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.

3 answers to “Risks of Phenol peel on neck and chest?”

A: Phenol peels are risky on the chest and neck

Richard P. Rand, MD
By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

A phenol peel is a deep peel in most cases and is risky in the face compared to lighter peels and lasers.  The skin of the neck and chest does not have the same ability to recover from a burn the way the face does, so these are very risky areas to peel.  Try some IPL on the neck and chest instead.

A: Phenol peels on the neck are a risky procedure.

Scott Trimas, MD
By Scott Trimas, MD - Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

Phenol peels on the neck are a risky procedure. The reason for this is that there are very few adenexal structures on your neck or oil glands that can assist the healing process after a chemical or laser peel. Basically, a chemical peel such as phenol is a burn that allows the new skin to heal over which is... more

A: Healing of the neck after a chemical peel or laser treatment

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

The ability to heal after a peel resides on the reservoir of cells that remain in the deeper structures of the skin such as the sweat or oil glands or hair follicles; these are collectively called the adnexal structures. Skin that has more of these strutcures heals quickly after a resurfacing procedure. Skin... more

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