Are phenol peels still a thing or are there better procedures for under eye wrinkles? (photos)

Phenol peels are still excellent treatments and there is really no comparison. However they are high risk with the potential for the best result. Patients need to see a surgeon who performs these regularly and can prep your skin appropriately to avoid the most common complication (hyperpigmentation). Best of luck!

Dear Noonnie,I am very glad you asked this question because Phenol peels (more correctly called Phenol/Croton Oil peels) are great for smoothing out lower lid wrinkles and crepey skin. Changes in the skin of the lower lid are often the first signs of aging, especially in the thinner skin of women. This is a great annoyance to patients and all of the over the counter eye creams do nothing! Worse is to make the mistake of operating on the lids when there is no real excess of skin rather than address the quality of the skin.
Phenol/Croton oil peels literally change the anatomy of the skin by depositing thick, stable collagen and elastin (the springy cells of the skin) resulting in younger, smoother skin. This remarkable process is like ironing the skin!
I have been peeling for 20 years and have found that peeling the eyes alone is an excellent choice for younger patients. It can easily be done as a simple office procedure without formal anesthesia. The results are long lasting, and if in the future there is a loss of effect, the peel can be repeated, effectively keeping up with aging!
I think this is the procedure of choice for eyelids like yours. Good Luck!