This is within the normal range of one may expect 3 days after TCA 25% peel. Keep applying emollient and commit to strict daily sun protection and you should do fine. It may be helpful to pre-treat the area to be treated with chemical peel with topical retinoid to achieve a more even peel. You may want to... more
Should I repeat my TCA peel?
I just did a home 25% TCA peel. My skin didn’t really get red and swollen. It has been 3 days and looks just a bit crusty and dry. My friend did it at the same time and she is already peeling.
I don’t know if I should repeat the procedure or should just leave my skin to heal completely? I am also afraid that my skin will stay looking older as it is looking right now since this dead skin layer is not falling off. Should I get a microdermabrasion to get this dead layer off my face?
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19 Apr 2009
Put lotion on it until and after the skin peels. Chemical peels take atleast two weeks to remove 2 layers of skin. Everyones process of removal and healing all differ. It all has to do with your body chemistry in reaction with the chemical. Hope this helps.