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Loose Skin and Deep Wrinkle After TCA Peel
asked 3 years ago by wizzie in bergen county, nj
Latest answer by Bryan K. Chen, MD
Question viewed 7,198 times
Tags: wrinkles, loose
I performed a 20% TCA peel myself and ended up with a streak of loose skin, and a deep wrinkle that I never had before under one eye. What would be the best treatment for these?
2 answers to Loose Skin and Deep Wrinkle After TCA Peel
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More TCA peels would resolve this problem.
TCA peels do great around the eyes but ususally most people need 2-3 of 35% TCA peels. The first peel starts to lift off the dead aged and sun damaged layers and the skin turns dark and wrinkled before it comes off. If the peel isn't strong enough to lift it all off in one peel which I suspect is true in this case since it is only a 20% TCA, then some of the wrinkled,crinkley skin remains which can make it look as if you now have a new wrinkle or creases. This is a temporary situation and...
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I suggest you visit a dermatologist
Before you proceed any further, rather than risk making the situation worse, I would visit your dermatologist so he or she can visualize your concern.
Bryan K. Chen, MD
San Diego Dermatologist
San Diego Dermatologist