Phenol is a strong acid used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. It is indicated to treat skin aging. But only for specific cases; come and check
The death of the entrepreneur Enrico ChagasMonday (3) after making a phenol peeling raised several doubts on the subject. What is it about exactly? Who can do it? What are the risks associated with its execution?
What is phenol peeling
Phenol is a strong acid used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. In short, it treats skin aging, reducing wrinkles, imperfections and scars. Therefore, it is used in procedures to treat acne and to reduce precancerous lesions.
Risks of the procedure
According to the dermatologist Luciana Maluf Only a qualified professional should perform the procedure, as it carries risks. In addition, preliminary tests, such as blood and electrocardiogram, are necessary.
“You need to have your own training to do it and know the risks, since it is a cardiotoxic substance, it causes arrhythmias. It is nephrotoxic, it can affect the kidneys and also the liver”says the professional.
He explains that the indication for surgery in a person of only 27 years of age, the age of the entrepreneur who died after the peeling, does not seem adequate: “A phenol peel is done on very aged, damaged skin, with a lot of deep wrinkles, sagging, dull, sun-kissed skin… it’s a deep peel. You literally end up changing that layer of skin. I question this recommendation for a young man of 27 years”, reflect.
Finally, the doctor says that in addition to the preparations before the procedure, it is necessary to monitor every step after the process.
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