Renew Your Skin's Outer Layers

Glow Med Maine performs chemical peels to help clients improve skin texture, tone, acne, and signs of aging by removing damaged skin cells.

Your skin accumulates dead cells, sun damage, and discoloration over time, which can make your complexion appear dull, uneven, or rough to the touch. If you struggle with stubborn acne scars, fine lines, or patches of darker pigmentation that do not fade with regular skincare, a chemical peel offers a way to reset your skin's surface. This deep resurfacing treatment uses a chemical solution to remove the outer layers of damaged skin, revealing brighter, smoother skin underneath.

Chemical peels help improve texture, tone, acne, and signs of aging, and treatment strength is selected based on your skin type and goals. Your provider will assess your skin during a consultation and recommend a peel that matches the severity of your concerns and how much downtime you can accommodate. Peels are especially effective during seasonal skin transitions in Maine, when colder weather and indoor heating affect your complexion. Pricing ranges from one hundred fifty to two hundred fifty dollars per peel, depending on the depth and type of treatment.

Book a skin consultation to find the right peel for you.

What the Peel Does to Your Skin

During your appointment, your provider cleanses your skin and applies the chemical solution evenly across the treatment area using a brush or applicator. You may feel a tingling or mild burning sensation as the solution works, but most clients find the discomfort tolerable. The peel is left on your skin for a specific amount of time based on the strength of the formula, then neutralized or removed.

After the peel, your skin begins to shed the damaged outer layers over the following days, and you will notice peeling or flaking that reveals fresh, new skin beneath. Once the peeling process is complete, your complexion appears brighter, smoother, and more even in tone. Fine lines soften, acne scars become less noticeable, and areas of discoloration fade as the new skin surface reflects light more uniformly.

Your provider will give you specific aftercare instructions, including which cleansers and moisturizers to use and how to protect your skin from the sun during the healing process. You should avoid picking at peeling skin, as this can cause scarring or uneven results. Some clients achieve their goals with a single peel, while others benefit from a series of treatments spaced several weeks apart to address deeper concerns.

What You Should Understand Before Booking

Clients often ask about how much downtime to expect, what the peeling process looks like, and how to care for their skin afterward, so these questions address the most common concerns people have before their first chemical peel.

What skin concerns do chemical peels address?
Chemical peels improve skin texture, tone, acne, and signs of aging by removing damaged outer layers. They are effective for treating fine lines, acne scars, sun damage, and uneven pigmentation.
How much downtime should I expect after a chemical peel?
Downtime depends on the strength of the peel. Light peels may cause mild flaking for a few days, while deeper peels can result in more noticeable peeling and redness that lasts up to a week or longer.
What does the peeling process look like after treatment?
Your skin will begin to shed the damaged outer layers within a few days, and you will notice peeling or flaking that reveals fresh skin beneath. Peeling typically lasts three to seven days depending on the depth of the peel.
How should I care for my skin after a chemical peel?
Your provider will give you specific aftercare instructions, including which cleansers and moisturizers to use and how to protect your skin from the sun. You should avoid picking at peeling skin to prevent scarring.
How many chemical peels will I need to see results?
Some clients achieve their goals with a single peel, while others benefit from a series of treatments spaced several weeks apart. Your provider will recommend a treatment plan based on your skin type and concerns.

Glow Med Maine tailors chemical peel treatments to your skin type and goals, using formulas that remove damaged layers and reveal brighter, smoother skin. Book a skin consultation to find the right peel for you.