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For the cheeks and chin, the TCA 20% is NOT enough to help with the scarring. It usually requires a higher percentage to work and requires multiple sessions. Other treatment options are lasers such as the Fraxel and fractionated C02. I would encourage you to schedule a consultation with a dermatologist who specializes in resurfacing of the skin.
Typically we use a much stronger strength of TCA than 20% for ice pick scars. That being said, I do not feel that TCA works very well for ice pick scars. There are other techniques which give better results. I recommend that you consult with a board-certified dermatologist or facial plastic surgeon for evaluation of your scars and discussion of treatment options. Happy holidays!
This is a similar technique to one practiced over 30 years ago using phenol as the caustic. That procedure did not work very well either. Ice pick scars are the most difficult to remove. Punch excision, focused laser ablation and the Fraxel Repair Laser work the best in my hands.
TCA C.R.O.S.S. Technique is done using TCA 100%, not 20%. It does work very nicely for these scars, and requires multiple sessions. There are other techniques which may be brought into play here as well.
TCA peels work by denaturing proteins in the skin. The skin should optimally be prepared for the peel with a good skin care regimen for 6-12 weeks prior. In addition, the acid when applied will denature and injure the skin to varying degrees depending how much acid is placed. If not careful, the...
Thank you for your question. It is never recommend that you use professional grade peels at home because of the high risk of adverse reactions. I suggest you go see a dermatologist to access your blister.
I do not know how much after your peel these photos were taken.. In some of your photographs, it appears that the dark areas may be just burnt superficial skin and need peeling. If this is not the case and the photos are more than three weeks old, would not do anything and...
In general, if you have had a TCA peel in the last 3-6 months you are fine to proceed with having a facelift. However, I like to do the TCA peel in the perioral and central face area. If in doubt, I would wait 3-6 months.
Tattoos are created by depositing permanent pigments in the deepest layer of the skin and underneath it. To physically reach such depth with ACID means that all the skin above it will be destroyed. If it heals it will heal with a permanent scar or may require reconstructive burn surgery in which...
TCA peel is an easy method for improving fine textural wrinkles of the lower eyelids. It is important to also use good topical therapies as well such as renova and or creams containing antioxidants and moisture. For more pronounced results Laser can be used instead. Fractional...