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No Results From 15% TCA Peel
asked 1 year ago by montreal6431 in montreal
Latest answer by Michelle R. Yagoda, MD
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I had a 15% TCA peel. No sting/frost after 2 mins. Only slight tightening. Next day I had a second layer, swiping over cheeks several times. Barely any burning/frosting after 2 mins. Wrinkly skin, but presentable, not red. Day 4 peeling started, but the skin underneath is no different! I have some ice pick scares that seem less deep, but the hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone, blackheads and enlarged porse are the exact same. Should I do a stronger peel? How long until I try another peel?
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Without seeing you or your skin, it is impossible to give you advice. This is both because sun sensitivity and skin tone are of extreme importance when one is considering a medium or deep peel, and because direct excision of deep acne pits may be a better treatment than a TCA peel in some patients. Again, without examination, it is impossible to offer an opinion on treatment.
In general, "frosting" should occur at the time of the peel. If it didn't, it...
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Michelle R. Yagoda, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon