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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 Peel 4 Days Ago (By Professional). Skin is off my Face and Very Red. How Do I Treat It?

I had a partial face lift (chin), fat injections and a TCA peel of entire face, 4 days ago. The skin is off my face already(I did not pick it,it came...

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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 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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Pimples After TCA Peel Cause Permanent Damage?

6th day post 15% TCA peel and have a good 7 red, painful pimples all on the marrionet area of my face. My Dr today prescribed a Tetro/mino regime for...

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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 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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Hypopigmentation After 35% Tca Peel- Indian Skin. What Are My Options? (photo)

Hi iam an indian. I applied tca peel 35% to my face.....I got some accident wounds on my face at that time which were under healing process. my skin...

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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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I Used 20% TCA at Home & my Skin Looked Gorgeous for a Day..not Now

The 2nd day my skin peeled off my face in sheets...i was so excited as i thought I would have this baby soft skin. its the day after the actual...

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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How to Reduce or Improve the Downtime for a TCA 30% Peel?

I only left the TCA 30 on my skin for about 2 minutes. My skin was not as red as I thought, but then again, I only left it on for 2 minutes instead of...

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How Long Does Swelling Usually Last After a TCA Peel?

How long will it take before the severe swelling subsides after my TCA? I have extremely tight skin, severe swelling, and a brown mask effect where...

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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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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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50% TCA Peel - Will Brownish Red Scabs Heal?

I did a 50% TCA peel on my face for acne scars and on my leg/hip area for stretch marks. I did 2 layers on all parts. My leg/hips have brownish red...

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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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After 30% TCA Peel, I Am Notcing Broken Capillaries. What Shoud I Do?

I performed a 30% TCA peel on a couple of acne scars. I was concerned that the skin was getting darker, but it seems that the skin was only getting...

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Possible Deep Burn from TCA Chemical Peel Kit

Purchased 8% at home chemical peel. Instructions state that can apply weekly and so 6 days later I did because only had minimal flaking with no...

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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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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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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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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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I Did a 50% Peel on my Chest It Started to Scab and Now Its Bubbling is That Normal?

Its been exactly a week now, I dont know what to do or if it will go away, it looks as if Ive been burned in a fire. does anybody know how long it...

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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 Sun Exposure Two Months After 40% TCA Peel Help Recover Skin Tone?

My TCA peel went horrible, and it left my face extremely light as compared to the rest of my skin, the difference in tone is ridiculous. It has been 9...

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Best Treatment for Facial Vascular Scar After TCA Peel?

Following a 35% TCA peel done at home with no aftercare, redness developed around my cheek bones and temporal regions and it still remains. This is...

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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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Will I Scar if the Healing is Delayed from a Jessner's/35% TCA Peel?

Day 10 I was diagnosed by doc with an allergy to ointment,sunscreen and polysporin and put on a hydrocortisone 0.2% cream and not put on anything but...

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Any Opinions on Using Urea As a TCA Post Peel Healing Aid?

Any opinions on using urea for Post Peel healing aid?

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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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Can Small Brown Spots Caused by a TCA Peel Disappear?

3 weeks ago, I had a 23% tca on my whole face, and With a 45% tca peel the doctor also touched rapidly and precisely some of my ice peek scars. Where...

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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?

Post-TCA Peel Herpes Lesions?

Even though taking meds I have developed what appears to be herpes lesions post TCA peel. My face was 35% and is healing nicely, However my chest and...

TCA Peel - Patchy Skin After Third Treatment

I had the third treatment of a course of four Easy TCA peels last Thursday. The previous two were fine and I was really pleased with the results....

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I'm 3 Days into my Peel and Am Getting Mixed Messages on Moisturizing or Not?

I had a TCA peel that was preceded by a jessner peel. My skin is very flaky and red. I've been given mixed messages as to whether or not I should...

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