Facial Plast Surg 2012; 28(01): 116-125
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1305796
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Chemical Face Peeling

Phillip R. Langsdon
1   Division of Facial Plastic Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee
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Courtney B. Shires
1   Division of Facial Plastic Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee
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Publication Date:
14 March 2012 (online)

Abstract

Chemexfoliation is an excellent method to reduce facial rhytids. For 25 years, we have used the traditional formula as described by T. J. Baker but with a moist healing technique rather than a tape mask. We have found the peel to be inexpensive and easy to perform, with results that are excellent and consistent, with minimal side effects.

 
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