Is chemical peel vs microdermabrasion better for moderate acne scars and sun damage?

Thank you for your message! Microdermabrasion and chemical peels are both great options for overall skin complexion. Microdermabrasion is more of a physical exfoliate whereas chemical peels are a chemical exfoliate. Stronger chemical peels are typically more effective than microdermabrasion. Brown spots, or age spots, can soften in color with chemical peels. Typically for deeper pitted acne scars, microneedling and/or laser resurfacing is needed to give a more dramatic result! I would recommend a consultation with a provider in your area for further assessment! 

Thank you for your question! Chemical peels and microdermabrasion are procedures which exfoliate the skin to improve the appearance of skin imperfections. Microdermabrasion works best for superficial skin imperfections such as fine lines and wrinkles. Chemical peels are most effective on serious skin problems such as deep wrinkles and scars. Chemical peels are more effective than microdermabrasion, however unless the chemical peel being used is very strong they are often not strong enough to treat scarring. Best of luck!