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Testing TCA Peel to Ensure Pore Size Results?
I want to have a TCA peel treatment for my hyperpigmentation and enlarged pores. However, I have heard conflicting information concerning its effect on the pores. I know pore size cannot literally be shrunken, but many people say that TCA has reduced their appearance. Others say it made their pores seem huge. The risk is terrifying, but I'm desperate. Is there a way I can test it? Should I apply it to a small area of my face first and would that be an accurate representation of how my entire face will turn out?
Asked 33 months ago by
delia34 in new york
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TCA for Pore Size and Hyperpigmentation
As a general rule, you are absolutely correct to say there is no way to predictably reduce pores. Even judging whether or not pores seem larger or smaller is very fickle and subjective. As a rule, anything that bulids collagen or swells the skin will "crowd" pores to appear smaller. This is the case from swelling after any medium depth peel, and probably accounts for the reports you've heard about the TCA peel making pores seem smaller. I doubt this would be a lasting effect....
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