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TCA Chemical Peel

What it is: A chemical peel that utilizes trichloroacetic acid, a common chemical for medium depth peels, with varying concentrations. A TCA peel is intended to improve the skin texture and tone of the skin.  

What it addresses:  Minor skin conditions such as:

- Fine wrinkles
- Surface discoloration
- Uneven skin texture
- Uneven skin tone

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What is a TCA chemical peel?

What is a TCA chemical peel?  What does the "TCA" stand for?
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June 23, 2008

TCA Peels

Adam D. Schaffner, MD
Adam D. Schaffner, MD
Board Certified
Facial Plastic Surgeon

TCA stands for trichloroacetic acid.  It is a very common chemical used to perform medium depth chemical peels.  The concentration of the chemical will vary, depending on the desired depth of skin penetration.  In general, concentrations used for such peels vary between 20% and 35%.  The procedure results in red, swollen, and crusted skin which peels over the weeks following the procedure.  This will help improve the skin texture, tone, and reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles and superficial discoloration.  However, it will not have a significant effect on acne scars or deep wrinkles.

Web reference: http://www.plasticsurgery.org/patients_consumers/procedures/ChemicalPeel.cfm
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