Step by Step: Chemical Peels

Chemical peeling is a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin. It 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 new 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 and describe case studies, concluding with ‘ten golden rules for perfect peeling’.

The third edition has been fully revised to provide the most recent advances in chemical peeling. Topics new to this edition include lip peels, periocular peels, nail peels, hand peels, and body peels. There is also discussion on combining peels with other procedures such as lasers and microneedling, to optimise results.

This comprehensive atlas is highly illustrated with clinical photographs, diagrams and tables.

The previous edition (9789351523116) published in 2014.

Niti Khunger MD DDV DNB
Head, Professor and Consultant Dermatologist, Department of Dermatology and STD, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India