Procedures

Superficial chemical peel (Korean 'skin scaling')

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A superficial chemical exfoliation using agents such as glycolic, salicylic or Jessner solution, referred to in Korean clinics as skin scaling and often combined with extraction and a soothing mask. The action is limited to the stratum corneum and upper epidermis.
2 reviews written in English by patientsNon-surgicalNo anesthesia14 before/after photos
Rating
8.92/ 10
from 234 reviews
Satisfaction
85.0%
from 234 reviews
Downtime
0–2days
Full recovery 0–2 wks
Flight safe
0days after

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How long is the downtime for Superficial chemical peel (Korean 'skin scaling')?

0–2 days. Full recovery 0–2 wks · Flight safe 0 days

Mild redness and flaking follow for up to about 48 hours, and because the depth of action is shallow the effect fades without repeated sessions.
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Last updated 2026-08-06