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After TCA Peel for Stretch Marks (At-Home)

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Updated 2 Jul 2009
Posted 4 May 2009
Not Worth It
Spent: $100 in USA

Picture of my thigh after 50% tca peel from online store (was done on both thighs). My reason for doing this was to lighten up my many stretch marks but made it 100x worse as you can see.

It has been about 2 months now and it has only lightened up a bit because i have been applying Vit E. Will the scars fade away with time or is this someting im going to have to live with? I dont want to have to see a Dr because it is very embarrassing. I will definitely not try this again. Someone please help.

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TonyaMC (1 post) 6 May 2009
First of all, you should never ever do a chemical that strong at home, it can be very dangerous. Second, how did you buy it online? You should always see a profesional for something like that.
j23siempre (5 posts) 8 May 2009
yes i bought it online. i did one application but it didnt do much so i did one more. it burned like hell and when it peeled it left pink spots,then turned brown.
Help. (unregistered guest) 26 Jul 2009
Are you still reading this? I have some tips. The person below, has some good ideas. I can add to that. I will say, I disagree, that they shouldn't be allowed online. I knew the risk but I too was impatient and because of that, I too burned my skin. It's a lesson to both of us. Also to the other user; it's available online. It's not illegal. Ebay is one example. I have used peels safely on other areas no problem. I only burned because I wanted my stretch marks to fade quicker. I learned my lesson. I cleared up my discoloration. I only burned my skin, the 2nd time. I saw that my 1st application was so successful, I got greedy and impatient. I soaked the cotton/gauge too much and kept going over the area. I also kept it on long. I used way higher than 50%. When 'you' order online, it states all the risks. Then when the order comes, they again, give instructions and risks. What I did was a no, no. It clearly states that. It was my fault and I dealt with it. One of my area, is exactly where hers is. I had way more areas. I didn't freak or worry. I just found ways to clear it up. So if mine is gone, I am sure hers will too.
j23siempre (5 posts) 8 Aug 2009
ooooo wow thanx for your comment:) so there is hope. please tell me what u did to clear it up. I have been using palmers and vit E. how long Did yours take to clear up? ooooo yea and of coarse did the strech marks lighten up or look better at least?
Help. (1 post) 4 Oct 2010
Help, again. Sorry really late, didn't remember about this site. What I did was use, exfoliating loofah, Vitamin E, Emo Cort, bleaching/fading cream. I used the Vitamin E Pills and Emo Cort more. I finally got rid of mine after almost 2 years. I also recently used Peels again on those areas(was still using peels on face and scars on legs with no problems). Yes, the peel worked for me on my stretch marks, especially on my hips. I still have a bit on the upper thigh area but barely noticeable. My trouble area is my arms but that is because I didn't continue the peels there. I was too focused on getting rid of the scars I caused. I hope this helps and don't give up. It takes patience and dedication. Btw, I mixed the Vitamin E Pills and Emo Cort together in my hands and rubbed. You can get a prescription from your Doctor. I would also use them separately. I liked to switch it up and not let my skin get use to each product/method.
j23siempre (5 posts) 5 Oct 2010
Thank you so much and Im happy to say that it is barley noticable now yeeeey ") it did take a very long time to fade away but it looks way better then it did before. If I can ever find my camera charger I will post a new picture.
dsaasd (unregistered guest) 9 May 2009
easily treaded with glylolic acid
cristy (unregistered guest) 3 Jul 2009
Dont be afraid to see someone about this,your not the first. This should NOT be available on-line. Lactic acids and bleaching creams will help fade this, also Hydroquinone will help. DO NOT GO IN THE SUN OR TANNING BED. good luck!!
Aesthetician (10 posts) 30 Jul 2009
Patch test, patch test, patch test !!!
Selfcare (unregistered guest) 1 Aug 2009
Try a skin lightening lotion or gel that contains hydroquinone and an exfoliant. Paula's Choice has two kinds: One has 2% hydroquinone with 2% beta hydroxy acid, and the other has 2% hydroquinone with 7% alpha hydroxy acid. You have to be patient and apply the treatment twice a day for 8 weeks, and avoid exposure to daylight in the area that's being treated. Good luck and God bless.
j23siempre (5 posts) 8 Aug 2009
thank you and i will try every thing ")
Xandra (1 post) 14 Nov 2009
Did you dilute with water? You cannot put TCA 50% on your skin without diluting it. That concentration is far too high. In time, it will fade.
realnameamy (2 posts) 15 Nov 2009
My skin does it from Vit. e. Try using aloe. Exfoliate with sugar mixed with olive oil 2x week. Your skin will eventually return.
Chris The Stylist (22 posts) 26 Mar 2010
Vitamin E will not help. You need to see a doctor, because you've given yourself permanent burn scars. Trying to do a medical procedure like this at home is incredibly dangerous, as you have discovered.
j e s s (2 posts) 3 May 2011
obagi clear 10 its about 110.00 a bottle get micro derm will take some time to lighting up .
Makenzie (Community Manager - 451 posts) 5 Jul 2011

I'm glad to see that your skin went back to normal. Hopefully 100%? If anything like that happens in the future, you should not be afraid to see a doctor. Trust me, they've seen it before, and probably seen worse! 

degee (178 posts) 27 Jan 2012
Wow ladies, I am so glad you posted your comments on stretch marks, I just had a TT and have some stretch marks remaining and was thinking if there is anyway to get rid of them, my PS said nothing will help, I am waiting to heal before I try anything, good luck to all of you...

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