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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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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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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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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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What is a TCA Chemical Peel?
What is a TCA chemical peel? What does the "TCA" stand for?
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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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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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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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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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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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Are TCA Peel Home Kits Safe?
Good day, I am interested in trying a TCA peel at 8% at home. Is this a bad idea or safe for home use? I have been doing glycolic peels at 30% with no...
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 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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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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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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Treatment for Hyperpigmented Asian Skin After TCA Chemical Peel?
I tried 18.0% TCA Peel, in hopes to get rid of hyperpigmentation that I gained from moderately severe acne. However, it did not help me at all and...
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TCA and Jessner Peel for Better Results?
I have been having TCA 20% peels done so far i have had two and have had minor improvements. I was told that a combination peel would give better...
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Testing TCA Peel to Ensure Pore Size Results?
I want to have a TCA peel treatment for my hyperpigmentation and enlarged pores. However, I have heard conflicting information concerning its effect...
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How Long Before TCA Peel Expires?
I bought a 12.5% TCA peel from Makeup Artists Choice website. I have been really scared to use it, afraid that it might scar my face or something bad...
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For An African American Woman With Stretch Marks, Will TCA Peels Work?
TCA Peels for Stretchmarks and Other Markings...African American Girl.
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TCA Peel for Hyperpigmentation Left After Fraxel Laser?
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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Is 10 Percent TCA Peel Effective for Dark Circles?
I want to do TCA peel (10%) to get lighter skin, but on the contrary I have heard it causes hyperpigmentation? So should I use it to lighten dark...
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TCA Peel or Jessner Peel to Remove Scar Redness?
Is it possible to remove redness from a facial scar using TCA Peel / Jessner Peel?The scar is about 3 to 4 months old on my forehead about 3/8"...
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TCA Peel to Remove Freckles?
I have freckles all over my arms. Would a TCA peel get rid of them?
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Why Can't a Breast Feeding Mom Have a TCA Peel?
Why is TCA contraindicated for breast feeding moms? What is the effect of TCA on my baby? I'm breastfeeding, I have a 10% TCA peel and I'm planning to...
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Please Explain the Healing Process from 10% TCA Peel
I am 24-year-girl working in a remote-area of Africa. I cannot consult with a professional, but I do have access to the internet. I have wheatish...
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Is 30% TCA Peel Safe for African American Skin?
I would like to use the 30% TCA peel for my stretch marks that appear lighter than my skin tone. I am a dark skinned African American. Will this be...
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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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Risk of Hypopigmentation in TCA Cross
I was planning to get TCA Cross on my scars, but one doctor told that I risk hypopigmentation. Is this true?
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Another TCA Peel to Correct Previous Burn Scars?
Should I do another TCA peel to correct these burn scar spots? This time I'll be more careful just to the area that has the brown/red scar.
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Can I Use 30% TCA on my Knuckles?
Im dark skinned and my knuckles got really dark after using a lightening cream on my body. Will using a 30% TCA peel help it to lighten to the same...
What's Better for Pock Marks - TCA or Glycolic Peel?
What's better for pock marks, tca or glycolic acid
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Glycolic Acid Prep for 30 Percent TCA Peel?
I have a Glycolic Acid clear solution. I would like to know what percentage I should use, how many weeks should I use it prior to the peel, and how...
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Recommended Interval in Between TCA Peels?
I had developed brown spots as large as a dime all over my face due to sun exposure and hormones. The TCA Chemical peel has helped, but after 2...
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Can TCA Peel Help with Keloid Scars?
Can TCA peel help smooth my keloid scar out and remove the discoloration? I has a belly peircing and it got infected. It left a keloid scar with...
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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 Peel to Improve Brown Spots and Skin Texture?
Will a TCA Peel help brown spots/skin texture on forearms? If so, what approximate strength, I am fair skin and always burn in the sun, not...
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Does TCA 10% Peel Cause Hyperpigmentation?
I have purchased TCA 10% home kit. Will it leave brown spots and hyper-pigmentation on my delicate wheat colored skin? I wanted to use it for...
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TCA Peel Effective for Removing Tattoos?
I have a red and black tattoo on my left upper arm and I read somewhere that TCA Peel will effectively remove or fade the tattoo. I need to know if it...
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Best Products for Possible Forehead Burn from TCA Peel?
What are the best products to use to get rid of this possible TCA Peel burn on my forehead?
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How Long Do TCA 7% and Salicylic 2% Peels Results Last?
How long do the results of combined (in one session) TCA 7% and Salicylic 2% Professional Peels last?
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Safe to Use TCA Peel to Remove Tattoo on Foot?
With removing tattoos on top of the foot, is a stronger solution necessary to get results? Is it safe to use TCA Peel on this area? Will there be...
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TCA Peel to Help Dark Spots on African-American Skin?
I understand a similar question has already been asked, but I too am African American, with a caramel complexion and large dark spots on both sides of...
Safer to Get a TCA Peel After Having Milder Chemical Peels?
I have been using glycolic 40% and salicylic 30% for a while now. I am looking into the TCA peel 10%. Is it safe now to use the TCA peel after using...
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How Effective Are Frequent TCA Peels for Melasma?
I've had TCA peels for my diagnosed melasma, the process is slow but there are some improvements. How effective will frequent treatments be?
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Does a 12% TCA Peel Need to Frost in Order to Work?
I bought a tca peel on line and did a patch test on my leg. It did not frost after a couple of coats. I washed it off and nothing happened to my skin...
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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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Can TCA Peel Be Sold Directly to the Consumer?
What is the allowable concentration of TCA in a peel that can be sold directly to the public?
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20% TCA Peel Followed by 100% TCA Cross for Deeper Scars?
Since TCA Peel is applied to exfoliate the skin in uniform depth, would applying TCA cross on top of the peel for deeper rolling/ice-pick scars cause...
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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Psoriasis Risk After TCA Face Peel?
I have Psoriasis on my knees, elbows and little on calves and forearms. Can I do a TCA peel on face? Will psoriasis spread to my face after the peel?...
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Is 25% TCA Peel Safe for Olive or Tan Skin?
I am an olive/tan Persian girl. Is 25% TCA peel safe for my skin color ?
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Does TCA Peel Help Remove or Lighten Leg Scars?
I'm planning to use 10% TCA peel, does it helps in lightening or removing old scars on the legs? If so, how to i apply it and every when?
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Safe to Use TCA Peel on Just a Part of the Face?
Is it okay to do a 25% TCA peel on some areas of the face but not the whole face? I want to try it at home. What would you recommend? I want to do a...
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Advice on Using TCA Peel?
I went to a dermatologist because of acne issues, and was subscribed minocycline and retinol a but only the Minocycline was covered by insurance so I...
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When Doing a TCA Peel at Home, How Long Should You Keep the Solution on Face?
I had my first tca peel done by my dermatologist today. she put the solution on and of course the burning started immediatly. I could only stand it...
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What is the Normal Reaction to a TCA Peel on the Face?
What is a normal reaction to a 30% TCA peel on the face?
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Dilute TCA Peel or Not to Achieve Full Results?
Does TCA peel work better when pure than diluted with water or other glycolic acid, etc.? Thanks.
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TCA Peel After Accutane?
I was on Accutane about a year and a half ago for 4 months. But my acne came back a few months ago. Last month I was put back on Accutane (40mg)....
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TCA Peel Vs Laser Treatment for Sun Damage?
Which one is better for hyperpigmentation/sun damage? I've heard you can see just as much from a strong TCA peel as you can from a laser.
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TCA Peel 1 Month After Juvederm Ultra for Tear Troughs?
Should I have a TCA Peel a month after having tear trough rejuvenation with Juvederm Ultra?
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TCA Peel Strength to Use on Scars and Under Eye?
I have 3 small areas I want to peel and I plan on using TCA Peel. Area 1 is an old burn scar. Area 2 is under my right eye, which is ...
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Facial Area to Avoid in Using TCA Peel?
I am debating trying an at-home TCA Chemical peel to eliminate fine lines and give a "boost" to my skin. I am 39 years old. I don't want to...
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Depth of Treatment from 35% TCA Peel?
How many percent (depth) does 35% TCA Peel target the skin's surface? I heard that Fraxel Laser (Restore) can target between 5% and 35% of the skin's...
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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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TCA Peel for Creases on Sides of Under Eyes?
Can a TCA peel do anything for creases on the side of under eye areas from sleeping on my side (caused by gravity and sagging skin)? Thanks.
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Is TCA Peel Safe to Use on a Daily Basis?
Is it safe to use a low percent (8-15%) TCA peel on a daily basis? I just had a Vi Peel and I am trying to figure out a regiment to help continue results.
Will 50% TCA Chemical Peel Work for Hyperpigmentation?
I wanted to get a 50% TCA chemical peel for hyperpigmentation on my face, does this really work?
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Liquid Nitrogen or 30 Percent TCA for Brown Freckle?
I have a brown spot on my right lower lid that I would like to remove. My dermatologist suggested either liquid nitrogen or 30% TCA. I put the...
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Is TCA 12-13% Spot Treatment Effective for Hyperpigmented Areas on Face?
I have a few small hyperpigmented areas of melasma on my cheeks & my doctor suggested treating them initially with spot application of TCA 12-13%...
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Best TCA Peel Strength for Olive Skin?
Which TCA peel strength is best for olive skin?
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Is TCA Peel Safe After Cortisone Injection?
Can I have 35% TCA peel (one month later) after I had cortisone injection? I had cortisone injection for treating the inflammable acne last month and...
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TCA Peel for Sun Damaged Olive Skin?
I have olive skin with light sun damage, brown freckles, uneven skin tone. Is a TCA peel a good solution for me?
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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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Not Peeling from TCA Peel Mean Immunity to Treatment?
I have had 3 TCA Chemical Peels done so far, and the last one didn't even burn nor did it peel. Does this mean I am immune to it now?
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How Safe is It to Do TCA Peel at Home?
I have read people doing TCA Peel themselves. Can it be done outside a doctors office? How safe is it?
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TCA Peel to Make Skin Few Shades Lighter?
I have fairly dark tan skin naturally. I would like to lighten it just a few shades lighter. Would you recommend a TCA Peel to help me achieve my...
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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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Is TCA Peel Safe After Being on Tazorac Gel?
I'm wondering if it is still safe to get a 7% TCA peel if I've been on the the Tazorac gel 0.1%? I've done it with Retin-A, but this is supposed to...
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How Likely is It to Get Scars with a 25% TCA Peel, if Done Properly?
I've been reading all the reviews for TCA Peel and it seems that 50% of those who get the treatment have bad results. I'm afraid of being one of those...
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Redundant to Have 35% TCA Peel a Year After Fraxel Restore?
I have Fraxel Laser (Restore) a year ago. I feel the skin is soft, but the hypopigmented scar and bumps are still there. I think probably Fraxel...
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TCA Peel for Mexican Skin?
Being a Mexican woman, would a TCA peel be recommend for my skin and what percentage should be used? I am 48 years old and my face has brown spot due...
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30% TCA Peel Can You Peel Right Below the Eyebrow?
On a 30% TCA peel can you peel right below the eyebrow and above the eyelid, and does that help with elasticity at all?
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Is It Safe to Have TCA Peel After Vi Peel?
Need advice here! Had Vi peel 6-7 wks ago w/ little results. Pores/ice-pick scars bit smaller. Blemishes all back in 2-3 days & few small cysts...
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Number of TCA Peel Treatments?
How many TCA chemical peel treatments would I need? I've been told they come courses of 4 treatments. Is this right ?
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What to Do with Whiter Neck Skin After TCA Peel?
I applied a 20% TCA peel to my neck and face. Everything is working well in my face but on my neck, I got some scars. When it peeled, my skin is so...
Can a TCA Peel Be Applied to the Upper Eyelids?
Can a TCA peel be applied to the upper eyelids to tighten the skin?
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Will TCA Fix Purple Leathery Skin Under Eye with Unnatural Texture?
I have purplish leathery skin around the inside of my eyes and the texture along the path seems uneven as if healed wrong. The skin seems dull. It...
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Vi Peel As Prep for TCA Peel?
Is a Vi peel done in November enough prep for a 8% or 12.5% TCA peel at home? Vi peel didn't help hormonal acne or scarring (I'm fair-skinned...
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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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Will a TCA Peel Under the Eyes Help with Small Syringomas?
I just started to develop syringomas underneath my eyes, I have been using retin-a to help prevent/slow them down, but they continue to grow at a...
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Recommended Percent of TCA Peel for Hispanic Skin?
When medical estheticians use TCA peels, do they use pure TCA in liquid forms or are they diluted? If they are not diluted and their patient is...
Glycolic Acid Prep for TCA Peel?
I've determined that I'm a Skin Type IV and would like to give myself a 15% TCA peel for hyperpigmentation. I've read that AHAs and Retin-A are used...
TCA Peel Effective for Scars in Eye Area?
I've been searching for doctros who can remove my pitted scars from electrolysis- done on my eyebrows year ago. actually there are only 5-6 visible...
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Cost of TCA Peel in CT?
I had a TCA peel done about 8 months ago. It didn't change anything with regard to my skin texture, tone, etc. and I assume from other before/after...
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TCA Peel for Tattoo Removal on African American Skin?
I got a tattoo on my right wrist that says "know thyself" in english and a matching one that says "temet nosce" on the right wrist...
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Will a Phenol or TCA Peel Help with the Tired Look Under my Eyes?
I have pretty good skin but the area under my eyes is starting to look rough. here is a 5mp pic snapped under harsh bathroom lights. will a phenol or...
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Prescription Meds Before TCA Peel?
Do I need to take prescription meds before an 8% percent TCA peel?
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Is a TCA Peel Good for Wrinkles Under the Eye?
Also which laser is best for that area?
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Will TCA Peel Help These Lines?
Hi, I have these horisontinal lines in my forehead, that I would love to even out. The lines are a bit deeper than showen on the picture. I have been...
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Is It Safe to Get a TCA Peel After Radiesse?
Is it OK to get a TCA Peel a week after Radiesse injections? (All is well with the injections - no problems)
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TCA Peel Safe for Upper Eye Area?
I am having Hiatal hernia surgery 3/15/10 and a Plastic surgeson agreed to do a TCA peel 40% on face and 30% under eyes so I can recover from these at...
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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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Can TCA be Used on a Fair Complexion which Tans Easily?
My complexion is fair & tans easily w/ little burning if protected. I heal very well, get little to no scaring. I've been avoiding the sun...
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Environ Skin Care Products Before TCA Peel?
I have been recommended Environ skin care products prior to having a TCA peel. I have not heard of Environ - only Obagi products. Does anyone know of...
TCA Peel for Eyelid Wrinkles?
I read that tca is good for eyelid wrinkles. How close to eyelash is peel applied? Retina for eyelids? What strength and how close to eyelashes can it...
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TCA Peel for Patient Who Had Cold Sores?
If I have had cold sores in the past, do I have to have medication prescribed before doing an 8% TCA peel? Thank you.
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TCA Peel (8 to 12%) or IPL for a Little Skin Tightening?
I'm asian with very fair skin that freckles easily. I'm in my late 30's and have light brown/green eyes and medium brown hair. I'd...
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How Long After Microdermabrasion Should I Wait to Get a TCA Chemical Peel?
I am 39 yrs old and would like to improve the appearance of my fair skin and diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles. I recieved gift...
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Could TCA Cross create hyperpigmentation on darker complexion?
I Am an Indian with a Dark Complexion..I Wanted to Try TCA CROSS for Acne Scars..is there a High Risk of Hyperpigmentation?
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What to Expect with TCA Peel on Just One Facial Area?
If I had TCA Peel on just my chin or cheek area, will it match the rest of my face?
25% TCA for Back Scars (Dark Skin)?
I Am a Darked Skinned Person Thinking of Using a 25% Tca for Scars on my Back. is this strength too weak? too strong? should I be doing any thing...
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Is TCA Theraderm LA Peel System Effective?
I have been recommended a TCA Theraderm LA Peel, as my skin is very oily and can look quite flushed - would this actually help?
Should I Use TCA After Scar Revision?
I had a depressed chicken pox scar and it have gone through Scar Revision on January. However the revision failed and the scar opened up and now...
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How Many 12% TCA Peels Does It Take to Remove Freckles?
How many 12% TCA peels it takes to remove darker freckles? I have asian skin and i am tanned. What is the recommended TCA % to remove freckles?
Will a TCA Peel be Effective on an African American Woman?
I am a dark skinned black female (Naomi Campbell Complexion) and I want to do a effective chemical peel. How well would a TCA 20% peel work? I now...
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TCA Peel for East Indian Skin
Hi, I'm an East Indian of medium/dark olive skin. I'm thinking of doing a 12% TCA peel at home. How can I go about it? How soon can it be...
Is It Recomended to Do Dermaroller and TCA Peels Back to Back?
The doctor recommended to do 2 weeks after the dermaroller an 15% tca peel
Can a TCA Peel Get Rid of Sun Damage That Has Not Surfaced Yet?
I am getting a rhinoplasty in a few months and I want to do something to improve my skin as well. I am 26 and have a few light brown spots on my skin...
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How Can I Avoid Premature Peeling with TCA 15% Peel?
I have had 2 TCA 15% peels. I notice that the area around my mouth cracks and then peels first, very rapidly (in the first 3 days), with the outer...
Medium Depth TCA Peel, 35%, for Skin Maintenance?
I am interested in starting a new chemical peel regimen. I want to get a medium depth chemical peel (TCA 35%) 1-2 times per year for skin maintenance....
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Where Do I Get the 35% TCA Peel in Hyderabad(India)?
Hi, i will stay in Hyderabad(India),as my face and body are having black marks,and my complexion will be dark.can i know where exactly can i get the...
Would an 8% TCA Peel on the Eyelid Skin Near the Upper Lashline Be Effective to Remove Fine Lines?
I have quite a few fine lines on my upper eyelids near the lashline and it makes my upper eyelid skin not smooth I was wondering if a 8% TCA peel...
Will a 20% TCA Peel Get Rid of the Hyperpigmentation on my Arms? (photo)
I am Latina and have light/moderately tan skin. I've developed hyperpigmentation on my arms from a combination of light acne, keratosis pilaris,...
TCA for Scars on my Arms - Please Advise. Will They Become Better?
Hi,Had very prominant scars on my arms. 4 reasons - 1.Got burnt by boiling water when I wa around 16. 2.Left on bleach for about 1 hour and...
Can I Use TCA Peel to Lighten Body Parts?
I am Indonesian with tanned skin. After my pregnancy, my underarm, inner thighs, elbows, and knees became noticeably darker. I was 120 lbs and became...
If I'm Getting a 25% TCA Peel, Should I Be Using a Mild at Home Microdermabrasion Before?
I'm going to be getting a TCA peel in a couple of weeks. As preparation, should I use my normal microdermabrasion kit up until the peel to...
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Fitzpatrick II-III: Do I Need to Pre-treat for TCA 7, 10, or 15%?
Have had many lactic, glycolic and jessner peels in the past with great results but want to try tca for stubborn age spots.
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How to Apply a 15% Tca Peel Combined with Jesners Peel
Is it one on top of the other or one first and the other?
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Tca Peel and Anesthesia
What is the strongest % TCA peel that can be used on the face without the use of anesthesia or pain pills.
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I Want to Do a 25% TCA Chemical Peel on my Hands and Arms. Is This Ok? And How Do I Prepare for It? (photo)
My hands and arms look terrible. I'm 48 and my arms and hands look like a 90 year old. Would a 25% TCA help and how do I prepare the area for it?
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Is It Safe to Have a 25% TCA Peel Before Doing a TCA Cross Method for Scars Removal ?
GD,I had juvederm into an old depressive scar which had been unsuccessfully treated 15 years ago by a dermabrasion and unfortunately,the scar is still...
Can I Have TCA Peels if I Have Recently Had Restylane?
After my 6 month accutane course, my acne is cleared. About a month ago, I had Restlyn injected to smooth some acne scars, and now I am interested in...
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Can I Use TCA 12.5 Peel to Treat Blemish,blackhead and White Bumps Under my Skin? (photo)
I have acne about 2years and now im using the Larosett clay mask about 6weeks already,but my face seems have a lot of blemish and blackhead,red spot...
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TCA Peel Strength Recommendation? What is the Max Strength With No Possibility of Complications?
Hello, My derm. recommended a medium 30% TCA (1.8pH) peel for my not very deep acne scars. I've read that a medium peel is either a TCA 50% or a...
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Can 20% TCA Shrink Skin Around the Eyes After 2 or 3 Layers, Equal to That of a Laser?
Can 20% TCA shrink skin under eyes with one or more layers, like laser skin shrinking, as i cant afford erbium laser treatment and a chemical pell...
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If I Get a 25% TCA Two Weeks After my Botox and Juvederm Will It Make the Injections Dissipate Faster?
If I Get a 25% TCA Two Weeks After my Botox and Juvederm Will It Make the Injections Dissipate Faster?
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Dark Knuckles From Punching Bags; What Percent TCA Peel Do you Recommend?
I have brown skin.I prepare the area with 3% hydroquinone every morning, and a mixture of retin-a .05%, hydroquinone 3% and hydrocortisone 1% at night...
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Can 20% TCA Soften Smile Lines/Nose to Mouth Lines, and if So Can I Apply More Than Layer?
Can 20% TCA on face soften if not remove nose to mouth/smile lines, i know that there dynamic but have researched this in depth and most of what i...
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Are a TCA Peel 25 %+ a TCA Cross Treatment Efficient to Remove Scars ?
GD,I had 2 weeks ago a juvederm injection to treat a scar but it didn't work that much which upsets me.Iam now skepitical+pretty desperate and...
Would You Recommend a TCA Peel to Senior of Irish Descent with Thin, Very Dry Skin?
What type of individual might not be a good candidate for a TCA peel in conjunction with a regular face lift?
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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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Strong TCA Peel for Exposing Lower Layers of Skin for Hyperpigmentation Treatment?
I am medium brown complexion, I have hyperpigmentation around my waist from belt rash I had years back. I have used different creams over the year -...
How Many Times Should a 12.5% TCA Be Performed?
Hi, I'm thinking of having a TCA peel. I wonder how many times is the standard rule for having this type of strenght peel? How long is the healing...
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Does 20 Percent Tca Peel Firm Skin?
Does 20 Percent Tca Peel Firm Skin?
Getting 8% Tca Peel, Can I Expect Similar Results to Glycolic Peel at 20%?
After doing sum research,I have decided to do the 8% tca peel.I have already done glycolic acid at 20 %. The glycolic acid really changed the texture...
TCA Under Eye Peel-What Percentage?
I am interested in getting an under eye TCA peel by a dermatologist or PS. At 37years old, I have crepe paper wrinkles under my eyes that have been...
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What %TCA Should I Use to Peel Forearms of Pigment/freckles? (photo)
Should I do layers? How long for each layer? Thanks
What Can I Expect (As Far As "Stay at Home", "Pain") for an 8% TCA Chemcial Home Peel?
What Can I Expect (As Far As "Stay at Home", "Pain") for an 8% TCA Chemcial Home Peel?
Strong Tca Peel/derma Rolling/retin-a Help Rebuild Stretchmarks?
Won't years of tca peels and derma rolling and retin-a help rebuild streth marks after they have turned white? The tca will peel the dermis will shed,...
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