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TCA Peel to Permanently Remove Wrinkles?
I have very fine skin and have had crows feet since I was 18 years old!! I am 42 now and had Botox for the last approx 13 years, but obviously I've still loads of lines there from the years before I started of Botox.
If I have a TCA peel, will it actually permanently get rid of, or soften these lines? i.e., Will I get a clean slate or are all my old lines deep within the skin and so will resurface?
Asked 33 months ago by
2bgorgeous in London, UK
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TCA to Soften Wrinkles
Nothing is permanent, but you will see definite improvement. A medium chemical peel, is a fast, effective way to “turn back the clock.” This chemical solution is applied to wrinkles and brings fresher, smoother, natural skin to the surface.
A TCA peel takes anywhere from 25 minutes to an hour. It works best on fine wrinkles; dynamic wrinkles are treated with other procedures.
The peel reveals the younger, deeper levels of skin. While the peel does cause some...
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TCA may temporarily decrease your wrinkles, but laser is a better option
Thank you for your question.
TCA peels may decrease the appearance for a short time, but they will return as TCA is not a permanent or semipermanent solution to wrinkle appearance. Repeated treatments over time will help with texture and slight wrinkles, but not the more moderate or deeper wrinkles.
A newer and better option for your is laser resurfacing. Doing an erbium or CO2 fractional resurfacing treatment should give you better and longer lasting results.
Good luck!
Beverly Hills Dermatologist