Acne doesn’t just occur on the face. It can also appear on other areas of the body, such as the shoulder and the back (also known as bacne). And just like the spots and pimples that form on your face, back acne can also leave hyperpigmentation, redness, and scars that can make you feel self-conscious.
While it is true that bacne, scars, and marks may not be visible when you’re wearing regular t-shirts or sweaters, they can keep you away from other items of clothing. This is especially true for those that expose your shoulders or back. Concealing them with makeup can somehow help, but they can be time-consuming with short-lived effects.
This only makes it important to tackle bacne and acne scarring in the first place. The treatments, of course, are different from the ones used on the face, as the body skin is thicker. The good news is it can take on more aggressive treatments or chemical formulations with high percentages of active ingredients.
Here at Cutis, we have the VI Peel Body, which is a professional-grade chemical peel designed to tackle body skin concerns. It features a stronger formula that can penetrate deeper to create true corrective change. VI Peel Body’s unique blend of ingredients can go beyond the reach of regular topical treatments.
As previously mentioned, VI Peel Body is a professional-grade body peel for all skin types and tones. It helps increase cellular turnover and stimulate collagen to treat different skin issues, giving you a smoother and more radiant complexion. It can tackle different body skin concerns, including:
VI Peel Body has four key ingredients that can target a variety of skin concerns on any part of the body. It contains glycolic acid that can instantly exfoliate dead skin cells and lactic acid that hydrates and lightens pigmentation as it firms. It also has mandelic acid, which reduces oil production and suppresses pigment, as well as trichloroacetic acid that penetrates the skin, targeting acne, wrinkles, and pigment.
You may be able to see some improvements after the first session, but the recommended number of treatments is three for most conditions. It will also depend on the severity of your skin concerns. There may be cases where you’ll need two to four peels, particularly for acne and pigmentation. VI Peel Body can be performed every four to eight weeks.
You can also expect your skin to be bronzed or flushed in appearance within the first four hours after the peel. Other side effects include redness, dryness, and mild stinging and itching, but there should be no pain or discomfort. VI Peel Body is non-invasive, painless on application, and safe for all areas of the body.
The peeling process starts between the fourth and seventh day and can last up to four to seven days. The total post-peel period is eight to 14 days. You will be given an aftercare kit that you can use at home to take care of the skin and support its healing process.
Making positive lifestyle changes and using certain medications can help treat bacne and reduce pigmentation and scarring. Here are some things that can help:
The treatment for acne can take several weeks to work, with complete clearing taking three to four months. If lifestyle changes and at-home remedies do nothing to improve your acne, it is best to see a skin or aesthetic doctor. The same is also true if you have large or painful acne, or scarring and pigmentation on your back.
Contact Cutis Medical Laser Clinics in Singapore today and schedule a consultation with one of our aesthetic doctors to learn more about VI Peel Body or find out which treatments work best for your skin.
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