I had a 30% tca peel. I didn't hardly peel and not at all on my cheeks.It didn't improve any flaws on my face. I can see blackheads starting to researface along with white pimples throughtout my face. Both sides of my face are very red, some bumpyness, burning, itching, and what apears to be new scars forming.What the heck is going on. All I want to do is cry all day.I paid alot of money to only look worse than when I started. I have to go to work Thur.morn.
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As the previous expert posters relate that there is NO relationship between application time of topical anesthesia an a semi permanent discoloration to the skin area applied. Look at an impure TCA mixture as my guess.
It takes about 4 weeks, maximal results at 12 weeks, this is when collagen remodels and scars are at their best. It can even take up to 16-20 weeks in some cases. As a guide, most patients require 2, sometimes 3 TCA CROSS treatments for acne scarsKind regardsDr Davin LimDermatologist, Gold...
You really need to consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon, plastic surgeon, or dermatologist. A TCA peel should be performed under the direction of a reputable physician with the proper training. Pre and post procedural care is extremely important for favorable results...
