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Self-administered 11% TCA Peel, Permanent Scarring?

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Is this permanent???? Is there anything I can do...

lala808January 6, 2010
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Is this permanent???? Is there anything I can do now or is the damage done? I've been drenching it with hydrocortisone cream, vitamin E, neosporin... Can I expect that maybe this will heal once it drys up and sheds?

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hhaass
January 18, 2010
I think the Tca you are using is stronger than 11% ,but don't worry after few days you will notice that your skin become dry and start to peel its will take about week.
joiegirl
January 20, 2010
How long ago did you do this and has it gotten better yet? It doesn't look as if it will scar, it can remain pink for quite a while. Time will heal it I believe. It may take up to a year. Keep sunscreen on it religously! Try not to worry. Try some mederma or emu oil as well.
joiegirl
January 20, 2010
How long ago did you do this and has it gotten better yet? It doesn't look as if it will scar, it can remain pink for quite a while. Time will heal it I believe. It may take up to a year. Keep sunscreen on it religously! try not to worry. Try Mederma and or Emu oil as well. I have read that vit. E could hurt healing, so don't use that.
jojo_1234
January 31, 2010
Hi, my case is even worse, i used 21% TCA peel, bought from makeupartist choice, hoping to peel 2 hyperpigmented are on my face last Oct (2009), it immediately burn my skin, my skin was bloody red like bleeding, and after it healed up some time later, about a week or so, it leaves my skin black mark, i was so sad, it was much darker then my orginal hyperpigmentation, so i used Malederm trying to lighten its color, about a month's time it has much,i guess abt 50%, improved, but the dark color is still there on my face, still using Malederm until now for several months, guess is 70% improved, i just start using IPL in beauty salon, and a little improved.
grly542
February 12, 2010
If the two pictures are of different times- it already seems as thought the redness is fading. It should go away completely in a few days
hbbiker10
February 28, 2010
don't worry. i made the exact same mistake as you. it took about 3 months and my face returned to being completely normal. looked the same it did before i messed it up. use neutrogena 100spf sunblock whenever you leave the house. even if you are just going to your car or stepping out to get the morning paper. you'll see that wearing this sunblock at all times it will heal quickly with no permanent damage. you'll be just fine. trust me, i went through this too and i was pretty scared but no permanent damage. you'll have your face back soon.
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missfortune
September 20, 2010
OMG. Thanks for posting this!
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I did a 11% TCA peel a couple days ago and the...

lala808December 31, 2009
I did a 11% TCA peel a couple days ago and the results were not good.. Underneath the flaking dry skin was: Blotchy, raw, larger pores than I began with and even darkening of my scars..although texture was baby smooth.. Petrified and infuriated, I decided to do something really dumb and try again (logic being I needed it stronger to work) So I dabbed 2 quick coats of the 11% ontop of the fresh raw skin (stupid I know).. It immediately frosted and almost immediately (less than a minute) I neutralized with baking soda. I am now left with a very very deep red color that appeared almost immediately after washing off the TCA - and it's showing no signs of lightening.I'm just worried because I have never read anything about putting TCA peel on already freshly peeled skin, and how deep I might have actually went by doing this.I did this peel to restore my skintone, treat shallow acne scars and shrink my pores. The opposite happened, I should have listened to friends and just gone to a professional, and now I'm faced with even more skin issues than I started with...If I had any suggestions for anyone out there looking to play doctor on their own face, it would be not to. The derms get paid for a reason!

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Karenlee39
November 5, 2014
Hi there don't worry it will all heal trust me I did one and my gosh you should of seen me I thought I had ...... my skin but all little time later and I am very happy and to be honest I have been to a professional and its no different you have just scared your self all so if you do one again then blue belle ebay they are very good and trust and full of excellent info oh year go and get your self some Germolene this will heal you keep your chin up and think it will all get better.x
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Lillyface
November 25, 2014
I like your common sense approach. Yes, you burned fresh skin. The redness will go away but you must be super gentle on your skin. Cortisone 10 will help in the near term. Brown skin means that you will form a crust that must be kept moist to avoid cracking. Please please do not pick at the peeling skin. When possible, apply vitamin c. Choose one that is not irritating. Stay out of the sun. This will take 4-6 weeks for results. Be patient. See a professional. Good luck.
kgrech
August 31, 2015
I did the same, and the redness won't subside
lisavazza14
November 11, 2019
You should tart using Mederma fir scars tyt will help
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