What are the main differences between a facial and chemical peel?

While the outcome from a facial or chemical peel is similar, facials and peels do have some notable differences. For example, the patient can walk out of a session for a facial and go back to work that day. He or she really does not experience any downtime and will realize immediate results.

On the other hand, you may notice some redness or soreness after a chemical peel, which adds to the recovery time. How long recovery takes depends on the type of peel you receive. Naturally, you can recover from a light peel more quickly than if you opt to get a deep peel to exfoliate the surface skin.