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How Many Applications of TCA are Enough?
asked 1 year ago by jam5027
Latest answer by Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO
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Tags: amount, brown skin, burning, reversal
When Can I Say That I Am over Using TCA? Are There Any Signs That I Can Observe? are there anything i can do to reverse the effects of tca overusage when i suddenly felt something bad/uncomfortable from it? is it normal for my skin to feel a little buring sensation and turn brown after a couple of hours after my last application? im using tca 5% and ive been applying it once a day for 3 days
3 answers to How Many Applications of TCA are Enough?
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How much TCA is too much TCA?
TCA helps thin the dead out layer of skin, while stimulating the collagen making inner layer. There really isn't a risk of using "too much". In the hands of an experienced physician, TCA can do amazing things. However, there is such a potential for self-inflicted wounds with TCA, I don't think it should be done by a patient. There are 5% creams available through physician's offices that are safer to use. Please give personal use some serious thought before things get...
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Barry Resnik, MD
Miami Dermatologist
Miami Dermatologist
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TCA peels by a physician only
TCA peels should only be performed by a physician. The typical concentrations range from 20% to 35%. The results are consistent and excellent and work well to reduce the signs of photoaging and discolorations.
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How Many Applications of TCA are Enough?
Repeated application of TCA solution in one setting could have doubling or more effects. Once, you have cleaned and degreased skin thoroughly, one application should be enough, at least for the home therapy.
