Cook Peel (70% Glycolic Acid +40% Trichloroacetic Acid) for Extra-Facial Areas

Abstract

Body peels are the most difficult because of lower density of pilosebaceous units, delayed healing, and scarring. At the same time, most chemicals present reduced epidermal penetration in body sun-exposed areas, compared to facial skin. This chapter illustrates how to properly perform a chemical peel, which is one of the strongest superficial peels for the body, and how to increase its penetration to achieve focal chemoabrasion of melanosis or superficial keratoses. The success of the procedure depends on the artistic hands of the surgeon, patient education, and attention to endpoints for neutralization.