Atlanta TCA Peel doctors

	Jeffrey Zwiren, MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon 3096 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Duluth		11 answers
	Dean Fardo, MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon 4165 Old Milton Pkwy Suite 200, Alpharetta		1 answer
	Carmen Kavali, MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon 5505 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Suite 410, Atlanta		1 answer
	E. Anthony Musarra II, MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon 120 Vann St NE Suite 150, Marietta		1 answer
	Mark Beaty, MD Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon 2365 Old Milton Pkwy. Suite 200, Alpharetta

Recent Answers

What Causes Frosting in the Skin with a TCA? What Happens to the Skin? What happens to the skin that is frosting? I want to know why it turns white.

A: TCA peel is a very controlled "burn"

The skin turns white because of the burning effect of the TCA, a completely normal reaction after treatment.

Carmen Kavali, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

What is a TCA Chemical Peel? What is a TCA chemical peel? What does the "TCA" stand for?

A: TCA peels for pigmentation concerns

TCA, or trichloroacetic acid, is a great medium depth Chemical peel for skin discoloration or pigment concerns. It is done in the office and generally takes about 5 minutes. It is not good for deeper resurfacing or wrinkle removal.

Dean Fardo, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

50 Percent TCA Peel for Legs? Hi, I purchased a bottle of 100% TCA solution that needs to diluted. They suggested I use 50% because my legs have alot of small brown spots as a result of me scratching. Is using 50% too strong for my legs as well?

A: Do Not Use TCA on your legs

I do not know where you were able to purchase 100% TCA but do not use this in any form, dilution or fashion on your legs. You are playing with fire. If you use too strong of a solution or if it is not properly applied you will burn your skin and have permanent scarring. I would never suggest the use of TCA at any dilution for the legs. You will be best served by seeing an experienced plastic surgeon or dermatologist for an evaluation.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon