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25% TCA Peel to Stretch Marks - Raleigh, NC

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I have had 4 children and was left with sever...

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i have had 4 children and was left with sever stretch marks. open to try any treatment to minimize them... I read about TCA improving texture. I am still in the healing process so I will post my journey. If you have any special suggestions let me know. I am also taking collagen pills and frequently moisturizing as well as use of aloe vera.

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February 4, 2014
And your tummy...
If this works on the stretch marks you may have something there.  Does it sting?
February 4, 2014
It stings as much as TCA application anywhere, but the downtime is longer & peeling doesn't begin until day 7...I will keep everyone up to speed on my progress.
February 6, 2014
Sounds great.
February 10, 2014
Now it has been almost 12 days since the peel. It was more painful than a standard face peel. unsure why... but it also took longer to begin peeling. It did not start peeling until day 8 but I will say not much change in scarring but texture has a big difference. my very deep stretch marks are superficial now.
February 11, 2014
That's crazy!    I guess this one just takes a bit longer to get started.  But glad to hear the stretch marks are looking better.
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February 5, 2014
What collegen pills will you be taking?
February 11, 2014
Sana Naturals
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February 10, 2014
Any pics?
March 23, 2015
Could you share where you purchased your peel?
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April 1, 2015
Please refrain from self medicating with TCA. While you have type I light skin, and have not scarred as yet, anyone trying this remedy with olive or deeper skin risks serious pigmentation problems. Some of the effects thus far may be due to swelling and flaking of the hardness around the peel. Streak peeling like you are doing should be approached with great caution. I know you can purchase TCA off the internet, but please obtain professional advice on this matter. Best wishes in your goal to reduce stretch marks. Sometimes fat transfer with small amounts can reduce the appearance of stretch marks, and even some light-based treatments as well.
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Two weeks later...

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OK so I didn't do my entire stomach b/c I was unsure of the results, but it definatly lifted the stretch marks to the surface. Skin is still peeling & red. Very pleased with results.

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February 16, 2014
i want to ask thatt from where you made this surgery. i mean which country and city
March 11, 2014
Does the skin quality also improve? For example my stretch marks collapse over when I bend etc. You mentioned the stretch marks have come to the surface but are they also tighter? Thanks a lot!
March 11, 2014
no they arent any tighter but i plan on doing a second TCA peel 2 my abdomen next week. i will update my thread as I go.
March 13, 2014
Can you tell us a little bit about your stretch marks? How old are they? Are they from multiple pregnancies?
March 13, 2014
they are old... and from multiple pregnancies. The oldest is 14 and youngest is 5.
March 14, 2014
Okay. Thanks. Just wondering because mine are old and I was thinking of trying this.
March 14, 2014
Same. Will keep people in the loop!
June 15, 2014
And you used 25 percent tca ?
June 15, 2014
Because I have stretch marks that are a year old? I was wondering if it would work
September 5, 2014
How much is it..