The peeling applied to improve lesion of the color and texture of the skin, to smooth wrinkles and improve the appearance of scarring after acne.

There are different types of peeling:
- The chemical peeling (fruit acids, glycolic acid, trichloroacetic acid, phenol, etc.)
- To mechanical peeling (microdermabrasion with liquid crystals, with dermabrasion etc.)
- The laser peeling (CO2, Erbium, a combination of both, etc.)

The peeling may be superficial, medium or deep, depending on the problem to which it applies. Depending on the depth, you do not need no anesthesia or local application of cream (Emla 5%) or even general anesthesia.
Similarly, depending on the depth, the redness of the area subjected to peeling may last from several hours to several weeks, but may be maked up.
The skin begins to peel 24 to 48 hours. The new skin will replace the more superficial layers are light, smooth and vibrant, giving a more youthful appearance
The patient may need to use before and after treatment, some face creams that improve the final result. Also required to avoid excessive exposure to sunlight for 3 months.