Abstract
Peelings are one of the oldest and most widespread cosmetic procedures worldwide and became very popular among dermatologists. Superficial chemical peels, also called “refreshening peels” or “light peels,” are defined by the application of one or more agents to the skin aiming a mild desquamation. Superficial peelings are safe and suitable for the face and, some of them, also for any part of the body. In recent years several new superficial peelings were developed. They usually combine alpha hydroxy acids or retinoic acid and other depigmenting agents. In this chapter we are going to discuss peeling’s classification, its indications, the procedure, side effects, and its management.
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Hofmeister, H. (2018). Innovations in Superficial Chemical Peels. In: Issa, M., Tamura, B. (eds) Chemical and Physical Procedures. Clinical Approaches and Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology, vol 2. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-16805-0_18
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