Before scheduling your chemical peel, it can help to know how long it takes to heal. This is the general timeline you can expect for each type of peel:
AHA Peels: Healing usually takes a few days. You may experience slight redness or irritation, but these effects typically subside quickly.
TCA Peels: Healing can take about a week. You may feel tingling or throbbing, and your skin might redden, crust, or scab.
Phenol Peels: Healing can take two to three weeks. Significant redness, swelling, and discomfort are common, and the skin may take longer to return to normal.