Chemical Peels Chemical peels a non-surgical way to treat blemishes that does have some down time in comparison to the other skin care modalities that Dr. Liu offers. The down time can be as minimal as a few hours to several of days and is related to the strength of the chemical agent used, depending on what you and Dr. Liu are trying to achieve. Chemical peels help treat wrinkles, correct sun damaged skin, soften acne facial scars, control adult acne, and create new collagen in your skin giving a tightening effect A chemical solution is applied to your facial skin to remove damaged outer layers and improve and smooth its texture. The removal of the outer layer stimulates new skin cell and underlying collagen production. The depth of the peel is dependent on the concentration and type of acid, the duration of contact, and a person's skin type and sensitivity. Dr. Liu performs superficial and medium depth peels, extending from the superficial epidermis to the top layer of the dermis (papillary). Dr. Liu also always pre-tests his patients to see how each patient reacts to the peeling agent prior to performing the peel to better manage the process and to be absolutely certain that the procedure is safe and appropriate for you.