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Does TCA Peel Help Remove or Lighten Leg Scars?

I'm planning to use 10% TCA peel, does it helps in lightening or removing old scars on the legs? If so, how to i apply it and every when?

4 Doctor Answers | Asked by Miny
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20-30% TCA peels help improve discolorations on the legs.

Leg discolorations are very slow to resolve but a series of 20-30% TCA at every 2-4 weeks  help them fade so much faster.  Sincerely, David Hansen,MD
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Scars on legs

It is unlikely TCA will work for scars or pigmentation on legs. I would discourage patients from having a TCA peel on the legs.
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TCA peel

TCA, Tri chloroacetic acid, should be used ONLY by somebody who is an expert in using TCA. You can burn with any percentage. Tca depth is dependant on the concentration and the layers used, and where it is used. Unless you are an expert Physician you should not use it on yourself, You may get an irreversible problem

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