TCA can help with acne scars.

Bryan K. Chen, MD answers: Is TCA Chemical peel effective for acne scars?

Will TCA Chemical peel help improve acne scars? If so, for which types (ice pick, rolling, boxcar) is it most effective?


Bryan K. Chen, MD
10 months ago
By Bryan K. Chen, MD - San Diego Dermatologist

The appearance of rolling, depressed scars can be improved somewhat with full-face TCA peels - moreso with a 20-30% peels than lighter peels.  Ice-pick and box-car type scars can respond to higher concentrations of TCA (80-100%) applied to the base of these individual scars.  Ice-pick scars also can be treated with other methods such as punch excision followed by resurfacing.  I would seek the care of a qualified and experienced practitioner who can walk you through the side effects, potential complications and down-time associated with the various acne scar treatments.

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