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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Are These Post TCA Peel Burns and Hyperpigmentation Normal?

This past Monday, I tried an at-home 20% TCA peel and am nervous about the large areas of dark burns/hyperpigmentation that appeared after the...

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Are Burn Marks from TCA Peel Permanent?

I had some patches of hyperpigmentation on both sides of my face and so I applied one layer of 20% tca solution on both patches. Pictures included....

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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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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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What is the Best Treatment for Hyperpigmentation After 35% TCA Peel?

2 yrs post 35% TCA peel. Redness persists around cheek bones. Peel was done at home with no aftercare. As of Nov, 2010, esthetician recommends IPL....

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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Hyperpigmentation 4 Weeks After a 25% TCA Peel, What Are my Options?

I'm 38 and have light skin. I was due to have 3 more peels but my doctor has advised no more peels! He thinks this is due to sun exposure, and not...

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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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Hyperpigmentation from 35% TCA Peel. Should I Wait for it to Clear Before Getting Another Peel?

A Month Back I Had a 35% Tca Peel Which Left Me with Hyper Pigmentation. I am using 2% hydroquinone which is helping. Should I wait for it to clear...

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Hypopigmentation Spots After Tca Peel? Any Options?

Hello. I'm a 26 yr old male. Two years ago I tried a tca peel (under 15%). Was done AT HOME, NOT by a doctor, very dumb choice by me. I reposted...

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Hyperpigmentation from TCA Peel (Asian Male)

Hi, I'm a 20 years old Asian male. About a year and half ago I did a 18.5% TCA Peel and it left me with tons of hyperpigmentation (some dark, some...

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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...

My Friend Put TCA 30% on Side of my Face Yesterday Now Purpleish Should I Be Worried? (photo)

She left it on for about 2 to 3 min it was a complete white frost she put on neutrazer and cold water and it stayed frosted for a couple hours. We put...

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Hypopigmentation After 18% TCA Peel

A few months ago I did an 18% TCA peel. I think I left it on for too long because I have been left with hypopigmentation in the areas that heavily...

Can a Tca Peel 15% Done Improperly Cause Dyspigmentation?

Can a tca peel 15% (also was glycolic acid accompanied with it, 10%) done improperly and not by an expert cause dyspigmentation (white spots and...

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100%TCA Cross Leaves Brown Spots, How Long for These to Go Away? (photo)

Yea there was TCA Cross done, and crazy that all the scars have raised or some just are gone but it left brown spots, is this going to be gone in time...

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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...

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,...

35% TCA Peel and Allergic Reaction After with Hyperpigmintation, How Can I Speed Up Recovery?

I had a 35% TCA Peel around my eyes and a lower Blef by a PS one month ago. I used bacatracine on my peel per my PS. I had a severe allergic reaction...

Will a Lighter TCA Peel Fix Hyperpigmentation Caused from a High TCA Peel?

About 6 weeks ago I did a 45% tca peel on a mark on my back (It was a bit high i know) and it has since fully healed, but it has left a slight dark...

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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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I Had an 8% Tca Peel Done Under my Eyes 3 Months Ago. Will time help the wrinkles & pigment?

I had an 8% tca peel done by my dermatologist for some Hyper-pigmentation under my eyes . She did 4 passes I dont remember her neutralizing it. It has...

Will Another TCA Peel Get Rid of Hyperpigmentation Caused by the First TCA Peel?

I had a TCA chemical peel at a spa and I now have hyperpigmentation on my chin. I am scheduled for another TCA peel this week but I am afraid it will...

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On Second Round of Clomid & Had a TCA Peel, Should I be Worried I Will Get Pigmentation?

I came off the pill (yasmine) a year ago to try and get pregnant, since then my skin has deteriorated so I had a 25% TCA peel 9 weeks ago which helped...

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 -...

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