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Dear Regenesis,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
I recommend following up with your practitioner about their protocol for shaving after your TCA peel. It does depend on the type of chemical peel, but once any peeling has stopped you should be fine to shave. Best, Dr. Emer
The peeling process after TCA can last from 7-10 days. Through out that period of time it is recommended to only use gentle cleansers and moisturize as needed. Sun exposure and products with Anti-aging and Retinol should be avoided while peeling. After peeling is complete you can go back to your normal regimen including shaving. Always apply SPF 30 or higher with ZINC and avoid sun as much as you can.Best,Dr. Alex Khadavi
This would depend on the peel concentration, prep, layering, pressure and other factors- from 2 to 10 days. Once you stop peeling and your skin integrity is back to normal, its OK to shave, Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.
I recommend seeing a board-certified doctor for the application of TCA cross. Keep in mind, a combination approach will give the most improvement to these types of scars. These types of scars need a combination of lasers, microneedling/prp, Cosmelan, TCA cross, punch excision and fillers. It w...
I recommend getting a following up with your cosmetic dermatologist for after care. I suggest a combination of serums and growth factors to help the healing with light therapy. Best, Dr. Emer
In most cases, swelling after a chemical peel and blepharoplasty resolves over the course of several weeks. Some mild edema and erythema is to be expected. I don't typically use TCA peels because I can achieve similar or better results with a fractional CO2 or erbium laser with less downtime t...
I recommend following up with your cosmetic dermatologist for after care recommendations. Hyperpigmentation can be improved with a combination of Cosmelan, lasers, Aerolase, microneedling/prp, skin lightening, peels, and skin care. Sun protection is essential. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
Yes, TCA would frost on thin skinned areas like the chest after a few coats. If you are concered please see your physician. Best, Dr. Emer.
Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and...
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