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Is It Safe to Have TCA Peel After Vi Peel?
asked 2 years ago by mg4mri in Sunshine State, USA
Latest answer by Sigmund L. Sattenspiel, MD
Question viewed 496 times
Tags: at-home, blemishes, ice pick scar, large pores, peeling, scar
Need advice here! Had Vi peel 6-7 wks ago w/ little results. Pores/ice-pick scars bit smaller. Blemishes all back in 2-3 days & few small cysts partially under surface emerged.
I'm 38, hormonal, fair-skinned, with adverse reaction to salicylic acid products, have no herpes, but did start acyclovir on day of peel as precaution to problems.
Now, I'm considering 11% or 12.5% TCA (at-home). Is my skin ready for TCA or another?
Other suggestions (other than Laser resurfacing. I had YAG/Erbium done 11yrs ago, created most of the scarring I have)? Thanks everybody!
3 answers to Is It Safe to Have TCA Peel After Vi Peel?
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TCA Peel after Vi Peel
In general, large pores and ice pick scars do not respond well to either peels or laser treatments. In my experience, by far the best program for the complexion and etchings of the skin is with the use of a superficial peeling program with glycolic acid. Accordingly, a 50% glycolic acid peel performed on a monthly basis with the application of 10% glycolic acid twice a day at home will yield the best overall surface results in an invasive manner with no downtime. Our program is ongoing but...
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Sigmund L. Sattenspiel, MD
Freehold Facial Plastic Surgeon
Freehold Facial Plastic Surgeon
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TCA peels
TCA peels should be done by a doctor with experience with TCA.
The depth of the peel in TCA depend on the PH, The strength and HOW MANY LAYERS.
You can burn yourself and have permanent scars.
Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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TCA Peel after Vi Peel
Over the internet, it's very hard to say. But you could do the TCA now. I would consult with a doctor first just to cover all the bases.
Regards,
Dr. Blinski
