What should I do to get rid of forehead whitehead/blackheads? Can any peels be used on it? (Photo)

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I am suffering from blackheads /whiteheads from 2years 19year old female. I popped them up using extractor blackheads are gone but I could see marks on my forhead Can I go for chemical peels?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce hyperpigmentation, and improve the visibility of the scars so that they are no longer visible in ambient light. Everyone has a unique pattern of scarring and we employ our HIDEF technique to improve texture, color, contour, and topography. We often use a combination of treatments that begin with a careful examination to examine the micro texturing of the acne scars. Atrophic scars and indented  scars can benefit from injectable fillers such as Radiesse, Sculptra, and Restylane with or without subcision to remove tethered scars and atrophic depression. Hyper-redness in scars can be improved with V beam laser, Excel V, BBL, IPL, and Venus RF to improve  the redness and reduce the visibility of deep scars. Fractional Thulium laser and clear & brilliant can also reduce the inflammation and redness of the scar when combined with topical therapy. Fractional lasers such as Fraxel, erbium, and CO2 laser can be combined with radio frequency and also fractional RF to improve textual issues and microtopography. Subcision and TCA cross are also used for deep ice pick scars and narrow valley scars in order to improve the micro texture.  Above all, our combination approach with our clinical nurses and board-certified plastic surgeons can improve the quality of your skin by using at home Melarase creams combined with PRP treatments in our office to improve your skin quality and tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced team of experts in order to reduce your scarring.
 
Finally, hyperpigmentation of scars can be improved with at-home Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads to help reduce active PIH and melanin deposition.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Chemical peel can address acne and acne scars. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon. Your facial plastic surgery team will work with you to determine the technique that you need to make the desired improvements to your skin.
Best wishes,

Elyse Rafal, MD · Answer

Chemical peels , would be a great option to start exploring , i recommend starting with perfect 10 peels, they have different series , starting from beginner to advanced, they focus on pore size, black heads, pigmentation and acne prone skin. I would also recommend starting acne facials, with a licensed aesthetics nurse and consider seeing a dermatologist , to avoid any acne scarring , which can be costly to reverse.

Sheryl D. Clark, MD, FAAD · Answer

Dear shubhy7887:Chemical peels are a very appropriate treatment for your issues. From your photo I think you would see a vast improvement with a ViPeel for acne and discoloration. There is very little downtime. All the best,   Dr. Clark

What should I do to get rid of forehead whitehead/blackheads? Can any peels be used on it? (Photo)

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Answer: Acne and discoloration in the forehead

Answer: Acne and discoloration in the forehead

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Answer: Acne and discoloration in the forehead

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