Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current review

Figures & data

Figure 1 Post-acne scars and pigmentation before glycolic acid peel.

Figure 2 Post-acne scars and pigmentation after eight sessions of glycolic acid peel.

Figure 3 Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation before glycolic acid peel.

Figure 4 Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation after glycolic acid peel.

Table 1 Classification of glycolic acid peels

Type	Concentration	Duration of application
Very superficial	30%–50%	1–2 minutes
Superficial	50%–70%	2–5 minutes
Medium-depth	70%	3–15 minutes

Note: Data from Fabbrocini et al.⁸

FabbrociniGDe PadovaMPTostiAChemical peels: what’s new and what isn’t new but still works wellFacial Plast Surg200925532933620024875

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