Meaning of the word "chemical peel" in English

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chemical peel

US /ˈkem.ɪ.kəl piːl/
UK /ˈkem.ɪ.kəl piːl/
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Noun

1.

a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin on the face, neck or hands. A chemical solution is applied to the skin that causes it to exfoliate and eventually peel off. The new, regenerated skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin.

Example:
She decided to get a chemical peel to rejuvenate her skin.
After the chemical peel, her skin was much smoother.
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