TCA Peel

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What is a TCA Chemical Peel? 13 answers

What is a TCA chemical peel? What does the "TCA" stand for?
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TCA Chemical Peel for Acne Scars 9 answers

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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Will the Redness After TCA Peel Go Away? 8 answers

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...
redness after

Swelling and Blisters After TCA Chemical Peel 8 answers

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 You Get Botox, Fillers and a TCA Peel in One Visit? 8 answers

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 Chemical Peel Safe for Under Eye Use? 7 answers

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...
under eyes safety before

Is a 20% to 30% TCA Peel Effective for Removing or Reducing Vertical Lip Lines? 7 answers

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...
lip lines

Treatment for Stubborn Sun Damage on Neck? 7 answers

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...
arms sun damage brown spots neck before

Correcting Scars from a TCA Peel 6 answers

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...
scar peeling after

Did 50% TCA Peel Cause Brown Discolorations on Abdomen? 5 answers

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...
discoloration side effects abdomen after

Will a Burn from a 20% TCA Chemical Peel Cause Scarring? 5 answers

Can a 20% TCA peel cause permanent pigmentation discoloration? If it burns will it scar?
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Is TCA Peels Safe to Use While Pregnant? 5 answers

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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How Long Will PIH Last After TCA Peel? 5 answers

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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How to Fix Scarring, Burns from Chemical Peel? 4 answers

What to do with my face from a bad TCA chemical peel? seeing streaks, burns, scars!
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Was the 50% TCA Chemical Peel Too Strong? 4 answers

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...
redness side effects swelling after age 35-44 at-home

Can a TCA Chemical Peel Get Rid of Under-eye Fine Lines and Blood Vessels? 4 answers

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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At Home TCA Peel 50% Safe? 4 answers

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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TCA Cross for Ice Pick Scar on Nose Tip? 4 answers

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).
scar before Asian ice pick scar

Any Way to Speed Healing After a TCA Peel? 4 answers

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...
redness face skin after

50 Percent TCA Peel for Legs? 4 answers

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...
legs brown spots before female

15% or 20% TCA Peel Effective for Fine Eye Lines? 4 answers

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%...
recovery eyes before fine lines

When to Stop Using Retinol Cream Before TCA Peel? 4 answers

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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TCA Peel for Nipple Skin Tag Removal? 4 answers

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...
skin tags before nipples

TCA Peel After Jessner Peel Left Brown Spots 4 answers

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...

Cost of Laser or TCA Peel for Stretchmarks? 3 answers

How much are the costs of Laser or TCA Peel treatment on stretchmarks on calves & inner thighs?
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Can a TCA Chemical Peel Treat Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)? 3 answers

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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How Do You Prepare for a 12.5% TCA Peel? 3 answers

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? 3 answers

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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Should I Stick with At-home Peels for Hyperpigmentation? 3 answers

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...
hyperpigmentation

Is 25% TCA Peel a Light or Medium Peel? 3 answers

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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TCA Treatment for Keratosis Pilaris? 3 answers

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...
keratosis pilaris upper arms after

Whole Body TCA Peel for Asian Skin? 3 answers

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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35% TCA Peels for Raised Hypertrophic Scar? 3 answers

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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Uneveness After TCA Peel 3 answers

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? 3 answers

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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TCA Peel for Hyperpigmentation Left After Fraxel Laser? 3 answers

I've had 3 Fraxel TXs for acne scars and am fairly satisfied with the results. Now I still have some scars left plus brown spot pigmentation on my...
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How Much Does a TCA Peel Cost? 2 answers

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Loose Skin and Deep Wrinkle After TCA Peel 2 answers

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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Could a TCA Chemical Peel Cause Larger Pores? 2 answers

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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Recovering from Bad TCA Peel Results 2 answers

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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Does a Strong TCA Peel Tighten the Skin at All? 2 answers

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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TCA Peel Vs Levulan or IPL 2 answers

Which of these treatments go deeper into the skin? Which one is better for dermal remodeling (collagen building)?
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Is TCA Peel Safe for Asian Skin? 2 answers

Specifically 15% TCA Peel.
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How to Assist Peeling After 12.5% TCA Peel? 2 answers

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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How Soon After a 20% TCA Peel Can I Have my Upper Lip Waxed? 2 answers

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Is the TCA Cross Method Effective for Acne Scarring? 2 answers

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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TCA Peel to Permanently Remove Wrinkles? 2 answers

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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Can a TCA Peel Correct Badly-tanned Skin? 2 answers

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

Redness and Itching on Areas Untreated with TCA Peel 2 answers

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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Afraid I Burnt my Skin with 25% TCA Peel 2 answers

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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Can TCA Cross Be Used to Shrink Enlarged Pores? 2 answers

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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After Procedure Care for 25% TCA Peel? 2 answers

What do I need to do as part of post-procedure care after a 25% TCA Peel? Do I need to stay out of the sun?
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Are the Red Raw Spots Normal After 35% TCA Peel? 1 answer

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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Marks and Hyperpigmentation After TCA and Phenol Peels 1 answer

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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Severe Burns and Blisters After 50% TCA Peel 1 answer

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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Raw Red Skin After TCA Peel 1 answer

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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Best Peel for Hyperpigmentation? 1 answer

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...
hyperpigmentation peeling after

Is Olay Whitening Peeling Cream Safe? 1 answer

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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Should I Repeat my TCA Peel? 1 answer

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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How to Lighten Dark Scars from TCA Burn? Mederma, Bio Oil 1 answer

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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TCA Chemical Peel for Enlarged Pores? 1 answer

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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Recommendations for Facial Self-Tanner After Healing from TCA Chemical Peel? 1 answer

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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Is It Safe to Use Obagi Before TCA Peel? 1 answer

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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TCA Peel Downtime? 1 answer

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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TCA Peel for Back Acne Scars? 1 answer

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...
back acne scars before

Can I Use a TCA Peel for Sun Spots on my Legs? 1 answer

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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What Can I Use to Hasten TCA Peel Healing? 1 answer

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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Darkened Skin Permanent Normal After TCA Peel? 1 answer

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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Lactic Acid Peel Still Effective After TCA? 1 answer

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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Washing the Face with Warm Water After TCA Chemical Peel 1 answer

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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Is TCA Peel Safe on Skin with Eczema? 1 answer

I want clearer skin remove dark spot.
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Will TCA Peel for Sebaceous Hyperplasia Leave Scars? 1 answer

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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TCA Peel Aftercare 1 answer

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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Tightness and Redness After TCA Peel 1 answer

I applied a home 65% TCA peel to my neck and decolletage area. I wanted GOOD results, but I think now that I may have been too aggressive. Three...
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How Long Does It Take for Skin to Finish Peeling After a TCA Peel? 1 answer

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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