Scar Removal Q&A
69%
WORTH IT RATING
"Worth It Rating" shows the % of consumer reviewers
that stated the procedure was "Worth It" or not.
See more RealSelf Worth It Ratings
or Add Your Review
View Before and Afters
Average Scar Removal Cost: $1,860
Learn about Scar Removal
1,382 people and 359 doctors are talking about Scar Removal
Get Free Email Updates
Bleach After TCA Peel for Fresh Scars?
asked 2 years ago by Payal in Texas
Latest answer by Kavita Mariwalla, MD
Question viewed 430 times
Tags: scar
Can I bleach my face after having a 10% TCA peel. Will it work for fresh scars? I've only had it on my cheeks where I have these scars that I've gotten recently. I have been using the Finecea and the Retin-A combination for two months now. I just got these scars recently and have a wedding to attend.
1 answer to Bleach After TCA Peel for Fresh Scars?
+1
Bleaching after TCA peel
Without seeing the picture for the type of scar you have, it is difficult to advise you. Typically after a peel, I do not recommend that patients re-start any retinoids or bleaching products for 2 - 3 weeks. After a TCA peel, you want to be gentle with your skin and use bland products and of course, use sunscreen.
Kavita Mariwalla, MD
New Haven Dermatologic Surgeon
New Haven Dermatologic Surgeon