My injector (nurse practitioner) suggested I have a 30% TCA peel for my under eye crepes. I have since read that for thinner skin you should not go above 15%. Any suggestions that can guide me? Thanks!
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Answer: Dark Circles/Eye Bags/Wrinkles -- Fillers Belotero, Juvederm Volbella; Laser Like Fraxel/Co2/J Plasma; Microneedling/PRP; Peels
A properly applied 20% TCA peel to facial skin should produce a finely desquamating peeling reaction. You should avoid the sun and use a sunscreen with a non-comedogenic base (does not promote acne), use emollients and be patient. The peeling should be all gone in a week. Although you...
Hard to comment on this post. 1.10% TCA should NOT give this picture2. TCA is self- neutralising 3. The application shape does not reflect spot application4. The scar descriptive is not reflective upon standards5. Post op peel instructions should always be accompanied with the peel- each Sp...