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TCA 100% peel gone wrong a few days after microneedling, will this scar? (photo)

Muse123Nov 20, 2018
It's been (one day) so far. I'm very worried that it will scar and stay this grayish color. It looks like a burn all over my checks and forehead. It doesn't look like it will peel because I believe the TCA was too strong for my skin and probably few days after microneedling didn't allow skin to heal quick before the peel. Will this be a permanent scar? Will this heal? I've been putting antibotic cream on it so far. What can I do on my own to heal this? No dermatologist near by. Help!

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