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The strength of the TCA peel is only factor that determines the ultimate depth of penetration. The other factors relate to the skin type, thickness, prior peels, race, pigmentation, skin prep, number of applications, and level of "frosting". Certainly these should be administered by a professional and I would strongly advise you to avoid application yourself,. especially around the eye where complications could lead to blindness or permanent scarring.
For TCA peels to be successful several factors are to be considered:The color of the skinThe thickness of the skinPreperation of the skin prior to the peelOne has to determine the depth of the peel.You can peel the eyebrow and upper lid up to the upper lid crease.
Yes a 30% peel can be done in the area you want (eyebrow) but I would do a small test area first to see if there would be any issue. Regards.
You may be asking for trouble as you start to dabble with higher concentration with glycolic acid or TCA chemical peels on yourself without explicit guidance from your board-certified dermatologist. I have seen few semi-permanent scarring from self-applied chemical peels. To get the best results...
If you are 41 and have "very white thick skin...good tone" and have already had Titan and Thermage, you may well have maxed out what non-surgical treatments can do for you. Fillers are clearly the best for the nasolabial folds and nothing gets rid of fine wrinkles under the eyes or...
TCA peels can be done on small areas of the face or individual spots but should only be done by a doctor with years of experience since you don't want to scar up your face with a home treatment. A cortisone cream should be applied 3-4 times the first day and twice a day thereafter for 10 days...
