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Depth of Treatment from 35% TCA Peel?
asked 2 years ago by suki_09 in USA
Latest answer by Don Mehrabi, MD
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How many percent (depth) does 35% TCA Peel target the skin's surface? I heard that Fraxel Laser (Restore) can target between 5% and 35% of the skin's surface. Can 35% TCA also target the skin's surface as deep as Fraxel Restore?
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TCA 35% will target a majority of the epidermis and upper dermis; the Fraxel ReStore is only dermis
Thank you for your question.
TCA 35% peels destroy the epidermis and the upper dermis. It is considered a superficial peel by itself, but can approach the effects of medium depth peel if done in certain ways. The Fraxel ReStore is a laser that targets only the dermis and leaves the surface of the skin alone - this treatment works to remodel collagen in the second layer to improve wrinkles and scarring.
TCA will work on any surface you place it - so if you covered the entire face,...
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Don Mehrabi, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologist
Beverly Hills Dermatologist