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I Have Done Tca Peel 5 Sessions 3 More Are Remaining I Didnt See Much Improvement Shall I Go in for Fraxel Laser is It Safe
asked 1 year ago by shoeb aziz in dubai
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
Question viewed 132 times
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3 answers to I Have Done Tca Peel 5 Sessions 3 More Are Remaining I Didnt See Much Improvement Shall I Go in for Fraxel Laser is It Safe
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Tca chemical peel vs. fraxel laser
It depends on what you're trying to accomplish. If the texture needs improvement then your answer is a good precursor of what to see occur later. A chemical peel may provide excellent benefit. Fraxel Restotre may go deeper than a medium peel. See an experienced resurfacing expert.
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Chemical Peel for Skin Resurfacing
Chemical peels are generally a very reliable method of resurfacing the skin and improving the tone and texture. However, the key is to pair the right peel with the level of resurfacing that you need. In other words, if you have significant sun damage and deep wrinkles, using a series of superficial peels will never result in any meaningful change. However, if you are in your 30s or early 40s and have mild to moderate sun damage and skin aging, a series of the appropriate chemical...
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Amir M. Karam, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
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TCA peels
You say that you have had 5 TCA peels with little result. Clearly these are not being done by a physician. These are probably low concentration TCA. The 35% TCA gets dramatic results but is a medium depth peel with significant peeling. So by all means if you have 3 treatments left and want more dramatic results you need to discuss with your DOCTOR what would be the next best treatment for you. More aggressive TCA v Fraxel v other resurfacing lasers. ...
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Shawn Allen, MD
Boulder Dermatologist
Boulder Dermatologist