ABSTRACT

A phenol peel is the deepest type of peel, the one that gives the most dramatic results but that is also the most dangerous. Its indications are precise and limited to cases that cannot be treated by other peels. If an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) or trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel can solve a skin problem, it will be chosen over a phenol peel without hesitation. The main indication for a phenol peel is severe photoaging.