The hands and the neck are two body parts that can betray a person’s age — and the top of the hand and wrist (the dorsum) often shows the earliest and most prominent signs of aging. Sunspots, dark spots, and pigmentation irregularities are the most visible markers, and they accumulate progressively in sun-exposed areas of the body — particularly the dorsum of the hands, wrists, face, neck, and scalp. Chemical peels are highly effective at treating sunspots and dark spots on the hands and other areas, and the right peel performed properly can produce dramatic, often single-session improvement. The challenge is that not all chemical peels are equal — the type, concentration, combination, and depth of penetration vary meaningfully from patient to patient, and the wrong choice can produce inadequate results or unnecessary downtime. At Los Angeles Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, Dr. John Anastasatos performs medical-grade chemical peels for the hands and other sun-exposed areas with the depth of training this customized aesthetic work specifically rewards.

Dr. Anastasatos performs chemical peels with the most directly relevant academic credential possible: he has lectured at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Kirklin Clinic on Botox and chemical peels — the foundational science of these aesthetic treatments. Few plastic surgeons have peer-reviewed academic credentials specifically addressing chemical peel technique. Dr. Anastasatos was profiled by the Beverly Hills Courier in a feature titled “Anastasatos turns Body Restoration into art form” — a profile reflecting his reputation specifically for refined aesthetic surgical work. With over two decades of facial and hand surgical expertise in Beverly Hills since 2007, he is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and named by The Luxe Insider as one of the Top 10 Plastic Surgeons in the World.

Why Medical-Grade Chemical Peels Matter

Medical-grade chemical peels are the only peels capable of producing the deeper, more dramatic results patients seek for hand pigmentation — and they cannot legally be performed by medical aestheticians. They must be administered by experienced physicians. The chemical peel itself is an art form: peel types vary, peel concentrations vary, peel combinations vary patient to patient, and the depth of penetration must be matched to the specific concerns and skin type. One properly performed peel can be enough to eradicate sunspots and dark spots — and that single-session efficacy is part of what makes chemical peels so cost-effective for hand rejuvenation.

Maintenance After Chemical Peel

After a chemical peel removes the sunspots and dark spots, the patient must take ongoing protective steps. New sunspots can and will recur without diligent maintenance. Recommended protocol includes:

• Frequent sunscreen application with SPF 35 or higher
• Glove use — particularly relevant in the post-pandemic era and for high-sun exposure activities
• Medical-grade skin care for ongoing maintenance — Dr. Anastasatos manufactures and provides custom medical-grade products for his patients. These contain active medications including retinoic acid (Retin-A), hydroquinone, vitamin C, and kojic acid. They are medical-grade because their active ingredients cannot survive on a shelf for many months once opened.
• Repeat peels as needed — when new sunspots develop over time, additional chemical peels can be applied

Skin-Tightening Chemical Peels

Beyond pigmentation correction, certain chemical peels offer a meaningful additional benefit: they can tighten the skin by causing rearrangement of the collagen and elastin fibers. Specifically:

• TCA (trichloroacetic acid) peels — capable of moderate skin tightening alongside pigmentation correction
• Phenol or croton oil peels — deeper peels that can produce significant skin tightening and remove wrinkles

These deeper peels require great experience and expertise to administer safely, and are reserved for the right patient candidates after careful evaluation.

Schedule a Chemical Peel Consultation in Beverly Hills

Dr. Anastasatos welcomes patients to the Beverly Hills office at 436 North Bedford Drive, Suite 202, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, for a private consultation evaluating your skin and discussing the appropriate chemical peel approach. Contact Los Angeles Plastic Surgery to schedule your appointment.