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Can I Perform Chemical Peeling on My Back for Severe Pigmentation?

asked 1 year ago by Reema in Bahrain
Latest answer by William Coleman III, MD
Question viewed 669 times
Tags: back, acne scars, pigmentation

I consulted a cosmetics clinic after suffering from acne scars and old acne spots. after performing fractional laser on my whole back caused severe pigmentation in the acne spots and it looks terrible. I would like to know if chemical peeling is possible for the body? (back or shoulders) to enhance my problem and get rid of the pigmented spots?

8 answers to Can I Perform Chemical Peeling on My Back for Severe Pigmentation?

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Several peels help even out discolorations of the back.

It usually takes several chem peels to even out the discoloration on the back.  Jessner's plus 20% tca is a common peel for the back every month for 4-5 sessions at 350-500 per treatment.
David Hansen, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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Chemical peeling is an excellent choice for skin discoloration

Chemical peeling is an excellent choice for skin discoloration. However in many people with darker skin, superficial peels repeated many times is a better choice than deeper, aggresive ones. See further discussion below.
William Coleman III, MD

Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon
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Chemical peels for hyperpigmentation on the body

Chemical peels are an excellent way of addressing hyperpigmentation on the body. As the skin is thicker, it may take more peels to get the results you want. The Vi peel is an excellent choice for hyperpigmentation on both the face and body.
Dina D. Strachan, MD

New York Dermatologist
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Chemical peels can remove dark spots from the body

Chemical peels can remove dark spots from the body. These peels should be light peels and repeated often so as not to further damage skin of the body.
Edward Lack, MD

Chicago Dermatologist
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Chemical Peels and Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation

Yes, chemical peeling can be performed on various areas of the body. The thicker skin of the back and shoulders generally handles peeling quite well. However, from what you describe it sounds as though you are prone to what we call “post inflammatory hyperpigmentation” or “PIH”. PIH occurs when the skin over-produces melanin as a part of the natural immune response to protect the cells and is much more common in people with darker skin tones. If this is the... more
Nick Slenkovich, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon
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Chemical Peels on the back for hyperpigmentation

It is possible to lighten pigmentation on the back with chemical peels but it does depend on the individual. To decide which treatment would be best you have to look at many factors. Some of these may include how long it has been there, if there is active acne still ongoing, skin color, sun exposure, genetics, etc. Once I determine the answers to these and a few other questions I can come up with a treatment plan for the best possible results. There are also several different chemical... more
Alan M. Gardner, MD

Atlanta Dermatologist
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Acne and Pigmentation Treatment Program

My first question is whether the acne is until control. In the approach to treating acne scarring and pigmentation, the acne itself must always be addressed first. As long as you continue to breakout, more scarring will be created. Once your Dermatologist has stopped the breakouts, your options for scar therapy can be addressed. A series of Jessner’s peels may be appropriate to help lighten the pigmentation, or the use of a physician prescribed corrective skincare program.... more
Frances Jang, MD

Vancouver Dermatologic Surgeon
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Intense Pulse Light, Medium depth chemical peels, fractional co2 resurfacing, skin care can improve back pigmentation

Intense Pulse Light, Medium depth chemical peels, fractional co2 resurfacing, skin care can improve back pigmentation. With Fraxel resurfacing the pigmentation could be at many different levels. More superficially, I would consider more aggressive skin care light lightening products (retinol, hydroquinone, hydrocortizone), 15% alpha and beta hydroxy lotion, at home glycolic peels.  Also for superficial pigmentation, lighter chemical peels 10-25% TCA (Tricholoroacetic Acid) peels,... more
Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

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