Chemical Peels (Medium-depth Peels)

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What Is It?

Medium-depth peels penetrate deeper into the skin than superficial peels, damaging the whole epidermis (outermost layer of skin) as well as the papillary dermis (the top part of the dermis, just below the epidermis). 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

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60% of patients achieved a good (>50%) or excellent (>75%) improvement in scarring after 3 sessions

Moderate Response

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86% of patients achieved at least a moderate (>25%) improvement in scarring after 3 sessions
▸ Based on These Clinical Studies & Trials
▾ Based on These Clinical Studies & Trials
  1. Puri, N. Efficacy of modified Jessner’s peel and 20% TCA versus 20% TCA peel alone for the treatment of acne scars. J Cutan Aesthet Surg 8, 42–45 (2015).
  2. Al-Waiz, M. M. & Al-Sharqi, A. I. Medium-depth chemical peels in the treatment of acne scars in dark-skinned individuals. Dermatol Surg 28, 383–387 (2002).

Side Effects

Medium
Medium side effects and adverse reactions

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