As for side effects, you will probably experience some mild ones like you would with any treatment. "Directly after your peel, your most common side effects will be your skin feeling

tight, potentially burning a bit, and appearing red," Viscusi says. "It's also extremely common to experience some dryness, flakiness, redness, and, of course, peeling in the days following your peel. How much you peel depends on the strength of your peel. Regardless, never pull the peeling skin off; let it fall on its own. For intense peeling, it may be safe to trim excess skin with clean, sharp scissors, but any skin still attached to the face should be left alone. Before trying the latter, I'd consult your dermatologist and their medical esthetician for safety and guidance."

Rodney adds that you might also notice a breakout or two, but as the skin heals, you'll begin to see results after seven to 14 days, depending on the depth of the peel.