How to Fix Scarring, Burns from Chemical Peel?

What to do with my face from a bad TCA chemical peel? seeing streaks, burns, scars!

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TCA Chemical Peel Safe for Under Eye Use?

I would like to do something to get rid of fine lines under my eyes. I have done an at-home 20% TCA peel on my entire face before, but I avoided the...

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TCA Chemical Peel for Acne Scars

Will TCA Chemical peel help improve acne scars? If so, for which types (ice pick, rolling, boxcar) is it most effective?

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Correcting Scars from a TCA Peel

I feel so stupid I peeled my skin way before I should have. I had a 50% tca peel, and I peeled my skin not thinking because it came up so easily. I...

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Is a 20% to 30% TCA Peel Effective for Removing or Reducing Vertical Lip Lines?

I'm a 47-year-old female with fair skin, and I'm wondering if a 20-30% TCA Peel is good for removing those nasty upper lip lines? If yes, how many...

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Will the Redness After TCA Peel Go Away?

I had a 15% TCA peel done at a clinic 5 days ago. I'm not sure but I think I may have had a bad reaction as some areas still feel hot and a bit sore...

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Was the 50% TCA Chemical Peel Too Strong?

I am about to turn 40, and a friend insisted that she could take nearly 10 years off of my face through a 50% TCA Chemical Peel. Everything seemed...

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Are the Red Raw Spots Normal After 35% TCA Peel?

TCA peel - My skin didn't really resembled leather or turn brown; it was just flaky. Now I have a few red areas that look like raw skin. They are very...

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Did 50% TCA Peel Cause Brown Discolorations on Abdomen?

I used 50% TCA peel on my abdomen a week ago. The skin initially frosted and burned quite a bit and started to flake off soon after. However the...

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Swelling and Blisters After TCA Chemical Peel

I have a tremendous amount of swelling from a medium chemical TCA Chemical Peel about 48 hours ago. White blisters have also started to appear on my...

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Can a TCA Chemical Peel Get Rid of Under-eye Fine Lines and Blood Vessels?

Hi. I would like to get rid of some visible blood vessels and fine lines (pigmentation) that I seem to get even if I mostly keep out of the sun. I am...

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How Much Does a TCA Peel Cost?

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Can a TCA Chemical Peel Treat Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)?

The marks that are a red/brown color were left by cysts. Would a TCA chemical peel have any effect on them?

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At Home TCA Peel 50% Safe?

Is it safe to give myself a 50% TCA peel?  What sort of risks are there with this type of at home peel?

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Loose Skin and Deep Wrinkle After TCA Peel

I performed a 20% TCA peel myself and ended up with a streak of loose skin, and a deep wrinkle that I never had before under one eye.  What would...

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What is a TCA Chemical Peel?

What is a TCA chemical peel? What does the "TCA" stand for?

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Could a TCA Chemical Peel Cause Larger Pores?

I had a TCA peel 25%, done by myself. I applied 2 coats and didn't noticed any frosting, however I rinsed it and used a neutralizer formula (baking...

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TCA Cross for Ice Pick Scar on Nose Tip?

I have ice pick scars on my nose tip and was wondering if TCA Peel Cross could help and at which concentration. I am Asian (Chinese).

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Any Way to Speed Healing After a TCA Peel?

Please help, This is my 24 Hr Post 15% TCA peel done on part of my right cheek. 1.- Does it look normal to you? 2.- Not very well planned and need...

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Will a Burn from a 20% TCA Chemical Peel Cause Scarring?

Can a 20% TCA peel cause permanent pigmentation discoloration? If it burns will it scar?

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Severe Burns and Blisters After 50% TCA Peel

A family member did a 50% TCA Peel spot treatment on me (I have Indian skin), and after 7 weeks, and my face looks like the picture. My skin broke out...

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Marks and Hyperpigmentation After TCA and Phenol Peels

I had a TCA and a phenol peel 2 months ago, this has left me with really bad patchy pigmentation marks and stripes on my neck. Is there anything i can...

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How Do You Prepare for a 12.5% TCA Peel?

How do you prepare the skin so you do not have discolorations or scars after a TCA Peel?

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How to Remove Hyperpigmentation After TCA?

Hello. 3 months ago I had TCA chemical peel (18%). After 10 days, my skin became dark. It's fading but very slowly. Can you help me remove it? Thank you.

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Cost of Laser or TCA Peel for Stretchmarks?

How much are the costs of Laser or TCA Peel treatment on stretchmarks on calves & inner thighs?

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Raw Red Skin After TCA Peel

A few days ago, I did an at home 35% TCA peel with a 100% cross treatment. My skin didn't turned brown and there has only been a little bit of peeling...

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Should I Stick with At-home Peels for Hyperpigmentation?

I have brown skin, with hyperpigmentation on my neck caused by a cut I sustained years ago. I've since had an IPL, CO2 Laser, Chemical Peel, and...

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Best Peel for Hyperpigmentation?

Was this the right peel for pigmentation? Should I be seeing an improvement by now? If I am still left with pigmentation does that mean it's not down...

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Is 25% TCA Peel a Light or Medium Peel?

How often do I need to have them done for maintenance? I'm 42 yrs young. I also did Botox for my lines (crows feet) and that line you get between...

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Does a Strong TCA Peel Tighten the Skin at All?

Hello there! I'm 41 with very white thick skin (good tone, large pores though!). I do have nasolabial lines and very fine skin under my eyes (so I...

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50 Percent TCA Peel for Legs?

Hi, I purchased a bottle of 100% TCA solution that needs to diluted. They suggested I use 50% because my legs have alot of small brown spots as a...

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Recovering from Bad TCA Peel Results

I had a 32% tca peel about 6 years ago. It left me with several types of scarring. Hyper/hypo pigmentation, depressions, stripe-like and a rhorsach...

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How to Lighten Dark Scars from TCA Burn? Mederma, Bio Oil

I think it healed! I am currently applying Bio-Oil and Mederma w/ spf 30 , but I just want to know, how can I lighten this scars on my cheeks from TCA...

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Should I Repeat my TCA Peel?

I just did a home 25% TCA peel. My skin didn’t really get red and swollen. It has been 3 days and looks just a bit crusty and dry. My friend did...

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TCA Peel Vs Levulan or IPL

Which of these treatments go deeper into the skin? Which one is better for dermal remodeling (collagen building)?

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Is It Safe to Use Obagi Before TCA Peel?

I have oily skin and I'm considering doing TCA peel 25%. I have terrible acne scars and cystic acne problems. I would like to know if it is safe to...

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Whole Body TCA Peel for Asian Skin?

I am an Asian and I'm planning to have a whole body peeling using 15% TCA. I already bought the solution but I'd like to ask how the procedure is...

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Can I Use a TCA Peel for Sun Spots on my Legs?

I would like to use TCA on the sunspots on my legs (see photo).  Somewhere it was mentioned on the site that TCA was to be used only on the face....

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Is Olay Whitening Peeling Cream Safe?

I'm 19 years old. Should I get peel for my face? How should I do it? What about Olay Whitening Peeling Cream. Can I use it daily just like a facial...

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TCA Treatment for Keratosis Pilaris?

I have bad keratosis pilaris on my upper arms. It's not bumpy--just a lot of very red spots under the top layer of my skin. I used 30% TCA a few days...

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Is TCA Peel Safe for Asian Skin?

Specifically 15% TCA Peel.

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Recommendations for Facial Self-Tanner After Healing from TCA Chemical Peel?

What kind of natural-looking, facial self-tanner do you recommend after a TCA peel, once healing is fully completed? I am a 29-year old female and had...

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How to Assist Peeling After 12.5% TCA Peel?

I am a black woman with medium brown skin, and am six days into a 12.5% TCA peel. This is my first attempt at a chemical peel. I did a home peel. I...

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TCA Chemical Peel for Enlarged Pores?

I'm an Afican-American with light brown skin, and I have enlarged deep pores on my face. Someone told me a TCA Chemical Peel would solve my problem....

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TCA Peel After Jessner Peel Left Brown Spots

TCA 25% 2 weeks ago & skin cracked in 2 spots & now have brown spots on face. Doctor told me it will take 3-4 weeks to heal. This peel was...

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TCA Peel for Back Acne Scars?

Is it safe to get a TCA peel of 30% on my back for acne scars? This is going to be my first time using any kind of peel. I think I should use a...

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35% TCA Peels for Raised Hypertrophic Scar?

Does 35% TCA peels help the little raised hypertrophic scar on my cheek? It was treated by Fraxel Laser for 6 times but only with a little...

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How Soon After a 20% TCA Peel Can I Have my Upper Lip Waxed?

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TCA Peel Downtime?

I can only take one week off for a TCA Peel. How many days after the procedure will it take for the peeling to stop? Will it look...

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Uneveness After TCA Peel

I had a TCA medium plus facial peel almost two months ago. When the new skin showed, I was happy with the result. But since then I am developing...

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How to Fix Burns from 20% at Home TCA Peel?

I did a 20% TCA Peel at home (Tuesday night). I might have overdone it and out of stupidity, I scraped it (Thursday morning) and it revealed a pinkish...

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Is the TCA Cross Method Effective for Acne Scarring?

Has anyone used the TCA cross method sucessfully for acne scarring? I have rolling type scars on the side of my face. Any help would be apprecaited.

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When to Stop Using Retinol Cream Before TCA Peel?

I'm 19 and am having a 20% TCA peel. I have been using a retinol cream for a month to prepare my skin. My question is how many days prior to the peel...

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Treatment for Stubborn Sun Damage on Neck?

I had sun damage (brown spots) on my neck and forearms treated 2 years ago with IPL (4 treatments). My arms responded great, but my neck only...

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15% or 20% TCA Peel Effective for Fine Eye Lines?

I've been using Tazorac for the past two years for very fine lines around my eyes, but I'm looking for slightly more dramatic results. Is a 15% or 20%...

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TCA Peel to Permanently Remove Wrinkles?

I have very fine skin and have had crows feet since I was 18 years old!! I am 42 now and had Botox for the last approx 13 years, but obviously I've...

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Is TCA Peels Safe to Use While Pregnant?

I recently started to go to the doctors for acne and acne scars she started the TCA treatments and my face has completely cleared up. I would like to...

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Afraid I Burnt my Skin with 25% TCA Peel

I applied the TCA 25% solution, quickly and I fear not evenly. In less than 1 min. my left cheek started to frost and I had too take it off, It burned...

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Darkened Skin Permanent Normal After TCA Peel?

I just had a 30% TCA peel done 11 days ago. It frosted then dried up and peeled, and now my skin is dark. Could this be hyperpigmentation? If so will...

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Can You Get Botox, Fillers and a TCA Peel in One Visit?

I have bad wrinkle lines across my forehead even when my forehead is relaxed the lines are very visable. I just spoke to a surgury and booked she...

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TCA Peel for Nipple Skin Tag Removal?

Is 12-15% TCA peel safe for breats/nipple skin tag removal?The directions have me applying Vaseline to lips, orbital eye, and nostrils to protect...

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Can a TCA Peel Correct Badly-tanned Skin?

Will a TCA Peel restore badly-tanned fair skin? If yes, can it be done on both hands and face? What % would do it?    

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What Causes Frosting in the Skin with a TCA? What Happens to the Skin?

What happens to the skin that is frosting? I want to know why it turns white.

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TCA Peel Aftercare

Today I received a 35% TCA peel from a dermatologist. I wasn't instructed to do anything special to my face prior to procedure. I have been reading...

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What Can I Use to Hasten TCA Peel Healing?

After I did a TCA Chemical Peel on my hands, I got impatient and pulled off peeling skin. Now, I have fissures and scabs. What can I use to hasten...

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How Long Until Spots Left from TCA Peel Fade?

After the peel it became black and peeled off, but now it has left spots under eye. How long will these last? I had it from professional kosmoderma a...

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Lactic Acid Peel Still Effective After TCA?

I was using lactic acid peels before using TCA peel and loved the results. However, after using TCA, my skin began feeling bumpy and sensitive. Can...

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Redness and Itching on Areas Untreated with TCA Peel

I used diluted 100% TCA Peel on several of my moles. Everything seems fine, except that my elbows, a spot on my back, and two spots on my legs are all...

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Is TCA Peel Safe on Skin with Eczema?

I want clearer skin remove dark spot.

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Washing the Face with Warm Water After TCA Chemical Peel

When can I start washing my face with warm water going to the Sauna (85 degree heat for 15 minutes) after a TCA Chemical peel?

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How Long Does It Take for Skin to Finish Peeling After a TCA Peel?

I did a 20% TCA peel 4 days ago. So far the only peeling that happened is been around nose and mouth area but nothing on the cheeks & forehead....

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Will TCA Peel for Sebaceous Hyperplasia Leave Scars?

48 hours ago I had 30% TCA spot treatment all over my face for sebaceous hyperplasia. The Dermatologist prescribed me Altabax ointment and Cerave...

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What Can I Do for a Burn from 25% TCA Peel?

Last month i had a 25% TCA chemical peel on my arm. and my lower arm has a big dark brown blotches. Does Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation clear on...

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Can TCA Cross Be Used to Shrink Enlarged Pores?

I have a few randomly located enlarged pores on my face (one right above the eyebrow and one on my upper cheek about 1.5 inches below my eye), as well...

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How Long Will PIH Last After TCA Peel?

I had a 40% TCA peel done by my dermatologist that left my face with Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (all over my face) and prolonged redness. I...

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