When Dr. Rogério Leal began his training in eyelid surgery 22 years ago, he started to feel the need for an adjunct treatment that could support the other procedures in improving the skin. In his search, he introduced several treatments until he arrived at the phenol peel.
The deep phenol chemical peel uses a formula that was developed and became established in the United States, but when it began to be used in Brazil, doctors had some difficulty adapting it.
Today, surgeons use formulas better suited to Brazilian skin types. Even so, it is still indicated for lighter skin and contraindicated for Black or very dark skin.
What is the advantage of using a deep phenol chemical peel?
The chemical peel produces significant skin retraction, which greatly reduces superficial and medium wrinkles, and even deep wrinkles are somewhat improved.
The phenol chemical peel must be performed in a hospital operating room. The patient receives local anesthesia and sedation and, in some cases, general anesthesia may be recommended; the patient needs to stay overnight in the hospital and is discharged the following morning.
What care is needed in the postoperative period after a phenol peel?
Skin preparation must be meticulous, starting at least 15 days before the application. The doctor provides the patient with a postoperative kit containing several products to apply as their skin progresses.
At around 7 to 10 days, the skin begins to peel. By about 12 to 14 days, there is no more old skin on the face; the skin is already renewed and smoother.
The aesthetic treatment is labor-intensive, so the doctor must always be in contact with the patient and the team to offer a procedure that delivers excellent results, and in the postoperative period, the pain is almost imperceptible.
Who is the phenol chemical peel indicated for?
It is indicated for patients over the age of 45 to 50, on average. It provides exceptionally positive results in patients who smoked at some point in their lives.
And speaking of smokers, it goes without saying that a chemical peel, whether superficial, medium or deep, should never be performed on a patient who smokes. In former smokers, however, it brings about significant renewal and lightening of the skin.
This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace a consultation. Whether any procedure is indicated depends on an in-person assessment, case by case. CRM SP 90.116 | RQE 11.350.
