Abstract
A chemical peel is defined as the application of a chemical agent to the skin, which causes a controlled destruction to a specific skin depth leading to exfoliation and removal of superficial lesions, followed by regeneration of new epidermal and dermal tissues with improved surface characteristics.
Chemical peels have been used to improve the skin health and appearance for thousands of years. In 1882, the German dermatologist Unna reported the exfoliating properties of trichloroacetic acid (TCA), phenol, resorcinol, and salicylic acid.
Our society’s increasing emphasis on youthful image and aesthetic appearance has resulted in a high demand for skin care products, professional assistance from physicians and nonphysicians and interventional procedures.
It is noteworthy that one medium-depth peel session using the association between Jessner’s solution plus TCA 35% can result in a significant improvement in moderate photoaging hardly achieved in a single session of newer technologies.
This chapter will discuss chemical peeling classification, indications, contraindications, skin preparation, medium peel procedure, and some complications with focus in trichloroacetic acid as a medium-depth peel.
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Damasceno, P.S., Costa, I.M.C., Pati Gomes, K.G. (2016). Trichloroacetic Peelings. In: Issa, M., Tamura, B. (eds) Chemical and Physical Peelings. Clinical Approaches and Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20252-5_8-1
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