Houston TCA Peel doctors

Michel Siegel, MD Michel Siegel, MD
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon
7700 San Felipe Street Suite 420, Houston
2 answers
John LoMonaco, MD John LoMonaco, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon
1009 Missouri St, Houston
1 answer
Raghu Athre, MD Raghu Athre, MD
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon
1015 Medical Center Blvd. Ste. 1500, Webster
C. Bob Basu, MD C. Bob Basu, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon
6400 Fannin Suite 2100, Houston
James F. Boynton, MD James F. Boynton, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon
12727 Kimberley Ln Suite 300, Houston

Recent Answers

Can Overuse of TCA Peel Cause Premature Aging?

I have been doing 15% TCA Peels to reduce my ice pick scarring. I haven't got the results that I want yet, but I am afraid of overusing the peel and causing premature aging. Is this possible?

A: TCA peels

15% TCA peels may not be strong enough to improve your acne scars, no matter how many peels you do. You may want o seek a professional opinion in your area so you may get a stronger peel for specific type ok skin color.

Dr Siegel

Michel Siegel, MD
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon
Hyperpigmentation from 35% TCA Peel. Should I Wait for it to Clear Before Getting Another Peel?

A Month Back I Had a 35% Tca Peel Which Left Me with Hyper Pigmentation. I am using 2% hydroquinone which is helping. Should I wait for it to clear completely before I have the next peel?

A: hyperpigmentation after TCA peel

It is very common to get hyperpigmentation after a TCA peel, although it sounds like you are on the right medication to reverse this, sometimes a stronger preparation may be required if your problem does not clear with the current dose.

 

Dr Siegel

Michel Siegel, MD
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon
TCA Treatment for Keratosis Pilaris?

I have bad keratosis pilaris on my upper arms. It's not bumpy--just a lot of very red spots under the top layer of my skin. I used 30% TCA a few days ago, at the moment it's doing nothing. Is it possible that my skin will still start peeling, and is it safe to use it again or should I wait? Is TCA a good solution for keratosis pilaris? If not, do you know what is? Thanks.

A: TCA probably not the best treatment

I agree a TCA peel may remove the kertain that plugs the follicles and makes them bumpy, but  al onger-term and more gentle treatment like Retin-A and moisturizers are a better option.

Consistency to the tretament offers the best chance of long term control.

John LoMonaco, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon
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