Chemical face peel.

Chemexfoliation is extremely useful as an adjunctive tool to the cosmetic surgeon, but it is essential that the procedure not be taken lightly. Anyone can swab the face with a solution, but injudicious patient selection and inattention to details can easily lead immediately to disaster. If the patient is well informed as to expectations and the surgeon understands all the ramifications of the procedure, continued confidence in this type of surgery will remain firm. The procedure is carried out by a team approach. The surgeon applies the solution and provides the patient with postoperative instructions, but the patient then must become a part of the team and follow these instructions explicitly in order to insure the best possible surgical result. If the procedure is properly done and precautions are addressed, the rewards of a refined facial appearance can be enjoyed by the patient, and the surgeon may experience a true sense of accomplishment.