Newport Beach TCA Peel doctors

	Hisham Seify, MD, PhD Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon 20072 SW Birch St Suite 110, Newport Beach		5 answers
	Michael Elam, MD Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon 360 San Miguel Dr #207, Newport Beach		2 answers
	Anne Marie McNeill, MD Newport Beach Dermatologist 1441 Avocado Ave. Suite 702, Newport Beach		2 answers
	Daniel Reichner, MD Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon 3101 W Coast Hwy Suite 314, Newport Beach		1 answer
	David Alessi, MD Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon 8670 Wilshire Boulevard. Suite 200, Beverly Hills

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A TCA Medical Peel Given by my MD., Has Given Me a Hollowed out Sagging Skin Appearance, So What Do I Do? A TCA Medical Peel Given by my MD., Has Given Me a Hollowed out Sagging Skin Appearance, So What Do I Do?

A: TCA Peel will not cause hollowness or sagging A TCA peel will not cause hollowness or sagging. It is a topical treatment that effects the upper layers of the skin only. If you have some tightness or swelling from the treatment it should be very short term. Best regards!

Michael Elam, MD

Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

Possible Deep Burn from TCA Chemical Peel Kit Purchased 8% at home chemical peel. Instructions state that can apply weekly and so 6 days later I did because only had minimal flaking with no peeling. This time I added a second layer (making it 12.5% according to the instructions). The bottle was supposed to provide for 10 8% peels, and when I was done, the bottle was empty, but I think most of the solution was absorbed by the cotton ball I was using. Now two days later my face is still bright red with no hint of browning. I'm so worried.

A: TCA peel at home These peels are always best done in an office under the care of an aesthetician. With this said it does appear you have burned your face and I would see a dermatologist or plastic surgeon in your area for advice. It is difficult to tell the exact depth from your photographs. Don't stress to much as I am sure you will heal fine however in the future leave this in the hands of the experts. Best regards!

Michael Elam, MD

Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

What is the Best Type of TCA Peel for an African American Male w/ Acne Scarring? I am a African America male, And I have acne scarring all over my face, with the worst being on both sides of my chin. Also, what would be the best way to prepare for a peel? I plan on getting the procedure done within the next 6 weeks.

A: TCA-CROSS or DermaRoller may be better options for you than a TCA peel

In general in African American skin, a TCA peel is not safe. The change of a permanent pigmentary change is signifiant if TCA is used as a peel on your whole face. In order for the TCA to go deep enough to help acne scarring, you would get a pigmentary change.

For African American or Asian skin, you may be better off treating the individual scars monthly using TCA-CROSS and DermaRoller for several treatments. CROSS is a technique using TCA for the chemical resonstruction of skin scarring, much different that using TCA for an all over peel.

TCA could be used safely in localized areas, if you have icepick scars, using a technique called TCA CROSS, in which the TCA is just placed at the deepest part of the scar with a very small applicator.

Longer scars could be treated with the DermaRoller or DermaStamp, using Collagen Induction Therapy to stimulate new collagen to grow and fill in the scar.

You have to be very cautious and do test areas before treating your whole face. Then if successful, monthly treatments for 4-6 treatments will yield the best results with minimal risk or downtime.

Anne Marie McNeill, MD

Newport Beach Dermatologist