http://www.chemicalpeelall.com/chemical-peel-side-effects/chemical-peel-how-a-medium-peel-is-done-chemical-peel-side-effects/ In a chemical peel, a chemical solution is applied to the skin and allowed to soak in. Over the next 1 to 14 days, depending on how deeply the chemical penetrated the skin, the skin peels off. This procedure destroys parts of the skin in a controlled way so that new skin can grow in its place. The chemicals used are sometimes called exfoliating or wounding agents. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:01:11 MDT en http://www.chemicalpeelall.com/chemical-peel-side-effects/chemical-peel-how-a-medium-peel-is-done-chemical-peel-side-effects/#c1 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 07:05:44 MDT anonymous 1 2 Vote(s) ]]>