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Shawn Allen, MD answers: Can a blue peel or TCA chemical peel get rid of freckles on my legs?

Can a blue peel or TCA peel be done on legs to remove freckles and be safe and effective?

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Shawn Allen, MD
7 months ago
By Shawn Allen, MD - Boulder Dermatologist

Just beware of using a peel designed for the face on other parts of the body.  I have used TCA peels off of the face with great caution as scarring is more likely and delayed wound healing can occur.  If you want to remove freckles on the legs try an IPL or BBL light based treatment or a more superficial peel such as Jessner's or Glycolic acid...these will be safer and do fine without the increased risks

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