Do chemical peels help in reducing scars on the skin?

Question

Hi doctor,

I did liposuction a few years ago which left me with scars. I did a mistake and used TCA 50% on them. It ruined them and left me with a dark scar. I want to use chemical peel but I do not know which one to use and which brand is good other than that? Right now, I cannot afford laser treatment. Thank you.

Answer 1

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Chemical peeling is done in mild superficial scarring. Pitted scars and deep scars with severe atrophy will not respond to peeling. A chemical agent like glycolic acid is used to cause a chemical burn and a superficial one is enough to cause regeneration, resurfacing, and remodeling of collagen and elastin fibers. Glycolic acid peel 5 to 15 percent is a good option in case of superficial scarring. What type of scars do you have? Regards.

Answer 2

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These are hyperpigmented scars (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The glycolic acid peel will work. Use Ahaglow face wash (it has glycolic acid content in it) twice daily for a month. Take tablet Limcee 500 mg (vitamin C supplement) once a day after breakfast for 30 days. Apply Kojic cream at night on the dark spots for four weeks. Use Kojic soap for a bath for two months. Avoid scratching and rubbing of lesions. Eat berries, oranges, papaya, avocado, carrots, spinach, and muskmelon. Drink 7 to 8 glasses of water daily. Use Photostable sunscreen daily at 9 am, 12 pm, and 3 pm for 2 months. Avoid direct sunlight. Regards.