Chemical Peel for Acne and Pimples

March 23, 2009
Asked By:AcneSufferer28 in Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Recently, I have had 2 chemical peels which haven't improved my skin very much. Since having the peels, when my pimples heal they leave pits. Before the peels I had never had a problem with this. I had pimples, but they didn't leave pits after healing. Why would this be? Also, should I be getting chemical peels if I still have active acne?

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July 29, 2012

Answer: Acne and pimples treated with TCA peels + MelaPads for acne scars pigmented

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July 29, 2012

Answer: Acne and pimples treated with TCA peels + MelaPads for acne scars pigmented

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 25, 2009

Answer: Chemical Peels are generally helpful.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 25, 2009

Answer: Chemical Peels are generally helpful.

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Answer: Chemical Peels for Active Acne

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March 25, 2009

Answer: If you have open lesions I wouldn't do a peel

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Answer: If you have open lesions I wouldn't do a peel

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