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After 30% TCA Peel, I Am Notcing Broken Capillaries. What Shoud I Do?
asked 1 year ago by santa rosa9253 in santa rosa, ca
Latest answer by Laurie Jacobson, MD
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Tags: age 35-44, face, female, broken capillaries, darkening
I performed a 30% TCA peel on a couple of acne scars. I was concerned that the skin was getting darker, but it seems that the skin was only getting darker because it was drying up and getting ready to peel. However, today I noticed under the peeling skin, I am forming broken capillaries. What should I do?
2 answers to After 30% TCA Peel, I Am Notcing Broken Capillaries. What Shoud I Do?
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Wait until you heal to decide
You may just be going through a recovery phase post-peel right now depending on how long ago your peel was. I would wait until you are completely healed until you consider treatment of the residual redness. If you still have residual redness or some form of scarring 6 weeks post peel, consider a pulsed dye laser (like the Candela V-beam) or Fraxel if it's more like scar tissue that remains. Make sure you are avoiding sun, wearing sunscreen, not manipulating the skin...
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Laurie Jacobson, MD
Seattle Dermatologist
Seattle Dermatologist
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This looks like excoriations
It is most important to avoid picking at the skin, especially after a chemical peel. Keeping any crusts moist prevent complications as well. I am not a fan of glycolic acid for active acne, as any area of inadequate neutralization can result in lots of crusting. I far prefer salicylic acid, especially the Teraplex peel. If the telagiectasia does not resolve in 3-4 weeks, look into IPL, Varilite or Pulsed Dye Laser.
