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Fraxel Laser a Good Option to Correct TCA Peel Damage?
I had a 25% TCA peel a year ago. The reaction to the peel caused a noticeably uneven skin surface on my forehead and left lines of demarcation where the skin cracked. My dermatologist recommends Fraxel laser as the only option to repair this. I am apprehensive because of the chemical peel side effects, which I was told there would be none. Would a Fraxel laser treatment correct these side effects, or is there a possibility for further damage? What is the realistic downtime for a repair treatment given that the TCA peel took about 20 days to recover from?
Asked 30 months ago by
arguy26 in arkansas
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Fraxel treatment can correct irregular pigmentation
However, you didn't mention what type skin you have. If you have darker complexion, you may have similar side effects from the Fraxel laser. It might be safer and be more conservative if you tried a series of retinoids and hydroquinones to correct the problem from the TCA peel. Try to seek out another opinion in one who has alot of cosmetic experience.
New York Dermatologist
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Perhaps a lightening cream?
If you developed irregular pigmentation from the peel, you might develop the same or worse from Fraxel or any resurfacing modality. Fraxel has helped many patients with such a scenario, but there is a risk and no guarantee. Have you tried prescription lightening creams yet?
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Fraxel Laser to Correct Damage From TCA Peel
Hi Arguy,
Yes, both Fraxel re:store and Fraxel re:pair laser are excellent options to improve your skin after the adverse events with your TCA peel.
There are always risks and complications involved with any procedure. The benefits must greatly out weigh the risks before you have the treatment. This is best discussed with your treating physician.
Fraxel re:store will require a series of treatments, but your skin should only be slightly swollen and red for 2-3 days. Fraxel re:pair is more...
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