I'm 40 and have these acne scars from years ago. I have Indian skin so I know I must be careful with chemical peels. Might jessner and tca peels help with this scarring and hyperpigmentation?
July 27, 2023
Answer: Chemical peels Hi there! This is such a great question. There is often confusion between scarring and pigmentation, because sometimes a person can break out from acne, and when it heals, there is a dark mark left behind which they call a scar. This is actually post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), and chemical peels work well for this. From what I can tell in your pictures, it seems that you actually have a mixture of PIH and true scarring, though your scars appear to be mild. Chemical peels can help with the pigmentation and skin texture, but expect to require 3-6 to get good results. For the scarring, I would consider radiofrequency microneedling, which is safe for darker skin types. Hope that helps!
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July 27, 2023
Answer: Chemical peels Hi there! This is such a great question. There is often confusion between scarring and pigmentation, because sometimes a person can break out from acne, and when it heals, there is a dark mark left behind which they call a scar. This is actually post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), and chemical peels work well for this. From what I can tell in your pictures, it seems that you actually have a mixture of PIH and true scarring, though your scars appear to be mild. Chemical peels can help with the pigmentation and skin texture, but expect to require 3-6 to get good results. For the scarring, I would consider radiofrequency microneedling, which is safe for darker skin types. Hope that helps!
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