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Risk of Hypopigmentation in TCA Cross
asked 2 years ago by Ice Pick Scarred in Chicago
Latest answer by Michael Howard Swann, MD
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Tags: hypopigmentation, risk, scar
I was planning to get TCA Cross on my scars, but one doctor told that I risk hypopigmentation. Is this true?
3 answers to Risk of Hypopigmentation in TCA Cross
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Hypopigmentation is a risk from TCA treatments for scars but it is usually temporary.
TCA peels do help scars, especially icepick ones but run a small risk of hypopigmentation which is usually temporary. Don't let that risk detract you from improving your scars.
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TCA CROSS Technique
The CROSS technique is effective for acne scars with high potency TCA. It does make an initial wound and the epidermolysis (shedding of the top layer of skin) does appear "frosted" immediately after treatment. Pigment changes (both lightening and darkening) do occur and high potency TCA is not for all skin types. In experienced hands repeated treatments with TCA Cross offers good results.
Michael Howard Swann, MD
Springfield Dermatologic Surgeon
Springfield Dermatologic Surgeon
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True ice pick scars do not repond to chemical peels
Even Carbon dioxide laser resurfacing have limited improvement on real deep ice pick scars.
Depending on your color and how the skin is prepared hypo and hyperpigmentation can occur.
Review the medical literature on real ice pick scars.
Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon