Many patients are good candidates for chemical peels. The ideal patient has fair skin and a light complexion with no history of pigmentation problems. Patients with darker skin can also have chemical peels, but the risks of pigment changes after the procedure are higher. The type of peel being used also influences this risk. Dr. Viehman and Dr. Clark will assess your skin and help you choose from among the various types of peels we offer.
Chemical peels are cosmetic procedures performed at the request of the patient.
They are not medically necessary. Patients have this procedure performed to try and improve the appearance of their skin. There are many ways to improve the texture and coloration of the skin, slight wrinkling, and scars. These procedures all differ in their abilities to improve the skin's appearance and in their level of aggressiveness. The more aggressive the procedure the better the results, but the risks are also greater.