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chemical peel
noun
: a cosmetic procedure for the removal of facial blemishes and wrinkles that involves the application of a caustic chemical and especially an acid (such as alpha hydroxy acid) to the skin
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Similarly, the pairing of chemical peels with dermal fillers or Botox injections can rejuvenate the complexion while simultaneously restoring volume.
—Matt King, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Chemical Peel Using professional-strength exfoliants, a chemical peel has loads of skin benefits.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2024
Ideally, the person charged with maintaining the health, beauty, and character of your face should offer treatments other than filler—lasers that eradicate brown spots and redness, microneedling for firming, chemical peels to smooth and brighten—because injections cannot address every concern.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 24 Sep. 2024
To tackle forehead wrinkles, Davis often recommends a medium-depth chemical peel that reaches the second layer of the skin.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
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First Known Use
1978, in the meaning defined above
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“Chemical peel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chemical%20peel. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.
Medical Definition
chemical peel
noun
: a cosmetic procedure for the removal of facial blemishes and wrinkles involving the application of a caustic chemical and especially an acid (as trichloroacetic acid) to the skin
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