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Step 1
Research all the information you can possibly find on the process of a body chemical peel procedure. Chemical peels work on some people' skin more than others.
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Step 2
Locate a doctor who performs body chemical peels. Make sure he is recommended by someone you trust, either by a primary care doctor or by a personal friend or family member who has been to the doctor and had excellent results.
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Step 3
Set an appointment with the doctor. Discuss the condition of your skin, how extensive the peel application should be, and the type of chemical that is best for your skin type to decide what areas of your body you want peeled. Your decisions should be based on what type of results you want, the risks involved and other circumstances.
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Step 4
Begin preparing for the chemical peel about two to three weeks from the day of the peel. You need to cleanse your skin twice a day and apply doctor recommended moisturizer or cream twice a day while slathering on sunscreen every day. The two-week routine prepares the skin for a more even peel and cuts the healing time down. Other benefits from such a stringent routine are a reduction of infection and complications like uneven changes of color in the skin.
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Step 5
Take the time to recover from the body chemical peel by following the doctor's instructions precisely. The most common instructions from a doctor are frequent skin cleansing per instructions, changing the dressing and ointment on the area peeled, moisturizing daily and staying out of the sun unless the peeling has ceased.
