How Soon After a TCA Peel Can I Use Retin-A?

After looking at your picture, I think that 20 units of Botox is a reasonable way to start, but you may find that you need some more after 1-2 weeks. I believe in using the smallest amount of Botox needed to get the job done. However, your lines are deep, so the fillers will be necessary, too....

TCA peels in the appropriate percentage (strength) and done with correct technique, can improve fine lines and can tighten the skin in the under eye area. There will be some downtime including redness, swelling and crusting, the severity of which will depend on the strength of the peel and the...

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It is difficult to tell what is going on from this picture. The best way to expedite wound healing is to keep a wound clean and moist. in many instances the skin must separate on its own and attempting to peel this on your own is not advised and will not speed up the process.

The brown mask that you described is normal with a TCA peel, along with the tight feeling. Everyone responds differently to the peel. Some have a lot of swelling while others do not. Usually the swelling goes down within a couple of days and you can apply a cool compress if needed, which may...

TCA, or trichloroacetic acid, is a chemical commonly used by medical professionals for facial rejuvenation. Essentially, it is a caustic acid that burns off the superficial layer of the skin, so there are definite risks involved. The results depend both upon application technique and the...