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
The deepest peel in our arsenal is the TCA Peel. It can only be performed by physicians as it contains powerful but effective trichloroacetic acid to deliver intense treatment and results.• Frequency: Once every 5+ years• Downtime: Up to 2 weeks
Hello,
It sounds like your skin is sensitive. Maybe you should try a series of very light peels without dermabrasion. Bleaching agents and Retin A before and after might help as well as well as sun avoidance.
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John Di Saia MD