25% TCA Peel Vs 35%?

December 24, 2008
Asked By:dusty100 in NJ

Is a TCA 25% peel considered a light to medium depth chemical peel? I have light skin with some hyperpigmentaion due to sun exposure and the 25% TCA Peel I had last week did almost nothing in removing the pigmentation, other then causing my skin to gently flake and make the discoloration lighter (but is still noticeable). Will a 35% TCA Peel cause the skin to shed the large brown flakes and help better with the pigmentation? Thank you.

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January 6, 2009

Answer: I am not surprised, 25% is very weak, try a stronger peel

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January 6, 2009

Answer: I am not surprised, 25% is very weak, try a stronger peel

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May 6, 2009

Answer: Maybe not

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May 6, 2009

Answer: Maybe not

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