21 year old female, desperate need of cure. Can a chemical peel be effective?

If pigmentation is the main issue that concerns you, chemical peels could be helpful, but you need a customized treatment plan and in-person exam. Acne scars might need filler injections, laser treatments, peels, PRP, or microneedling. Be sure to see an expert physician who specializes in facial aesthetic procedures to receive personalized treatment recommendations.All the best,

Acne can be treated with peels, vitamin A creams- retinol, as well as good skin care including correct use of cleansers, exfoliants and in females make up. The use low level laser emission devices such as blue light- omnilux as well as a variety of peels such as BHA or Lactic Acid peels can address acne. Diet plays an important role in the management of acne, as do supplements such as zinc. Finding the correct combination for your skin type is the key, as everyone has a unique pattern of acne. Some have blackead acne and clogged pores – peels and retinol help in this context. Some have papular pustular acne- phototherapy – LED, and Kleresca is indicated in this subgroup. Do not underestimate the importance of dietary control.
If all else fails, a general dermatologist can prescribe medication to address hormonal issues, or tablets that decrease oil production. All the best, Dr Isobel Walker. Brisbane, Australia. 

Chemical peels can help significantly reduce the appearance of acne scarring. There are many different types of peels that can help target the acne scarring you are experiencing. A series of treatments is recommended for optimal results, and a good skin care regimen is needed as well for optimal results, but consult your board-certified dermatologist to ensure that a chemical peel, and which one, is the best for you. 

Thank you for your question and posting pictures.  No one has perfect skin, but you can probably get significant improvement in your scar.  It is unlikely chemical peels will give you the long term results that you seek.  Some lasers are proven very effective on acne scars.  Surgeons really like to work with knives (see below).  After a complete consultation in a medical setting, you would probably be a candidate for a several treatment options depending on your skin type, severity of the scar and how much downtime you can take.  Keep in mind that more intense/deeper treatments require more downtime, but you will need less treatments.  If you choose a short downtime treatment plan, you will need more treatments in the series.  The most gentle would be something like the PicoSure FOCUS treatment with almost no downtime for both scars and sun damage.  It is safe for all skin types, but you would probably need 1 to 3 treatments.  Another option would be a fractional 1540 nm laser treatment like ICON or Fraxel.  With these treatment you could have redness and swelling for 1 to 3 days, but need less treatments.  Based on your skin type, you may be a candidate for a fractional CO2 treatment with 7 days of redness and swelling.  Look for a medical setting with a doctor in house, where they have multiple laser options and experience treating your scars.  Prices vary by market.  Best of luck.