- Chemical exfoliation of superficial skin layers using acids or enzymes (e.g. hydroxy acids)
- Benign epidermal pigmentation
- Rough skin
- Acne
- Superficial acne scars
- Course of 6 treatments every 4 weeks with maintenance treatments every 1-3 months
- Alpha hydroxy acids
- Glycolic Acid
- Lactid acid
- Beta hydroxy acids
- Salicylic acid
- Results are temporary
- Inexpensive
- Difficult to control exfoliation depth
- Deeper peels risk scarring as well as Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation
- Skin peeling is common post-procedure
- Low efficacy with a single treatment