30% TCA Peel Can You Peel Right Below the Eyebrow?

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...

I agree with Dr. Whitt that prophylaxis would be a good idea and would suggest taking Valtrex as prophylaxis the same day as your chemical peel procedure (2 grams in the morning and 2 grams in the evening). Good luck.

Chemical peels on the arms of the medium strength, which is the level needed to improve coloration, might scar the arms so they should be avoided. Superficial peels might be done to allow topical lightening creams to be more effective. Fraxel is a very good alternative. Several Fraxel Re:store...

TCA peels come in a variety of strengths from 10% to 50% . The 10 % peel can be done as frequently as once a month and deeper peels such as 35% TCA as often as 6 months. The stronger the peel the longer the healing time and the deeper the penetration of the acid. Usually in my office we do...