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Will this procedure help with both acne scarring and sun damage?

Submitted by Admin on Wed, 01/12/2011 - 13:45
Question:

Two years ago my aunt had a chemical peel and I have thought about getting one myself. Will this procedure help with both acne scarring and sun damage?

Answer:

The chemical peel I perform most is a 35% TCA (tricarboxylic acid) peel. This is considered a medium depth chemical peel. It works well for hyperpigmentation caused by sun exposure but is not intended to treat acne scarring. Acne scarring requires a deeper form of treatment, such as CO2 laser resurfacing.

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