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Do Chemical Peels Reduce Severe Acne and Scars From Acne?

asked 11 months ago by googly0123 in India
Latest answer by Daniel I. Wasserman, MD
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Tags: acne scars, options, scar revision, wedding

Hello, I had severe acne. My Doc said tht chemical peeling will not only reduces acne but also acne scars and holes. I had undergone 3 chemical peels and my acne is reduced. But acne scars are clearly visible. My doc said that after 3 more peels all your scars, holes, marks, everything will be 70 percent reduced. Will it really work? I'm getting married and I want to be normal at my wedding. I cannot go for laser as they are expensive. My doctor used TCA peels...

4 answers to Do Chemical Peels Reduce Severe Acne and Scars From Acne?

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TCA CROSS for ice pick scars can work very well

While I would agree with the other physcians that a peel on a large area of the face will not make much improvement for acne scars, TCA CROSS is a proven method to improve these types of scars. There even has been a study comparing this method to laser therapy with comparable results. TCA CROSS (Chemical Reconstruction Of Skin Scars) involves using a toothpick or fine needle to microdeposit 90% TCA in an icepick scar. The acid at this concentration bores down through the scar... more
Daniel I. Wasserman, MD

Naples Dermatologic Surgeon
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TCA peels don't help pitted acne scars.

Pitted acne scars are best treat with ablative fractional lasers like the Fraxel Repair Laser or ablative radio frequency devices like Syneron eMatrix.
Mark Taylor, MD

Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon
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Chemical peels and Acne and acne scars

Typically chemical peels with TCA work excellent for hyperpigmentation on the face. I do not use TCA peels to treat or remove Acne or Acne scars.
Steven Hacker, MD

West Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.palmbeachdermasurgery.com

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Peels and acne scars

There are different types of peels-superficial, medium and deep and they come in different concentrations. Results will vary but your expectations must be realistic. Acne scars are challenging and patients usually appreciate any improvement they can get. I tell my patients that their scars will be better but it is hard to give them any guarantees as to how much. Even with a high concentration of TCA, I find it ineffective in treating deep acne scars. I would recommend... more
Albert Dabbah, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

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