Do chemical peels cause long-term skin damage?

No, chemical peels do not cause long-term skin damage. In fact, they can actually improve the look and feel of your skin over time. Chemical peels are cosmetic treatments that use mild acid to exfoliate and remove dead skin cells from your face. This gentle exfoliation helps to unclog pores, reduce wrinkles and fine lines, even out skin tone, lighten dark spots and minimize breakouts by getting rid of excess oil buildup on the surface of the skin.

The procedure itself is relatively short (usually no more than 30 minutes), with a few days worth of downtime while you're recovering from any mild redness or swelling that can occur as a result of it. Depending on what type of peel you get done – whether it’s a superficial or medium depth peel – results will last between 2-6 weeks before needing another treatment. Longer lasting results may be achieved in people who have multiple treatments over several months for optimal care for their specific needs.

Overall, there are many benefits to having a chemical peel done periodically if you want healthier looking and feeling skin without any long term damage occurring!