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Phenol Peels

A Phenol peel is usually the strongest type of peel offered. It is generally used on very deep wrinkles and severely aged skin. There is also a risk of hyperpigmentation with phenol peels. Recovery times with a phenol peel are usually the longest of any peel, sometimes a week or longer. It is usually used on the face. The results with a phenol peel are similar to those of CO2 laser resurfacing.

How Phenol Peels Work?

Phenol Peels work by removing the upper skin layer, going into the epidermis. The phenol solution is applied to the skin for approximately 10 minutes and the solution works by dissolving the skin cells. The strength of the peel will vary based on the concentration mixed by the practitioner.

What They Treat

Phenol peels remove deeper wrinkles and lines, as well as improve age spotting and pigmentation problems. There is, as mentioned, a substantial amount of downtime associated with phenol peels, as well as very high risk of side-effects, including cardiac risks.

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Last Modified: September 04, 2007

Frequently Asked Questions
	What is a Chemical Peel?	What is TCA Peel (Trichloroacetic Acid)?
	What can a Chemical Peel Treat?	What are Phenol Peels?
	Does a Chemical Peel Hurt?	What is an Erbium Laser?
	How much does a Chemical Peel Cost?	What is a CO2 laser?
	What are the Recovery Times?	What is Hypopigmentation?
	How long does it take?	What is Hyperpigmentation?
	Are there possible side effects?	What is the Stratum Corneum?
	What are Alpha Hydroxy Acid Peels?	What is the Epidermis?
	What are Glycolic Acid Peels?	What are Keratolytics?

The information contained in the above article is purely for educational purposes and is not intended to provide any medical advice. Always consult with your physician before having any medical procedure performed.

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