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Loose Skin and Deep Wrinkle After TCA Peel

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?

Asked 39 months ago by wizzie in bergen county, nj

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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... more

David Hansen, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

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.