Preparingthe skin with Obagi Newderm system with Tretinoin prior to Fraxel laser procedure and in between treatments with proper spacing produces great results for acne scarring. It is safer than deep chemical peels as well as more predictible, healing is quick too.
Alternatives to deep chemical peels?
Mydermatologist said some of my acne scars are deep, and I will need a deep peel for them. Are there other successful, more cost-effective alternatives to a deep chemical peel?
5 answers to “Alternatives to deep chemical peels?”
A: Look into laser treatment for acne scars.
Shaina, Chemical peels are often very effective for mild to moderate skin resurfacing. However, if you have deep scars, you may want to consider fractionated laser. The laser technology has grown considerably in the last few years. Fractionated laser may be able to give you significant results with less... more
A: Laser skin resurfacing is the answer
For many patients with deep acne scars, laser skin resurfacing has provided an effective method to treat the scars. Some deeper, "ice-pick" type scars will need to be cut out surgically. However, for the majority of the other types of acne scars, laser skin resurfacing is a great option. It may be more... more
A: No easy answer
Resurfacing techniques are, in some respect, all the same. They injure the dermis, causing collagen formation when the dermis repairs, and leveling off of scars by microtightening and reduction in topographic irregularities such as the edges of acne scars. Of course this is a slight... more
A: Fractionated laser treatments are safer and more effective in most cases
The best treatment for most acne scars is laser resurfacing, specifically with the new fractionated CO2 lasers. You may need one treatment or you may need a few. This will be more expensive than a chemical peel, but the safety and results are much better. Deep chemical peels have a higher risk of infection,... more
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