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How Soon After a TCA Peel Can I Use Retin-A?

I did a chemical peel, and now healed and peel and skin is done peeling from the process. How soon can i start using my retin-a micro, and i would...

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Washing the Face with Warm Water After TCA Chemical Peel

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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How Long Does It Take to Recover from a TCA 25% Peel?

How long does a TCA 25% peel take to recover? My dr. advised me that it takes 3-4 weeks?  I find this hard to believe since I had the peel 3...

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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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Dark Spot After TCA Peel

I am Asian of Indian origin.I had a 35% TCA about 3 months back.Overall I did see a difference in my skin texture, it looks much smoother. But I have...

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How Long After 20% TCA Peel Before I Can Safely Have a Facelift/Fat Graft And a 35% TCA Peel?

My recent 20% peel made me really red/swollen and did not even begin to really peel for 5 days and remained quite red for another week or so. There is...

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TCA 18%. Are Flaking and Peeling Common?

After having a TCA 18% peel, should one be concerned if no flaking or peeling occurs by the thrid or fourth day? If so, is it because a stronger peel...

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Pink Patch After TCA Peel, How Long Until It Returns to My Dark Skin Tone?

I have pink patchs on my face after my tca peel, how long will it take to go? By the way I have dark skin tone.

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