Chemical peeling is a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin that is typically performed on the face, neck or hands. In this treatment, a chemical solution is applied to the skin that causes it to "blister" and eventually peel off. The new, regenerated skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin (American Society for Dermatologic Surgery). This second edition is a step by step guide to chemical peels. Beginning with an introduction to the procedure, an overview of the different types of peels and advice on getting started, each of the following chapters provides more in depth information on different peels and their appropriate use with different types of skin. The final chapters discuss complications, case studies and offer ten golden rules for perfect peeling. The new edition has been fully revised to provide the most recent advances in chemical peeling and three new chapters have been added covering acne and acne scars, facial melanoses, and periocular peels. This comprehensive atlas includes more than 170 clinical images and tables, as well as a DVD demonstrating procedures. Key points
Fully revised, second edition providing step by step guide to chemical peels
Includes case studies and ten golden rules for perfect peeling
Includes DVD demonstrating procedures
Previous edition published in 2010

Table of Contents
1. Importance of Chemical Peels 2. Basics of Chemical Peeling 3. Types of Peels 4. Choosing the Right Peeling Agent 5. Getting Started 6. Priming and Skin Preparation 7. Glycolic Acid Peels 8. Trichloroacetic Acid Peels 9. Salicylic Acid Peels
10. Tretinoin Peels 11. Jessners Peel 12. Newer Peels 13. Phenol Peels 14. Nonfacial Peels 15. Combination and Sequential Peels 16. Combination Therapies 17. Chemical Peeling in Darker Skin 18. Chemical Peeling in Sensitive Skin 19. Chemical Peeling in Aging Skin 20. Chemical Peels in Acne and Acne Scars 21. Chemical Peels in Melasma and Facial Melanoses 22. Periocular Peels 23. Complications 24. Interesting Case Studies 25. Ten Golden Rules for Perfect Peeling