Stretch Marks Treatment: Stories

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After TCA Peel for Stretch Marks (At-Home)

  • posted 4 years ago
  • updated 26 days ago
  • Not Worth It
  • Cost: $100
  • USA

Picture of my thigh after 50% tca peel from online...

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.

Hello Everyone :) I wanted to let you all know...

Hello Everyone :) I wanted to let you all know that the ugly brown spot that you see in the picture is no longer there, it has completely diapered 100%
although it did take about a bit less than 2 years I'm just so happy that
I no longer have to see that when getting undressed. It was awful and I wont be doing that again. ooooh yea and just to remind you I did this on both of my thighs. :O
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Dexter New 14 Apr 2013
I've been using the Dr Max Powers Stretch Mark Treatment for 3 weeks now and I've seen amazing results in my stretch marks. They're a lot less visible then they were before so I definitely encourage people with stretch marks to try this product.
Alma Mott 3 Apr 2013
There are a few things but the two most important components need to be the ability to boost collagen production and to enhance the elasticity of the skin. The presence of stretch marks is intensified when collagen production is reduced and elasticity is weakened.
zuitalore 23 Jan 2013
D; YOU MUST MUST MUST DILUTE THE SERUM LADIES. Oh sweet Jesus. 50% is way too powerful to be done without a medical professional! You have to dilute it to about 25% preferably 15! It'll take longer but it won't ruin your skin. Do your research next time.
kristinrich32 4 Oct 2012
Ok first of all, I bet you have learned at this point in the peel seeing as this was posted over 3 years ago, that it has peeled and your stretchmarks are SIGNIFICANTLY LESS NOTICABLE! It does work you just have to keep doing them peels monthly and also use vitamin E oil a few times a day it will help with the healing process. Chemical peels also help to STIMULATE COLLAGEN PRODUCTION which is well known.
Galaxygirl23 23 Aug 2012
Hi.....something similar happened to me though not as large an area.....after it was healed well... I started using Hydroquinone creme daily, twice a day..massaging it in deeply. "Nadinola" was one I used and also there is one called " Othine " they are only 3% which is safer to use. It take time and commitment but it can help fade the hyper-pigmentation caused by the peel. I have used it along time on other things....never had any problems with it at all..............it is worth a try !! Don't give up there are things that can help..not over night though but they can help !! Keep researching online....another thing that I think can be used in combination with the Hydroquinone is " Copper Peptide" as it is known to rejuvenate and produce healthy skin cells ect...people use it for
hyperpigmentation and other things..... ect...try the combo and see what happens...give it at least 3-4 month to decided if it is working...give it time to show good results...be persistent ! if you see a positive change then continue..maybe then you can up the % of Hydroquinone creme..........This seems to be working for me and I have only been doing this for a week or so..I can see it is doing something so I am sticking with it longer term...Good luck...and don't give up or think you have no other options.....
Zulekha Khan Makenzi 17 May 2012
Hi wnat to knw if Tca peel can work on post pregnancy stretchmarks and how long will the treatment be,and how much is it goin for causes i have had stretchmarks since i got my first child and i applied all the creams i knw of and nothin has worked at all i need help and where can i buy it from.i live in kenya and city Nairobi can i get it here.Thanks plz help
degee 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...
Makenzie 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! 

j e s s 3 May 2011
obagi clear 10 its about 110.00 a bottle get micro derm will take some time to lighting up .
Opal33 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.
realnameamy 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.
Xandra 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.
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 8 Aug 2009
thank you and i will try every thing ")
Aesthetician 30 Jul 2009
Patch test, patch test, patch test !!!
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!!
TonyaMC 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 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 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. 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 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.

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