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It's been 1 year and i still have acne hyper pigmentation scars about 10% is left. will it disappear with time and treatment? glycolic acid peels?

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Dr. Francisco Agullo answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Multiple options: There are many options available for acne scarring. Although Glycolic acid peels might help with hyperpigmentation, I like to use IPL treatments as a first line choice. These can be combined with peels, hydroquinone, and microneedling for further improvement.

Dr Stelzner agreed

Answered 2/5/2015

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