Can a professional chemical peel make old scars worse?

March 12, 2018
Asked By:mitsuki in California, CA

Just wondering if a proffesional chemical peel can make old scars worse or not. If so is there anything I can do to improve them? Or could it be that my skin just hasn't all the way healed and that's not how they will look? Its been 5 days since my chemical peel. Also do I still need to rub moisturizer on my skin lightly even on areas that the skin has already peeled off? Thanks!

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March 14, 2018

Answer: Can Peels make scars worse

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Answer: A chemical peel is intended to help reduce appearance of scarring caused by acne. Best paired with a laser treatment as well

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Answer: A chemical peel is intended to help reduce appearance of scarring caused by acne. Best paired with a laser treatment as well

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March 15, 2018

Answer: Scars with chemical peels

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 15, 2018

Answer: Scars with chemical peels

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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