Could a 35% TCA Peel Cause Botox or Filler to Break Down Faster?

Xanthelasma can be treated with hyfrecation or surgery, which have long term success in removal.  I would not attempt TCA peels for xanthelasma in my Los Angeles practice. 

TCA peels can improve the status of pores on the face and minimize the appearance and activity of larger active pores. I use TCA peels often in my Los Angeles practice. Surgery90210

25% TCA peels may be repeated at 1-3 month intervals depending upon your response and healing rate.  In general, I do not recommend performing a 25% TCA peel at home, as complications may occur that require physician intervention.

You mention darkening of your knuckles after punching bags. So, is the skin over your knuckles thick as well? In which case, you may be having hyperkeratosis (thickened skin resulting from friction/ shear stress) which needs to be considered in addition to the hyperpigmentation (darkening) that...

These are all good questions, but which can be best answered in person at a consultation. When it comes to TCA peels, there is no one way to do things and I approach each case differently depending on the skin type, problem areas and desired goals to be achieved by the peel.  If done...

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...