Chemical Peels in Clinical Practice

Dr Xavier Goodarzian is the medical director of Xavier G. clinic in Southampton and London UK where he has performed chemical peels since 2006. A medical graduate of the University of Louvain (Leuven) in Belgium, he obtained member status of the Royal College of General Practitioners and has postgraduate degrees in Clinical Dermatology (Queen Mary University of London) and Cosmetic Medicine (University of Leicester) in the UK. A full member of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM), he is an officially recognised trainer and Key Opinion Leader for SkinTech in the UK, holds training and mentoring sessions internationally, and has spoken at many live events in conferences in various countries. He is passionate about skincare, skin health, and chemical peels.

Preface. Author biography. Introduction. Why Peels? The Skin. References. Classification of Peels. How Not to Define a Peeling Agent. How to Define a Peeling Agent on a More Anatomical Scale. Reference. Consultation: How and When to Recommend Peels. The Consultation. Talking about Peels. Patient Concerns about Peels. Protocols. Reference. Patient Journey: Steps Leading to and from the Peel. Stages for Each Treatment Type. Consenting and Aftercare. What Should You Do after a Superficial Peel Procedure? Consent for Treatment with a Phenol (Deep) Peel. General Sun (UV) Damage Advice – Why Our Skin Ages Prematurely. This Peel Is a Serious Medical Procedure and Not a ‘Beauty’ Procedure. After Your Peel. You Must Have Realistic Expectations of This Procedure. Non-serious Side Effects. Preparation before Your Peel Is key to Success. Medication. Your Phenol Peel ‘Treatment Journey’. References. Skin Prep. An Ideal Skincare Routine. Ingredients. The Fingertip Unit. References. Investigations and Peri-Operative Measures. Reference. Peeling Procedures. AHA and BHA Peels. TCA. Phenol. Day One Review. Day Three Review. Two-Week Review. Three-Month Review. Six-Month Review. References. Body Procedures. Neck and Decolletage. Back of the Hands. Striae. References. A Special Note on Some Common Skin Conditions. Sun Damage and Lentigines. Acne. Rosacea. Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation. Melasma. References. Mosaic Peels. Medium TCA Peel. Lower Eyelid Phenol Peel. Upper Eyelid Phenol Peel. Upper Lip Phenol Peel. Lower Lip and Chin Phenol Peel. Reference. Aftercare. AHA-BHA Peel Aftercare. Superficial TCA Aftercare. Medium TCA Aftercare. Phenol Peel Aftercare. Mosaic Peel Aftercare. Reference. Complications. Poor or Insufficient Result. Prolonged Downtime. Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation. Uneven Result. Prolonged Erythema. Rebound Pigmentation. Herpes Simplex. Bacterial Infections. Scarring. References. Conclusion. Index.