Efficacy of Phenol in Aesthetic Treatments for Facial Renewal

Introduction: Phenol has been widely used in aesthetic procedures, particularly in deep chemical peels for facial rejuvenation, addressing the research problem. Objective: To investigate the efficacy of phenol in aesthetic procedures. Methodology: This was a bibliographic study of an exploratory-descriptive nature with a qualitative approach. Data collection was conducted between 2020 and 2024. The literature search was carried out in the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), PubMed, and the Virtual Health Library (VHL). Searches were conducted using the Health Sciences Descriptors (DeCS) from the Regional Library of Medicine (Bireme): Phenol, Efficacy, Cosmetic Techniques in both Portuguese and English, with the help of the Boolean operator “AND.” Results and Discussion: Although phenol provides dramatic results, its use is generally reserved for cases where other treatments fail to achieve the desired effect. Comparative studies show that phenol may be preferred for deeper rejuvenation, while substances like AHA are recommended for less invasive treatments and patients with moderate signs of aging (KABAKCI et al., 2024). Conclusion: Phenol remains a powerful tool in aesthetic procedures for deep rejuvenation, albeit with higher risks and the need for clinical monitoring.