Phenol peeling and the history of phenol peeling

Abstract

Historically, phenol peeling has been embraced by plastic surgeons as the method of choice for improving the appearance of coarse facial rhytides. The principal advantage of phenol peeling is its predictability: it requires no pretreatment regime. This article details the technical aspects of phenol peeling, its uses and limitations, as well as methods for avoiding complications through appropriate patient selection.