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I got 5 sessions of chemical peel on buttocks for acne scars/dark skin but no results.

mrugaSep 8, 2015

After 5 sessions of chemical peel on my buttocks for acne scars and dark skin, I don't see any visible improvement. The skin tone js very uneven and I've been using creams prescribed as well. Please suggest what to do. It is very embarassing.

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