Fine lines under the eyes and around the mouth are among the most common conditions treated with chemical peels. Other areas that are treated include the rest of the face, as well as the neck, chest, hands, arms and legs. Skin problems that may be treated with chemical peels include:

• Wrinkles caused by sun damage, aging and hereditary factors
  
• Mild scarring
  
• Certain types of acne
  
• Precancerous skin growths
  
• Pigmentation, including sun spots, liver spots or freckles
  
• Blotchiness associated with the use of birth control pills
  
• Skin that has become dull in texture and color
  
• Scaly skin patches
  
• Actinic keratoses

Skin problems that do not respond as well to chemical peels include sags, bulges and more severe wrinkles. These problems are due aging, with loss of elasticity in the skin, and are better treated by other procedures such as facelifts, browlifts and laser or other light-based therapies. Chemical peels also cannot remove deeper scars, which can be treated using procedures such as dermabrasion, scar excision or soft tissue fillers (e.g., collagen implants).

Chemical peels cannot eliminate broken blood vessels on the face. However, they may improve the appearance of this condition. It is also important to note that chemical peels do not prevent or slow the natural aging process of the skin. They mainly help to rejuvenate and refresh the skin.