Lidlift Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.
Cosmetic, Facial & Eye Plastic Surgery

Phenol Peel

Phenol, also known as carbolic acid, is a medium depth chemical peeling agent. Properly used it is highly effective in reducing under eye wrinkles and can be used as an alternative or adjunct to lower eyelid surgery. Peels need to be tailored to the individual patient needs. Phenol is often used in conjunction with other peeling agents to achieve a balanced effect. Full-face chemical peels can produce results that rival facial surgery. The treatment is performed very comfortably under local anesthesia. Peels that use phenol and the higher concentrations of trichloracetic acid should not be confused with lighter chemical peels that heal with no or minimal downtime. The deeper peels provide considerable facial tightening. Depending on the degree of peeling, typically it takes about 8 to 10 days to heal the face following these peels. Usually follow up is very close until healing has taken place. Once the skin is intact, the skin will stay red for several weeks to several months depending on the depth of the chemical peel. Results of these peels last many years.