Chemical injury applied deliberately, where strength determines both the recovery and the risk.
Peels exist on a spectrum. Superficial peels are routine esthetician-level work and belong with habitspa.com. This page is about the medical end of that spectrum, where stronger agents reach deeper and the procedure is performed under medical supervision. The distinction is not marketing language — it changes who is permitted to perform the treatment, what the recovery looks like, and what can go wrong.
Medical intake matters here for specific reasons. A history of cold sores can be reactivated by a peel and is often managed with medication beforehand. Prescription retinoids and acids, recent isotretinoin use, recent waxing or laser treatment, active infection or broken skin, autoimmune conditions and pregnancy all change what is appropriate. Skin type again affects pigment risk. Tell the provider everything and expect to be asked.
Expect redness, stinging, peeling and sensitivity — that is the procedure working as intended, not a complication. The actual risks are prolonged redness, infection, scarring, reactivation of cold sores, and pigment change in either direction that can last a long time or be permanent, particularly with sun exposure during recovery. Ask who performs the peel, what their license permits, who supervises them, what strength category is being used and why, and what the plan is if healing does not go as expected.
Say which category you are considering. We will match you and tell you what the consultation should cover and what to ask before you consent.
Request a ConsultationA short description is enough. We will follow up to confirm the category and what the medical consultation needs to cover first.