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.
This procedure is normally repeated multiple times (3 or more) in 3-week intervals, and you should see gradual results with each session. And after your last session, your skin should continue to improve.
Good or Excellent Response
Strength of Evidence
60% of patients achieved a good (>50%) or excellent (>75%) improvement in scarring after 4 sessions
Moderate Response
Strength of Evidence
86% of patients achieved at least a moderate (>25%) improvement in scarring after 4 sessions
Side Effects
Medium
Medium side effects and adverse reactions