I had an esthetician recommend a peel for my back from acne scars. She did a Jessner peel followed by a 30% Tca peel. Within seconds I told her to take it off my skin because I could not withstand the burn any longer. She also said 30% was no strong for my body. The next day I knew something wasn’t right because the rawness and discomfort did not seem normal. Cut forward to a month later and I’m dealing with severe pih. What can I do to treat this? Will it go away?
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Acne scars are usually characterized within the subtypes of atrophic, hypertrophic, pigmented, or inflammatory. These subtypes of acne scars can be visually discerning in ambient light and can cause significant cosmetic concerns. Indented and atrophic scars require a combination approach to...
Unfortunately, it is not an either-or scenario. Each procedure has its own specific purposes. Subcsion would be a relatively inexpensive, safe and effective method for elevating and smoothing indented boxcar and rolling scars. It would not be appropriate for ice pick scars and dilated pores. For...
Acne scars are usually characterized within the subtypes of atrophic, hypertrophic, pigmented, or inflammatory. These subtypes of acne scars can be visually discerning in ambient light and can cause significant cosmetic concerns. Indented and atrophic scars require a combination approach to...
