The aim of the present study is to analyze and systematize the scientific literature devoted to chemical peeling in the context of medical cosmetology practice. The focus is on the types of peels according to depth, the acids used, mechanisms of action, indications, contraindications, and adverse effects. It also addresses the principles of safe application and risk management.
Materials and Methods: A literature search was conducted in the electronic databases Google Scholar and ResearchGate, using the keywords: chemical peel, superficial chemical peel, skin rejuvenation, chemical peel complications, post-peel care, patient selection. The search period covered publications from January 2010 to December 2024.
Results: The review included 34 articles, presenting studies published between 2010 and 2024 related to chemical peeling in medical cosmetology practice. The analysis demonstrated a predominance of review and expert publications, as well as a sustained interest in superficial and medium-depth peels due to their favorable tolerability profile, and the possibility of protocol personalization according to indications and skin phototype.
Conclusion: The results highlight a clear trend toward gentler, serial, and precisely controlled interventions, accompanied by an increasing emphasis on safety, patient selection, and standardized post-procedure care. The findings also indicate a need for more primary clinical studies with comparable outcome measures, particularly across different skin phototypes and in combined therapeutic approaches.
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