“Peels make the skin thinner.”
The part that gets thinner is the layer of dead cells on the surface, not the living tissue of the skin. The real risk is not in the treatment itself but in how often it is done and in choosing the wrong depth.
Author: Uzm. Dr. Oya Oylum Argun
PARTLY TRUE, but WRONG in the sense that is meant
The part that gets thinner is the layer of dead cells on the surface, not the living tissue of the skin. That is what is being targeted anyway.
What happens underneath is the opposite: the signal for controlled renewal supports the repair process in the lower layer. So the skin does not “thin”; its upper surface is tidied while its lower structure is supported.
The real risk is not in the treatment itself but in how often it is done and in choosing the wrong depth. Treatments repeated too often can weaken the barrier. That is why the interval and the depth are decided for each person.
This article is for general information and does not replace individual medical advice. The right approach for you is decided at the consultation.
Last updated: 4 September 2026
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