Chemical peels definition

It is important not to confuse an allergy with the skin s natural response to the chemical peel applied behind the ear. A highly localized and normal skin reaction to the peel will occur erythema followed by flaking. The appearance of any blistering or pruritus contraindicates any further contact with resorcinol completely and definitively. If a patient is allergic, Unna s paste causes reversible facial eczema, with no cosmetic benefit. 

This is the definitive reference for all engaged in chemical peels in cosmetic practice, based on one author s extensive experience in research, practice and teaching. It contains the results of over fifteen years of work with peels and coxers all tyjDcs of treatment and all t qaes of peel, paying attention to the science underlying their use, as well as to preparation, application and... 

The following definition of chemical peels found in the literature has been chosen and adapted by the authors for the purposes of this chapter. A chemical peel is a treatment technique used to improve and smooth the facial and/or body skin s texture using a chemical solution that causes the dead skin to slough off and eventually peel off. The regenerated skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin. 

The TCA CROSS (chemical restructuring of skin scars) technique should be performed sequentially over months prior to the definitive procedure, usually a combination of a medium deep peel with fractional laser resurfacing over the remaining superficial scars. 

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