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Innovations in Superficial Chemical Peelings

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Peelings are one of the oldest and most widespread cosmetic procedures worldwide and became very popular among dermatologists. Superficial chemical peels, also called “refreshening peels” or “light peels,” are defined by the application of one or more agents to the skin aiming a mild desquamation. Superficial peelings are safe and suitable for the face and, some of them, also for any part of the body. In recent years several new superficial peelings were developed. They usually combine alpha hydroxy acids or retinoic acid and other depigmenting agents. In this chapter we are going to discuss peeling’s classification, its indications, the procedure, side effects, and its management.

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  1. Pontificia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Heloisa Hofmeister

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  1. Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, São Paulo, Brazil

    Maria Claudia Almeida Issa

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Hofmeister, H. (2017). Innovations in Superficial Chemical Peelings. In: Issa, M., Tamura, B. (eds) Chemical and Physical Procedures. Clinical Approaches and Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20252-5_18-2

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