What Is It?
Deep peels penetrate even deeper into the dermis than medium-depth peels. Medium-depth and deep peels are generally necessary to achieve more than a minimal improvement of scars. When chemical peels are applied on the skin, a controlled wound healing process occurs that may stimulate the skin to produce more collagen and elastin, thus improving the appearance of acne scars.
Good or Excellent Response
Strength of Evidence
87% of patients achieved a good (>50%) or excellent (>75%) improvement in scarring after 1 - 4 sessions
Moderate Response
Strength of Evidence
100% of patients achieved at least a moderate (>25%) improvement in scarring after 1 - 4 sessions
Side Effects
High
High side effects and adverse reactions