Chemical peels generally are not helpful for stretch marks. There are two basic kinds of stretch marks: newer pink/red ones and older white ones. The newer pink/red ones respond to laser and light devices such as the IPl and Pulsed-Dye laser. The old white stretch marks are very difficult to treat. Topical... more
Will a chemical peel work for stretch marks?
I was under the impression that a chemical peel could only be applied to the face.
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A: Very few realistic options for mature stretch marks
Generally, there are few succesful regimens for managing stretch marks (striae distensae). The striae which respond are usually the "fresh" ones that are red or recently formed. In these instances the goal is diminshing the redness. The real problem is the dermis is destroyed, and until we have a way... more
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