Glycolic Vs TCA Peel for Dark Scars on Legs?

Our office specializes in glycolic peels and facial peels. Depending on your condition, we would titrate the strength of your glycolic peel to modulate the efficacy, downtime, and results.Thank you. Dr. Karamanoukian

We are not big proponents of peels for the pigment you describe. For pigment caused by sun damage, we would suggest q-stitched lasers. For Melasma (pregnancy mask) we would suggest hydroquinone bleaching programs.  Both of these programs will work better than chemical peels.

Glycolic peels are performed as a mechanism for chemical exfoliation. In patients with olive skin or hormonally sensitive melasma, patients may develop pigmentation as a result of postprocedural inflammation. In cases of hyperpigmentation, early therapy with Melarase creams may improve results.

Hi Tracey7795. We're not sure why the spa would have told you that there are no potential side effects as redness, flaking and irritation are common outcomes for Chemical peels. It could be that they left the acid peel on longer than they should have, which means the results were more pronounced...

Hi there- Glycolic Peels are great for treating hyperpigmentation, a dull tone, rough texture and general aging of the skin. Whether you are concerned about brown spots, fine lines, enlarged pores or simply wanting a smoother, brighter skin tone, glycolic peels can be extremely beneficial for...

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