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I am interested in learning if a facial skin peel will help eliminate and/or reduce...

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I am interested in learning if a facial skin peel will help eliminate and/or reduce acne scars. I have read that fine lines are reduced by this treatment, and I am assuming that not-too-deep acne scars may also be effectively treated. Is this correct?

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Skin peels can potentially improve the appearance of acne scars. The result, of course, depends on the depth and severity of the scarring and on the strength (depth) of the peel. More than one peel or a series of peels may be necessary to achieve satisfactory results. However, results will vary and will most often improve, rather than eliminate, the scars.

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