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Is It Safe To Use Glycolic Acid For Redness Of Scar Caused After Abdominoplasty?

I had an abdominoplasty a year and a half ago and it heeled fine yet I was left with redness all along the scar. I have read laser will help but it is an expensive procedure. Could I use glycolic acid or hydroxy acid to peel the skin layer. Would this help at all?
posted on Mon, 20 Apr 2015
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Hi dear. I am your physician, have gone through your case very carefully and I have vast experience in such cases as yours.
Mandelic acid, Lactic acid and glycolic acid are alpha hydroxy acids used for skin care treatment.
What glycolic acid does is: PEELS OFF YOUR SKIN BY FIRST DRYING UP PIMPLES, BLACK AND WHITE HEADS. So used for acne.
Its not so widely used for your case but why not take a try. In my opinion you may use it but. To be honest, Chances of 100% satisfaction and results are not so bright.
Cautions:- it may cause some redness, itching. Also makes skin sensitive to UV light. So use cautions
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Is It Safe To Use Glycolic Acid For Redness Of Scar Caused After Abdominoplasty?

Hi dear. I am your physician, have gone through your case very carefully and I have vast experience in such cases as yours. Mandelic acid, Lactic acid and glycolic acid are alpha hydroxy acids used for skin care treatment. What glycolic acid does is: PEELS OFF YOUR SKIN BY FIRST DRYING UP PIMPLES, BLACK AND WHITE HEADS. So used for acne. Its not so widely used for your case but why not take a try. In my opinion you may use it but. To be honest, Chances of 100% satisfaction and results are not so bright. Cautions:- it may cause some redness, itching. Also makes skin sensitive to UV light. So use cautions