A phenol peel works by removing the outer layers of skin where the discoloration, acne scarring, and wrinkles reside. The phenol peel removes deep wrinkles and dark discolorations that are inaccessible by conservative treatments.

Throbbing, burning, red, swollen, severely crusted, and peeling skin lasts for about two weeks, although some of these side effects may last for several months. Special skin bandages and dedicated skin care are essential during the first few post-procedure days to weeks.

Deep chemical peel risks Phenol (a deep peel agent) also can pose a special risk for people with heart disease. Be sure to tell your surgeon about any heart problems and include it in your medical history.

The recovery from a TCA peel is usually shorter than with a phenol peel. Phenol is the strongest of the chemical solutions and produces a deep peel. It is used mainly to treat patients with coarse facial wrinkles, areas of blotchy or damaged skin caused by sun exposure, or pre-cancerous growths.

Apply petroleum jelly around the eyes, mouth, and nose. If you are applying a TCA peel to your face, you want to protect some sensitive areas from the acid. In order to do this, use a cotton swab to apply a bit of petroleum jelly to your lips, and the skin around your eyes and nostrils.

While a patient may need some sort of pain control during a deep peel, light and medium peels don’t hurt. In general, light and medium peels cause some discomfort. The discomfort ranges from mild to moderate, depending on the patient’s level of tolerance.

Deep peels take the most time and are the most painful type of chemical peel. The process for a deep peel using phenol is also more complex than for other types of peels. You may get an oral sedative and pain relievers. This is usually in the form of a shot or intravenous injection.

Deep peel As the name implies, these penetrate the middle layer of skin very deeply. They target damaged skin cells, moderate to severe scarring, deep wrinkles, and skin discoloration. Examples: High-percentage TCA and phenol chemical peels fall under this category. However, you should never do a deep peel at home.

Vi peels are powerful medical-grade chemical peels. Vi peels treat acne scarring, fine lines, and wrinkles, age and sun spots, hyperpigmentation, rosacea, melasma, enlarged pores, and enhance overall skin health.

Peeling will generally start 48-72 hours after your treatment and can last 2-5 days. It is very important not to pick off peeling skin; peeling is minimal and easily controlled with moisturizer. Premature peeling of the skin will result in dry, cracked, raw skin that may develop into hyperpigmentation.