Can the affect of peels making my ice pick scars worse be reversed?

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I’ve been using an 18% glycolic peel, once a week for four weeks now, and while my overall complexion has lightened, I’ve noticed that my ice pick scars are much more pronounced—they’re even popping up in places I didn’t know they were before. Is this because of the peels? If I stop the peels, will it return to normal?

Glenn Murray, MBBS · Answer

Hi and thank you for your question.An 18% Glycolic acid peel will only be effective on the top
epidermal layer of the skin, revealing smoother skin appearance, but not able to
penetrate the dermal layer to stimulate new collagen which will help to reduce
the appearance of post acne scars. I would suggest to look into Lasers such as
Pixel or Dot Therapy as an alternative to chemical peels and to book in
for a complementary consultation with a professional to assess your skin type
and current skin condition to determine which would be suitable for you.Wishing you all the best,
  
Stay absolutely safe and well,

Dr. Murray from Absolute Cosmetic Medicine

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