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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Red Marks Post-TCA Cross for Acne Scars

9 weeks ago I had my first tca cross 100% for acne scars. the treated areas are still red. is this normal and is there anything I can do to get rid of it?

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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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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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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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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Can TCA Peel Be Used on Arms and Back?

I was wondering if I can use the 50% TCA peel on my arms and back because I have acne and "white dots" under the skin. I have acne on face...

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TCA Peel Strength for Acne Scars?

I am considering a TCA Peel for my acne scars. I want to know what TCA Peel strength is ideal for the removal or reduction of acne scars, and over all...

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Can Dark Skinned People Have 18 Percent TCA Peel?

Hello, I'm a 24 dark skinned female with acne scars and wrinkling around my eyes and would like to get an 18% TCA peel to rectify this. Do you think...

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TCA Burns: Will It Scar?

I had an 18% TCA peel done a week ago for acne scarring. It was done by a trained nurse/beautician who has her own clinic & it cost me 300e. She...

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Best TCA Peel Strength to Start with on the Body?

What is the best TCA Peel strength to start with for the shoulders, back, and chest? I have many pimple scars on these areas and would like...

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Would a 12.5-20% Home TCA Chemical Peel Work for Me?

I'm a 19-year-old African American with really bad acne scarring. I also used to have really bad acne, but Murad cleared it up. However, I still have...

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White Raised Areas After TCA Peel Cross

Thought I was carrying out TCA Peel Cross on some small ice pick acne scars, but when I read back over the method, I have done it completely wrong. I...

TCA Peel or Laser Treatment for Raised Back Acne Scars?

Is TCA peel recommended for raised acne scars on my back or is laser treatment a better choice? I have a lot of acne scars on my upper back--almost a...

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How to Prepare for 8% TCA Peel Treatment?

What kind of preparations do I need for an 8% TCA peel and can I spot treat a few places around my mouth with it? Also, I want to do a whole face feel...

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At Home TCA Peel for Dark Acne Scars?

I'm hispanic and have dark brown acne scars on my face would an at home TCA peel help lighten the scars and get rid of the remaining acne that I have?...

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What is the Best Type of TCA Peel for an African American Male w/ Acne Scarring?

I am a African America male, And I have acne scarring all over my face, with the worst being on both sides of my chin. Also, what would be the best...

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Do Chemical Peels Reduce Severe Acne and Scars From Acne?

Hello, I had severe acne. My Doc said tht chemical peeling will not only reduces acne but also acne scars and holes. I had undergone 3 chemical peels...

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Can a Tca Peel Remove Red Acne Macules That Have Been on my Face for at Least 2 Years?

I used to have severe acne but for the most part is has decreased but now i have lots of little red dots all over my face that will not fade even...

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TCA Cross - Worried About Recovery Because Ice Pick Scars Look Worse.

Last October I peformed 100 tca cross on some ice pick scars and it really helped to fill out my scars on one side of my cheek but the other side the...

30% TCA Peel Made my Previous Scars Larger, What Now? (photo)

I did a 30% peel only on the area near my chin where the large scars are seen and 15% on the rest of my face after successfully doing a 10% all over....

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Hyperpigmentation Improved After TCA Peel, But Acne Scars Are Worse?

I regularly use 40- 50% glycolic acid peels 1-2x month to help with old hyperpigmentation and shallow acne scars. I wasn't getting quite the...

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Can I Alternate TCA Peel with Q-switch & Fractional CO2 to Treat Acne Scars, Fine Lines, Sun Damage & Wrinkles?

Can I Alternate TCA Peel with Q-switch & Fractional CO2 to Treat Acne Scars, Fine Lines, Sun Damage & Wrinkles?

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TCA Peel

I had a 100% TCA peel done. Small amounts were put directly on acne scars. This was done about 5 weeks ago, and it still has not healed completely....

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