TCA chemical peel Q & A

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Redness on one side of face and chest post-TCA Peel

I just had a TCA peel (doctor mixed 35% and 20% for an "in between" strength) done on my face, neck, and chest. Only one side of my face and chest are red, but the other side and my neck aren't at all. I'm worried that I just spent...
Asked by Cindy1 | 7 days ago | 1 Answer

Can I get a chemical peel for scars on my back?

Can you use a chemical peel for white scarring on the...
Asked by obscureone | 176 days ago | 1 Answer

Was the 50% TCA Chemical Peel too strong?

I am about to turn 40, and a friend insisted that she could take nearly 10 years off of my face through a 50% TCA Chemical Peel. Everything seemed okay, but after 5 days I noticed that my cheek area (both sides) had developed a bright red...
Asked by seastar | 32 days ago | 4 Answers

Loose skin and deep wrinkle after TCA Peel

I performed a 20% TCA peel myself and ended up with a streak of loose skin, and a deep wrinkle that I never had before under one eye.  What would be the best treatment for...
Asked by wizzie | 40 days ago | 2 Answers

Will the redness after TCA peel go away?

I had a 15% TCA peel done at a clinic 5 days ago. I'm not sure but I think I may have had a bad reaction as some areas still feel hot and a bit sore when I put cream on. Anyway, I was very stupid to peel some skin away myself on one side of my...
Asked by Ange1805 | 138 days ago | 3 Answers

Can a TCA peel correct badly-tanned skin?

Will a TCA Peel restore badly-tanned fair skin? If yes, can it be done on both hands and face? What % would do...
Asked by Lawrence3691 | 69 days ago | 2 Answers

Is a 20% to 30% TCA peel effective for removing or reducing vertical lip lines?

I'm a 47-year-old female with fair skin, and I'm wondering if a 20-30% TCA Peel is good for removing those nasty upper lip lines? If yes, how many layers would need to be...
Asked by geminio | 73 days ago | 5 Answers

15% TCA peel vs IPL laser for hyperpigmentation on cheeks

Is one treatment more effective than the other? I was told 3-4 peels would be sufficient, but I'm wondering if laser is any...
Asked by km | 111 days ago | 2 Answers

Did 50% TCA Peel cause brown discolorations on abdomen?

I used 50% TCA on my abdomen a week ago. The skin initially frosted and burned quite a bit and started to flake off soon after. However the treated area also turned dark brown and has stayed that way since. I am just worried if the acid is too...
Asked by summerboy1985 | 118 days ago | 4 Answers

Will a TCA peel remove or fade my tattoo?

I am using TCA (currently at 20%) to fade/remove a tattoo on my arm. My question is, do these peels go deep enough to fade/remove a tattoo? If not (other than laser) is there another approach with minor risk of...
Asked by JLJ78 | 86 days ago | 2 Answers

Can a TCA Chemical Peel get rid of under-eye fine lines and blood vessels?

Hi. I would like to get rid of some visible blood vessels and fine lines (pigmentation) that I seem to get even if I mostly keep out of the sun. I am 19 years of age, with very light skin, and I've had laser done to remove these dark lines...
Asked by Gumbi | 120 days ago | 1 Answer

What is a TCA chemical peel?

What is a TCA chemical peel?  What does the "TCA" stand...
Asked by Anonymous | 202 days ago | 1 Answer

Are TCA Peel home kits safe?

Good day, I am interested in trying a TCA peel at 8% at home. Is this a bad idea or safe for home use? I have been doing glycolic peels at 30% with no problems at all....
Asked by Anonymous | 125 days ago | 0 Answers

Should I stick with at-home Peels for hyperpigmentation?

I have brown skin, with hyperpigmentation on my neck caused by a cut I sustained years ago. I've since had an IPL, CO2 Laser, Chemical Peel, and steroid injections, and now my scar is extremely smooth, but dark brown in color! I tried an...
Asked by Candi | 118 days ago | 0 Answers

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