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Can a TCA Chemical Peel Get Rid of Under-eye Fine Lines and Blood Vessels?
Hi. I would like to get rid of some visible blood vessels and fine lines (pigmentation) that I seem to get even if I mostly keep out of the sun. I am 19 years of age, with very light skin, and I've had laser done to remove these dark lines before. Sadly though, they keep coming back, and I was thinking of getting a TCA Peel. Would it be more effective?
If so, what TCA % would you recommend for fair-skinned individuals. I am confident in your knowledge in this area as well as the suggestions I'd get. Thank u very much.
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Asked 41 months ago by
Gumbi in Johannesburg
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Fine Wrinkles Yes, Blood Vessels No
Hello in Jo-Burg,
TCA peels are a very effective way to improve skine tone, fine wrinkles and discolorations. They are not as effective with blood vessels below the skin for the simple fact they do not penetrate deep enough to do so (nor should they!).
TCA 20-30% combined with Jessner's solution is very effective and based on the degree of wrinkling you have very well may eleminate them. Prepping with Retin-A before and after the peel really enhances the results. The peel takes a week...
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New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Benefits of TCA peel on wrinkles
A TCA peel would help correct static wrinkles and skin atrophy around the lower eyelids. It will not correct dynamic wrinkles, as Botox is the best treatment for laugh lines.
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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TCA chemical peels, what it does and cannot do
TCA chemical peelsas well as laser resurfacing can rejuvenate by sloughing off layers of sun damaged skin and lessen fine lines. However, it does not result in as much tissue collagen remodeling or skin tightening as fractional CO2 laser. Broken capillaries (small blood vessels) will require a vascular laser, e.g. 532nm Diode laser and would not be amenable to TCA chemical peels.
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TCA or Lasers can help fine lines
TCA peels are a great option for improving fine lines and pigmentation, though they do not work well at improving blood vessels. If your concerns are mainly in regards to the dark lines, a 20-30% TCA peel would be ideal. But, if you want to improve both the fine lines and blood vessels, you are better off with laser treatments such as IPL. It would be worthwhile to see a dermatologist or plastic surgeon to determine the best treatment for you.
I would also suggest...
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Cleveland Dermatologic Surgeon