If you are interested in significant improvement in fine lines and wrinkles, a TCA peel 20% or greater would be a good way to go. Levulan and IPL will both address superficial sun-damaged skin, but you would not notice any appreciable difference in wrinkles. I suggest you visit a board certified aesthetic... more
TCA Peel vs Levulan or IPL
Which of these treatments go deeper into the skin? Which one is better for dermal remodeling (collagen building)?
2 answers to “TCA Peel vs Levulan or IPL”
A: While each do different things, the TCA would go deeper into the skin and induce a deeper peel.
Thanks for your question. The TCA peel, either in 25%, 35%, is by itself, a superficial peel that may lessen the appearance of course texture, but it really better for sundamage correction (lentigos) and skin refreshing. In a combination with Jessner's or Glycolic Acid, the TCA would be be considered part of a... more
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