Chemical Peels in Clinical Practice: A Practical Guide to Superficial, Medium, and Deep Peels

Xavier Goodarzian, MD(Hons), MRCGP, PGDiplClinDerm, PGCertCosMed, MBCAM, is the medical director of the Dr Xavier 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, 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.

This book has been written with the aim of making a practitioner's peeling experience easier and more practical. It contains sample patient forms, over 250 illustrations, and a wealth of tips for patient guidance and safe clinical practice.

Contents: Preface * Introduction * Classification of peels * Consultation: how and when to recommend peels * Patient journey: steps leading to and from the peel * Skin prep * Investigations and peri-operative measures * Peeling procedures * Body procedures * A special note on some common skin conditions * Mosaic peels * Aftercare * Complications * Conclusion