Can chemical peeling remove body lift scars?

Question

I had an arm lift and tummy tuck , and im going to have thigh lift and maybe breast lift. So thats a full body lift (since i lost a lot of weight my age now is just 20 years) i was wondering if there is anyway i can get rid of these scars ? Does chemical peeling help ? Or laser treatment do a major change ? Thank you in advance.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, the scars from surgery are permenent. If they are very red, laser may be amenable to help it.

Can chemical peeling remove body lift scars?

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