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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Most recently, Real Housewives of Orange County star Tamra Judge underwent a brow lift in addition to having a CO2 laser and a blue chemical peel done. Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for chemical peel 

Word History

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chemical peel was in 1978

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“Chemical peel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chemical%20peel. Accessed 30 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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