Chemical peel

Definition of chemical peel
National Cancer Institute

chemical peel

(KEH-mih-kul …)
A procedure used to improve the way certain skin problems look. These problems include acne scars, wrinkles, or skin changes caused by long-term sun exposure. A chemical solution is put on the skin to dissolve the top layers of skin cells. Also called chemabrasion and chemexfoliation.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms