San Francisco Phenol Peel doctors

	George Commons, MD Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon 1515 El Camino Real Suite C, Palo Alto		1 answer
	Corey S. Maas, MD San Francisco Facial Plastic Surgeon 2400 Clay Street, San Francisco		1 answer
	Vincent D. Lepore, MD San Jose Plastic Surgeon 2581 Samaritan Drive Suite 102, San Jose
	Robert M. Lowen, MD Bay Area Plastic Surgeon 305 South Drive Suite 1, Mountain View
	Scott W. Mosser, MD San Francisco Plastic Surgeon 450 Sutter St. Suite 1400, San Francisco

Recent Answers

Risks of Phenol Peel on Neck and Chest? I had a Phenol Peel eight years ago and was very pleased with the results. I want to undergo another to tighten the skin on my face and neck, improve the texture of the skin on my neck and rid my face of some wrinkles and hyperpigmentation.
I have been reading conflicting opinions on the safety of a phenol oil peel on the neck and chest. I don't remember being concerned about it when I had my original one done.

A: Phenol Peel

A phenol peel cannot be done on neck and chest. That much phenol can be dangerous to the myocardium and in addition scaring will result. Phenol is ok about the facial area only, nowhere else. It is a great peel but only when appropriately used.

George Commons, MD

Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon

Phenol Peel for Deep Upper Lip Wrinkles? I have very deep lines around my upper lip. I am 59 with very fair thin skin. I have been told that a Phenol peel is ideal for my skin. I have had the Yag long pulse laser several times on this area , and it has made little difference. I now live in Thailand , a dermatologist suggested I use the Erbuim Yag, but a well know plastic surgeon here told me it's going to make much difference on my my skin. He suggested the Phenol treatment for my fair delicate skin for long term results. I do not want Restalyne injections etc. This does not last. Please could you give me advice on which procedure I should undertake? Is it safe to use the Phenol peel around the eye area, if not what do you suggest. Thank-you in advan

A: Phenol peels for deep lines

There are many options for resurfacing the lines around your mouth and eyes. Chemical peels, including the use of phenol can produce very good results. Expect a recovery period of about 2 weeks with this type of treatment. And yes, phenol can be used around the eyes as long as your surgeon uses the appropiate precautions. Another option is the use of fractionated carbon dioxide laser resurfacing. This modality will also give you good long term results with shorter downtime

Corey S. Maas, MD

San Francisco Facial Plastic Surgeon