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Is Phenol Peel the Only Option for Wrinkles?

asked 1 year ago by Chapi in Guatemala city
Latest answer by David Hansen, MD
Question viewed 240 times
Tags: face, fine lines

I've read many answers on this forum which stated that TCA peels, medium strength, don't do anything for fine lines. Is this true? Do I really have to go through a phenol peel or laser resurfacing to improve the tiniest of wrinkles?

5 answers to Is Phenol Peel the Only Option for Wrinkles?

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TCA peels do great for fine lines on the face.

TCA peels do great for fine lines on the face.  Usually 30-35% TCA is done 1-2 times and eliminates most fine lines very well .  Phenol peels aren't done much anymore due to the increased risks associated with them.
David Hansen, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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Treatment options for wrinkles - less invasive vs more invasive (e.g. deep peel, C02 laser, etc.)

It is not so much the technique to remove wrinkles as it is the ultimate depth of the induced injury to the dermis. I remember going to LA over 20 years ago to see Dr. Zen Obagi’s work with Triochloroacetic Acid and some of the dramatic results he achieved. He used a higher concentration but understood the changes in the skin that determine the depth of the peeling. Prior to that, excellent results had been achieved with Phenol peels. Again these were deeper peels but unfortunately... more
William F. DeLuca Jr, MD

Albany Plastic Surgeon

www.delucaplasticsurgery.com

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40-50% TCA peel will have improvement on fine lines

Phenol peel along with deep CO2 laser resurfacing are the gold standards for especially perioral resurfacing. However 40% TCA peel will have great improvement to your skin texture and fine lines.
Adil Ceydeli, MD

Panama City Plastic Surgeon
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Resurfacing and Smoothing Wrikles

Regarding: "Is Phenol Peel the Only Option for Wrinkles? I've read many answers on this forum which stated that TCA peels, medium strength, don't do anything for fine lines. Is this true? Do I really have to go through a phenol peel or laser resurfacing to improve the tiniest of wrinkles?" In my opinion Phenol and croton oil peels belong in a Plastic Surgery museum. They are 1960's technology which has been long surpassed by better and safer technology. With... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Peels for Wrinkles

As a general rule, the more intense the treatment the more effect you will see.  A phenol peel is very intense and the results dramatic.  The good news is that lighter peels and less intense lasers can achieve great results but you may need to undergo more than one treatment to get those results.  A good plastic surgeon or dermatologist can help you work through your options and find the one that is best for you.  Avoid someone that says:  the ONLY way to... more
Joseph Campanelli, MD

Minneapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon

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