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TCA Peel for Tattoo Removal

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I'm two days in to my TCA peel. I'm a student...

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MiablueSeptember 8, 2009

I'm two days in to my TCA peel. I'm a student going into nursing and I wanted to remove this huge rabbit that I got when I was 17, I'm 33 now.

I bought it on a popular biding site for $9.95. I used a paint brush to apply the solution. After 3 seconds it started to burn like crazy, I stood infront of the A/C to cool it off. I couldnt keep it on for the full 10 minutes.

The pain will be worth it if the tattoo comes off. So far its a brown bunny very burned. I'm apply ointment to it and thats about it ----I will keep you updated.

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HAPPY603
November 10, 2009
Hi, How is the TCA peel working for you?
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Miablue
November 11, 2009
The tattoo is a little lighter. But my skin color is not returning evenly still very white with red spots.
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Miablue
June 2, 2013
I did not continue. My brown skin has some skin damage
Barbiedoll90
August 5, 2013
Miablue, omg you are brave... I think we have similar skin tone... I decided on laser for mine... Are there any future plans to continue removal somehow?
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HAPPY603
November 12, 2009
Did you go see a doctor? I am thinking about using the TCA peel on my face!!! I have a very large tattoo on my stomach and I'm thinking about removing some of it so, please keep me updated and post more pictures if you don't mind. Thank you!!
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mar1212
November 22, 2009
Hi, im also using the TCA peel on a small tattoo. Its now been 3 days since i applied it. It turned brown and it seems like it will start to peel soon. I will post a picture and update on how it looks.
HJE
December 3, 2009
I also tried the TCA peel with no real luck. To generate the kind of burn you need to remove the tattoo pigment- you are opening yourself up to the risk of infection & scarring. I am now into my 2nd laser treatment for my tattoos. When I told the Dr. I had done a TCA peel at home- he was HORRIFIED! PLEASE, PLEASE, think twice before you play around with this acid!
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