Will a chemical peel help with the wrinkles on my cheeks?

I have wrinkles and fine sags on my cheeks, can a chemical peel help this? Is there anything that can get rid of them?

Answers from doctors (5)


More About Doctor David Green, MD

Published on Sep 30, 2021

Chemical peels are administered to improve skin texture and color. Chemical peels administered by a physician - which are deeper than chemical peels administered by aestheticians - are, specifically, used to reduce wrinkles and other textural changes that may have developed in the skin. It may require one to three weeks for the skin to regenerate, i.e., re-epithelialize - so that the outermost layer is intact and re-established. Mild sagging may be reduced but significant sagging will, likely, require another treatment.

Answered by David Green, MD (View Profile)

Chemical peels are administered to improve skin texture and color. Chemical peels administered by a physician - which are deeper than chemical peels administered by aestheticians - are, specifically, used to reduce wrinkles and other textural changes that may have developed in the skin. It may require one to three weeks for the skin to regenerate, i.e., re-epithelialize - so that the outermost layer is intact and re-established. Mild sagging may be reduced but significant sagging will, likely, require another treatment.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Harry Glassman, M.D.

Published on Feb 15, 2019

Many years ago, deep chemical peels were used for the purpose of minimizing lines and wrinkles; however, over the past decade, there are far more efficient technologies that are less invasive and require a far shorter recovery. There is no one-size-fits-all. You should consult with a plastic surgeon or a cosmetic dermatologist to discuss the options. There are many that are better than a peel.

Answered by Harry Glassman, M.D. (View Profile)

Many years ago, deep chemical peels were used for the purpose of minimizing lines and wrinkles; however, over the past decade, there are far more efficient technologies that are less invasive and require a far shorter recovery. There is no one-size-fits-all. You should consult with a plastic surgeon or a cosmetic dermatologist to discuss the options. There are many that are better than a peel.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Lipo & Vein Center

Published on Jan 15, 2018

A deep chemical peel, such as a phenol peel will help the fine wrinkles. Laser resurfacing and fillers can help the wrinkles, as well. I recommend you consult with a dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon to discuss your options.

Answered by Laser Lipo & Vein Center (View Profile)

A deep chemical peel, such as a phenol peel will help the fine wrinkles. Laser resurfacing and fillers can help the wrinkles, as well. I recommend you consult with a dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon to discuss your options.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Jan 17, 2011

Will help some but may need more aggressive treatment for better results.
Pearl laser may be considered.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Will help some but may need more aggressive treatment for better results.
Pearl laser may be considered.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Celibre Medical Corporation

Published on Jan 17, 2011

It depends. Chemical peels come in all varieties. If it is a very deep
chemical peel, with several days of downtime, it's very possible that
you may get resolution of some of your fine lines. But if it is a very
superficial chemical peel where you can go right back to work with no
downtime, then it will not make any difference for these lines.

You should also consider laser resurfacing and injection procedures.

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Answered by Celibre Medical Corporation

It depends. Chemical peels come in all varieties. If it is a very deep
chemical peel, with several days of downtime, it's very possible that
you may get resolution of some of your fine lines. But if it is a very
superficial chemical peel where you can go right back to work with no
downtime, then it will not make any difference for these lines.

You should also consider laser resurfacing and injection procedures.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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