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After TCA Peel for Stretch Marks (At-Home)

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

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j23siempre
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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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May 7, 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.
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May 8, 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.
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July 26, 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.
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August 8, 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?
October 4, 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.
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October 5, 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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May 9, 2009
easily treaded with glylolic acid
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July 3, 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!!
July 31, 2009
Patch test, patch test, patch test !!!
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August 1, 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.
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August 8, 2009
thank you and i will try every thing ")
November 14, 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.
UPDATED FROM j23siempre

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

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j23siempre
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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June 2, 2013
I did something very similarly and Car boxy lightened the marks
June 5, 2013
I had stretch marks from the time I was a teenager to young adult and it caused me to have to cover myself up to prevent embarrassment. I tried various forms of chemical peels which never panned out and also considered looking into laser surgery removal but the costs and scars steered me away. I then began researching various stretch mark removal creams online and purchased a couple cheap ones like Mederma and Strivectin only to find myself dissappointed after 3 months with barely any results. I finally decided to spend a little bit more but try a product which had fantastic reviews online and came with a 60 day money back guarantee in case I didnt see results. Im happy to report that after purchasing Trilastin SR stretch mark removal cream from Trilastin.com I saw results in as little as 3 weeks and now after a couple months of religiously using the product I am practically stretch mark free and could'nt be more thrilled! For anyone looking to remove old or new stretch marks whether caused by weight gain/loss or pregnancy, I would highly reccommend Trilastin SR to anyone!
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October 27, 2013
Trilastin SR doesn't have that great of reviews...you work for the company?
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October 29, 2013
they probably do, it even sounds like a commercial you would see on tv.
June 24, 2015
If this is true, please post a before and after picture. This would help validate your results.
June 8, 2013
What about the stretch marks? are they fading?
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June 8, 2013
they are not as bad looking as they use to look but they are still there.
January 9, 2014
Hello, I have the same problem - I used TCA 30% 3 layers and my skin become darker... (I have white skin). Could you please let em know what you did, because I it's very scary for me...
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January 9, 2014
I hope you didn't apply to the face, if you did then dont ever forget your sunscreen and try your best to stay out of the sun because it will maker even darker. since mine were on my hips, I used alot of vitaminE and coconut butter and let time pass. it took almost 2 years for it to be completely gone. Hope that helps
January 9, 2014
Thank you so much for your answer! I have the same situation as yours - it's on my hips (stretchmarks...)
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August 11, 2014
Did you only use vitamin e?? and coconut butter??
August 11, 2014
No, I used hydroquinone bleaching cream (4%) and Night Cream with Kojic Acid (bought it in supersupliments)
June 8, 2013
I have stretch marks too. On my back and arms. I'd like to try some chemical peeling. I wonder what your recommendation will be. Btw, it's been 4 years (if it were not you, if it were many others, they would probably have already left the forum) so thank you for caring enough to update. Very much appreciated :)
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June 8, 2013
well what ever you do, don't use 50% its way to strong and i truly suggest you have it professionally done. i no longer do it
June 9, 2013
TCA peels made my stretchmarks look worse. At first I thought I was getting improvement but I darkened my skin. I'm black with a light brown skin tone . Also, you can't leave TCA on your skin for a long period of time. I tried. Car boxy even discounted price was expensive. It helped minimally. I no longer have the dark marks from the chemical peel. I will continue to try to lessen my stretch marks maybe fraxel.
December 21, 2013
That is because you're a dumbass
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December 21, 2013
you need need to go some where with your stupid comments. i bet the same [RS bleep] happened to you or even worse that's why your on here talking smack. don't bother to comment because im not going to waist my time talking to sum [RS bleep].
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August 11, 2014
So your dark marks from chemical peel is gone? That's amazing. I just did mine like on August 8 on my thighs and it left dark marks on my thighs I'm freaked out. It was 26% tca peel
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August 11, 2014
I meant 25
August 11, 2014
If you have a white skin, the dark spots should be gone in the 2-3 month (it was my case). I was VERY scared when it happens to me... Nobody could tell me why my skin reacted this way, but I used hydroquinone bleaching cream (4%) and Night Cream with Kojic Acid (bought it in supersupliments)
June 10, 2013
You should of used only 25% because that is the highest suggested percentage for skin of color. I plan on doing a series of tca peels on all of my stretch marks. I have been doing my research. Check out shadylane2121 video on youtube. I think that I will do her method , but instead of using a q tip to apply the tca ; I will use a cotton ball. Also 4% hq or 6% kojic acid would of cleared that mark that you had right up in about 1 to 4 months.
June 11, 2013
Thank you for post. Stretch mark s are one trickiest things on the human body to remove. On white skin they are red before they get silvery white. On skin of color I have never seen a red/pink stretch mark. Good luck let me know.