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Please Explain the Healing Process from 10% TCA Peel

asked 2 years ago by Alice11 in Africa
Latest answer by Sigmund L. Sattenspiel, MD
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Tags: age 18-24, eyes, wrinkles, female, dry, healing, recovery, skin, thin

I am 24-year-girl working in a remote-area of Africa. I cannot consult with a professional, but I do have access to the internet. I have wheatish complexion, I have ordered for TCA 10% to treat under eye wrinkles at home. How much will the entire recovery take for 10% TCA? Does the skin dry and flake after?  I have heard that lower potency TCA peels take more time to heal and skin looks brown for longer, as the skin does not dry and peel off compared to stronger peels. Is 10% TCA effective for eye wrinkles and safe for very thin delicate skin?

4 answers to Please Explain the Healing Process from 10% TCA Peel

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Healing Process from 10% TCA Peel

A 10% TCA Peel, in and of itself, does very little to the skin. There may be a small amount of superficial flaking. There is essentially no downtime and there should be virtually no restrictions following a 10% TCA application. I feel very strongly and it has been my experience over the past 22 years that glycolic acid applications in appropriate strengths (50% glycolic acid peel and 10% glycolic acid home applications) are far superior in achieving improved facial skin complexion.... more
Sigmund L. Sattenspiel, MD

Freehold Facial Plastic Surgeon
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TCA peel and sun exposure

Your skin will become dry and peel/flake following a 10% TCA; this will last 7-10 days depending on how many layers you do and depending on how your skin heals. I would caution you to think twice about doing a TCA while in Africa, you need to be very careful about sun exposure following a TCA peel. If you do decide to do the the peel, Please be sure to protect you skin with a broad spectrum sunscreen UVA/UVB. TCA or any type of peel for that matter can leave you with pigmentation issues.... more
Lee Robinson, MD

Portland Facial Plastic Surgeon
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TCA Peels

The strength of the peel depend on the acid used, the PH, and how many layers you apply. Your color is probably safe for peels but I would still prep your skin for the peel. Also, remember that you are in Africa and the sun is too intense and that may cause pigmentation problems. USE SUNSCREEN, about SPF 45. TCA 10% will NOT improve wrinkles.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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TCA Peel in your home can be a little scary

The lower the Percentage of TCA, the weaker the acid. It is neutralized by water, ie weakened. Your complexion is "wheat" colored. I would be very careful because you can get hyperpigmentation after the peel. 10 % TCA will not improve wrinkles it will improve texture slightly so consider the risk benefit of doing by yourself. If you choose to do it, start with the small amount very light with barely any on your gauze and see how it goes. And than wash it off with cool water... more
Lenore Sikorski, MD

Laguna Niguel Dermatologic Surgeon

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