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Serious complications for superficial, medium, and deep chemical peels
| Superficial peel | Medium depth peel | Deep peel (phenol) |
|---|---|---|
| Transient hyperpigmentation | Hypo- or hyperpigmentation | Cardiotoxic |
| Other dyschromia | Prolonged erythema | Hepatotoxic |
| Infection | Infections | Nephrotoxic |
| Desquamation | Delayed wound healing | Corneal damage |
| Scarring | Respiratory depression, laryngeal edema | |
| HSV reactivation | Hypo- or hyperpigmentation | |
| Scarring | ||
| HSV reactivation |
