After a piece of content went viral on social media, phenol peeling became a big trend; see if the procedure is worth betting
The aesthetic procedure called “phenol peeling” exploded on social media in recent days, after the viral video of a woman who practically “changed her skin” with the technique. In this procedure, which has existed for a long time and it can be applied to clearer or deeper levelsthe idea is to peel the patient’s skin down to the deep dermis.
For this, phenol is used, an acid that causes a second degree burn in the skin. Consequently, the technique forms a new layer of skinlooking younger and firmer.
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The big question is that the peeling of phenol has not only advantages, but also disadvantages, e not recommended to anyone. Here is a little more about the aesthetic procedure:
Advantages of phenolic peeling
According to dermatologist Fabiana Cório, the main advantage of phenol peeling lies in the fast skin rejuvenation, in one session. “It promotes a great cell renewal in just one time with a lot of skin retraction, greatly improving relaxation, as well as improving the tone, texture, wrinkles and quality of the skin”, explains the specialist.
Disadvantages
Despite its aesthetic advantages, Phenol peeling can also present great risks, especially for some groups. This is because the procedure is not a good option for all skin types.
“Only lighter skin can perform the procedure. This is because there is a risk of color change, leaving the skin a lighter shade and the risk of dark spots appearing as well,” says Dr. Fabiano. In this sense, the recommendation is that people with phototypes IV, V and VI of the Fitzpatrick classification do not undergo phenolic peels.
In addition, the procedure also has some risks. “The major risks associated with the procedure are localized skin infections, scars, blemishes, as well as cardiac arrhythmias and kidney failure,” lists the specialist.
For these reasons, phenol peel is also not recommended for people with heart problems, arrhythmias, chronic uncontrolled diseases, wounds or inflammation of the skin, or chronic and inflamed acne. The procedure should also not be performed by pregnant and lactating women..
After all, is it recommended to do phenol peeling?
According to Dr. Fabiana, peeling may be an option in some cases small areas. “Today I would refer to phenol peeling for small areas like around the eyes, around the lips, among other areas. This is because it is safer and has less recovery time,” he explains.
Also, the dermatologist comments that there are other aesthetic procedures with very similar and less risky results. “Despite the excellent results and relative safety of phenolic peeling, the technologies used in dermatology, such as ablative fractional lasers, achieve the same results, but with shorter recovery times, less skin trauma and greater safety”, concludes the specialist.
Source: Dr. Fabiana Cório, post-graduate dermatologist in Nutrilogy
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