How many chemical peels does it take to get rid of acne scars?

Thank you for your question. The number of chemical peel treatments to reduce the acne scars depends upon the depth and breadth of the acne scars. Chemical peels can be combined with other treatments to address your acne scars. While we would need to see photos on this site, I I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon to determine your candidacy during an in-person examination.
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Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce hyperpigmentation, and improve the visibility of the scars so that they are no longer visible in ambient light. Everyone has a unique pattern of scarring and we employ our HIDEF technique to improve texture, color, contour, and topography. We often use a combination of treatments that begin with a careful examination to examine the micro texturing of the acne scars. Atrophic scars and indented scars can benefit from injectable fillers such as Radiesse, Sculptra, and Restylane with or without subcision to remove tethered scars and atrophic depression. Hyper-redness in scars can be improved with V beam laser, Excel V, BBL, IPL, and Venus RF to improve the redness and reduce the visibility of deep scars. Fractional Thulium laser and clear & brilliant can also reduce the inflammation and redness of the scar when combined with topical therapy. Fractional lasers such as Fraxel, erbium, and CO2 laser can be combined with radio frequency and also fractional RF to improve textual issues and microtopography. Subcision and TCA cross are also used for deep ice pick scars and narrow valley scars in order to improve the micro texture. Above all, our combination approach with our clinical nurses and board-certified plastic surgeons can improve the quality of your skin by using at home Melarase creams combined with PRP treatments in our office to improve your skin quality and tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced team of experts in order to reduce your scarring.

Finally, hyperpigmentation of scars can be improved with at-home Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads to help reduce active PIH and melanin deposition.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

This is tough to answer without pictures. Acne scars require a combination approach for improvement with lasers, microneedling/prp, subcision, peels and fillers. It takes a series of treatments and may need some treatments to maintain. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an acne scarring expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Thank you for this question. Chemical peels will improve your skin, but will not get rid of acne scars altogether. I suggest you consider fractionated CO2 or Fraxel. The best thing to do actually is for you to see a board certified dermatologist for an appropriate diagnosis and therapy.Best wishes, Dr. Aldo

Hello. It could take a series of chemical peels to treat your acne scars. You could combine the chemical peels with microneedling, PRP, or lasers as well. A board certified provider could develop a plan for you to treat and maintain healthy looking skin. 

It can take a combination approach to treat the acne scars. It may take a combination of chemical peels, or lasers such as V-Beam and eMatrix or Fraxel.  PRP with microneedling can be a great asset as well.  Please consult a board certified dermatologist who is an expert in acne scars.  Best, Dr. Green

Thank you for this question. It really depends on the type of scarring and the type of peel that you are getting. A deeper TCA chemical peel with subcision will definitely improve acne scarring, but will likely not work completely. I recommend you speak with a board certified dermatologist about other treatment options as well. Other treatments for acne scarring include laser resurfacing with a CO2 laser with submission, TCA cross therapy, and a series of microneedling treatments with subcision. Many different fillers can also be used as an adjunct to these treatments to help fill in what is left over. Based on the extent and type of scarring (and your budget), your dermatologist will make recommendations for what they think is best and most cost effective for you.  I hope this is helpful.
Kevin Cavanaugh, MD