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?

2 answers to “Loose skin and deep wrinkle after...”

A: I suggest you visit a dermatologist

Bryan K. Chen, MD

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. 

A: More TCA peels would resolve this problem.

David Hansen, MD

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... more

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