If I no longer see improvement with chemical peels, should I try laser therapy instead for acne scars?

February 25, 2017
Asked By:6431 in Montreal, QC

I had cystic acne as a teenager and young adult. I started chemical peels in 2010 (age 23) and initially saw improvement with 18%TCA + Jessner peels and IPL, but it wasn't long before I plateaued. Now peels only help maintain earlier results. Does this mean I should move on to laser therapy or stronger peels, or is it possible I've reached the maximum improvement one could hope to get for acne scars and I'd be wasting my time and money to keep trying for perfect skin?

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April 18, 2017

Answer: A stronger peel or laser skin resurfacing may be a better solution.

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Answer: A stronger peel or laser skin resurfacing may be a better solution.

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