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Usha Rajagopal, MD answers: Will chemical peel remove scar on arms?

Will chemical peel remove scar on arms?


Usha Rajagopal, MD
6 months ago
By Usha Rajagopal, MD - San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Generally speaking, no. There are two types of scars – discoloration scars and raised scars. If the scar is discolored and NOT raised, than a Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) peel may mildly improve scarring on the arms.

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