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This is the first atlas on chemical peels and has been revised and updated since the first edition to reflect the state of the art in the field. The various types of chemical peel and peeling techniques are discussed with the aid of supporting illustrations.

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First atlas to cover latest advances in chemical peel techniques

Fully illustrated to support step-by-step procedures

Ideal reference tool for dermatologists focusing on cosmetology

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Types of Chemical Peels: Advantages/Disadvantages, an Illustrated Algorythms.- Modalities of Application: Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Pyruvic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid, Phenol, Jessner´s Solution.- Combinations Peels: Jessner´s Solution + TCA, Salicylic Acid + TCA.- Home Peeling: a Combined Technique.- Combination of Peelings and Mesolift.- Combination of TCA and Microdermoabrasion.- Combination of TCA and Needling.- How to Choose the Best Peeling for the Patient: Acne, Photoaging, Melasma, Senile Lentigines, Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation, Scarring, Rosacea, Actinic Keratosis, Dark Skin, Hand and Neck Rejuvenation.- Side Effects and Management.- Management of the Patient.

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From the reviews:

"The editors state that ´this atlas is an easy-to-understand book that gives the reader fact-based information about when and how to perform chemical peels´. ... This is a well-arranged book. It is easy to read, has excellent illustrations, and is compact. This book will be of great use to both the dermatologist and the plastic surgeon. ... This will be an extremely useful and well-used addition to our office library. Plastic surgeons take note!" (I. Jackson, European Journal of Plastic Surgery, Vol. 29, 2006)

"This unique atlas on chemical peels represents the state of art in this field reporting the most recent data available ... . For all the well-done and documented photos, the clear descriptions of the diseases, the methodologies reported and the complete references, this agile and well written book represents an indispensable tool for all dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and general physicians involved in Cosmetic Dermatology. It provides also an ideal reference for all the physicians and marketing managers ... ." (P. Morganti, Journal of Applied Cosmetology, Vol. 24 (1), 2006)

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