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A precise chemical solution induces a controlled, deep skin injury, stimulating significant collagen remodeling and complete epidermal regeneration.
A strong phenol peel for deep lines and sun damage, with a long recovery.
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Skin tone
Often used on tones I–III.
On tones IV–VI, dark or light patches are more likely. Ask your provider first.
General info, not a check of your own skin.
What people use it for
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Skin types
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Skin types to ask about first
Dry or FlakyAsk first
Can leave dry skin tighter and flakier while it heals. Ask your provider how to prepare and moisturize.
Breakout-proneAsk first
Active breakouts in the area may need to calm down first. Ask your provider.
Usually not ideal for
Sensitive or Redness-proneAsk first
Usually not ideal unless a qualified clinician specifically clears it.
In no special order. Ask your provider which one fits you, and why.
2 types
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The visit
Recovery14–21 days; redness for months
May look swollen3 weeks
Avoid sun180 days
No makeup2 weeks
No sweat or heat4 weeks
Other aftercare
Put on the ointment your provider gives you for a few daysYour provider may give you different timing.
Before your visit: ask when to start
2 weeks before
Stop fish oil and vitamin E for 2 weeks before
After your visit
Common
Less common
Your own risks may differ. Ask a qualified provider.
The solution denatures proteins in the deep dermis, triggering extensive collagen synthesis and complete epidermal renewal.
It uses a chemical agent, phenol, combined with croton oil, to cause a controlled, deep injury to the skin down to the reticular dermis, which stimulates a powerful healing response that produces new collagen and completely regenerates the skin's surface.
The phenol-croton oil solution causes keratocoagulation and epidermolysis, extending injury into the mid-reticular dermis. This denatures existing collagen and incites a profound wound-healing response, characterized by significant neocollagenesis and re-epithelialization, resulting in a completely new, smoother epidermal surface and a denser, more organized dermal structure.
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Often explored alongside this treatment
Medium Depth Chemical Peel (TCA)
A stronger TCA peel for sun damage and lines
Retinoids: Retinol & Tretinoin
Vitamin A creams, like retinol and tretinoin, used on the skin
Deep Plane Facelift
Surgery that lifts the deeper layers of the face and neck
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