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Should I Repeat my TCA Peel?
asked 3 years ago by dngkig in Orlando
Latest answer by William Ting, MD
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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?
1 answer to Should I Repeat my TCA Peel?
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Post-op care after TCA chemical peel
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 consider TCA 35% with or without preceding Jessner's peel under the hands of an experienced board-certified dermatologist next time.
