application of glycolic acid to needled scars

[Inkii]

Hi Sarah,

I was just wondering if it is safe to apply glycolic peels to needled skin which is several weeks old. For some reason I have a concern that the glycolic will abrade the good/regenerating skin. Can this happen? I have read that glycolic acid contributes to collagen formation and am wondering whether I am worrying unneccessarily. I would not want to undo any of the good work done by the needling and want to ask before adding it to my regime.

Kind regards,
Inkii

[SarahVaughter]

It is perfectly OK applying glycolic acid peel or anything else as soon as the skin is healed from needling, which takes normally just a few days. Post-needling hyperpigmentation may prevail for weeks in some cases but you can apply acid peels on post-needling hyperpigmentation.