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Glycolic Peel for Stretch Marks?

Can multiple sessions of Glycolic Peels effectively reduce the visibility of stretch marks?

Asked 34 months ago by Deb in SoCal in Los Angeles, CA
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Glycolic peels for stretch marks may offer improvement

While multiple sessions of Glycolic Peels may offer some improvement for stretch marks, we are not a big proponent. We use q-switched lasers (dark stretch marks), pulsed dye lasers (red stretch marks) and the Aramis laser (textured stretch marks) for best results. Good luck.
Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Glycolic peels for stretch marks

I agree that glycolic peels early in the formation of stretch marks (when reddish-purple) may be of modest benefit, but so would topical tretinoin / vitamin A acid which would be much less costly.  
Benjamin Barankin, MD
Toronto Dermatologist
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Depends on Stage

Glycolic acid has the ability to moderately stimulate collagen synthesis and can be used for the treatment of stretch marks. I would only recommend them in the early stages, however. When stretch marks are in the "red" stage, striae rubra, they are are amenable to treatment with a number of products including glycolic acid. After three or four in office peels you will probably notice a slight change in their length, width and intensity. In office peels are safe for all skin types,... more
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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