What the Best Chemical Peel I Can Use for my Dark Purple Scars Left by Boils? (photo)

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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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

It looks like you have post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.  This is very hard to treat with chemical peels as you could cause more hyperpigmentation just from the peel.  You may get mild improvement with a gentle peel such as a Jessner's peel.  However, the best cure is to break out of the cycle of what is causing the lesions (see a dermatologist for oral or topical antibiotic therapy) and allow the older lesions to fade over time.  This happens very gradually (months to years) and takes longer the lower you are on the body.