chemical peel- overview

chemical peel- overview

The use of chemical peels, termed chemoexfoliation, to rejuvenate skin is one of the most powerful tools available to facial plastic surgeons. The concept of using a chemical agent to resurface the skin for purposes of improved appearance dates as far back as ancient times. In fact, it has been reported that Cleopatra routinely bathed in sour goat’s milk to help beautify her skin. Unbeknownst to her, the lactic acid contained in the milk was the active ingredient providing her with a rejuvenating peel.
The modern era of chemical peeling began at the turn of the century when George Miller MacKee, a dermatologist, began using phenol to treat facial scars. Over

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