At what age should this peel be done for first time? Are men good candidates? How many years last a well phenol peel done? Im still young for it but I would consider it if I have many wrinkles in a future.
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Hidden Beauty1996,You pose good questions and also have some misconceptions. Let's take it piece by piece. Phenol (phenol/croton oil) peels are indeed deep peels, but it should never be full-thickness as that would creat a scar. These peels create an injury that brings about a healing reaction...
Dear 7878x,I think it is much too early after your peel to make any judgements on the result. I am a very experienced peeler and it appears to me that you have had a significantly deep peel. An experienced peeler will treat the skin to the appropriate depth for a good clinical result but it is...
Dear yreutishi223,Thank you for your question as it is an important one and also a source of some confusion. You mention a phenol peel, but most likely you mean a phenol/croton oil peel. These peels began being used by doctors in the early 60's and the formula used consistently left the skin...
