Phenol/deep Peel Spot Treatment Possible?

Hi, What's your experience in treating isolated areas on the cheeks with phenol peels? I understand that there might be some color shift in the area that may or may not be permanent. Is there any risk that the treated area will get a different texture as well? Thanks!

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FULL FACE BEST byVillar

For deep etched wrinkles, there is no better treatment on the planet earth. Many surgeons will perform a facelift and peel around the mouth. Unfortunately the patients look like they have a donut around the mouth unless they wear heavy makeup. Phenol changes the color, texture, and tightness of the treated skin. Spotty treatments risk spotty tell-tail signs of treatment. I wait three months or more after a facelift to treat the entire face, right over the... more

Phenol/deep peel spot treatment

I have been using a deep peeling procedure for thirteen years and have been incredibly satisfied. for results, consider checking out the photos on my website. It is impossible to say without seeing you, but I don't think I would recommend spot treatment to the cheeks and would recommend full face treatment for optimal results.

Lawrence Kass, MD

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Saint Petersburg Oculoplastic Surgeon

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Spot Treatments With Full Strength Phenol (Punctuated Phenol Peel) Work Well For Fine Wrinkles, Crepeyness & Blotchiness

The Punctuated Phenol Peel uses full strength phenol (NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH the Baker's Phenol Peel formula used for deep peels) in a dot-like, fractionated grid pattern to treat fine crinkles, superficial lines and wrinkles, creypyness and pigmentart blotches. With this approach, pinpoint-sized dots of the phenol are applied with 3mm spaces between each appliction to ensure that there is sufficient normal intervening tissue to promote excellent wound healing and to reduce the risk of... more

Phenol Peel on the Cheeks

I have been using phenol peels for years. The croton oil in the peel is what actually makes it work. I assume you want to treat discoloration. There is a risk with any skin treatment of temporary or permanent lightening or darkening of the treated skin. So... I prepare my patients with tretinoin and 4% hydroquinone for 4-6 weeks, I do a test spot treatment in one area first. Two weeks later, if color is ok, I treat all the other spots. Phenol peels, TCA... more