phenol peel
Pronunciation: FEE-nol
A deep chemical peel using phenolic acid to remove damaged skin layers and stimulate collagen regeneration for facial rejuvenation.
Full Definition
A phenol peel is the deepest type of chemical peel used in facial plastic surgery and dermatology for treating severe sun damage, deep wrinkles, and significant skin irregularities. The phenolic acid solution penetrates through multiple skin layers, causing controlled injury that stimulates new collagen formation and dramatic skin tightening. Due to its depth and potential for complications including hypopigmentation and cardiac arrhythmias, phenol peels require careful patient selection, extensive pre-operative preparation, and close monitoring during and after the procedure.
Usage
Usage note: Hyphenate when used as compound modifier; phenol refers to the chemical agent.
In Context
- "The patient underwent full-face phenol peel for treatment of severe photoaging and rhytides." — Procedure note
- "Cardiac monitoring was maintained throughout the phenol peel procedure due to potential systemic absorption." — Operative report