to the patient. The deeper the desquamation desired, more care the doctor must take to avoid injury and damage to the patient’s skin.

The number of sessions, the depth of the peeling and the chemical used will depend on the problem being treated. No sedative medication is needed, and the product stays on the skin for less than 10 minutes. The recovery time can vary, reaching up to a week depending on the depth reached by the peeling.

Avoid sun exposure, use sunscreen every 4 hours and avoid touching the treated area.
It is important to use moisturizing creams to keep the skin healthy and prevent the appearance of blemishes and other damages.
Wash the treated skin with a neutral soap to avoid irritation, and be advised to spray thermal water in the treated area to avoid redness and burning.
It is recommended to return to the professional that performed the procedure if the irritation is to big. In this case, the professional could indicate the use of cream with corticosteroids.