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Alternating Glycolic Acid & TCA Peels

kddaisyDec 11, 2010
Hi, I want to alternate between glycolic acid peels 50% and TCA peels 12%. I usually have to do at least 3layers of GA peel to feel the sting, and even that I never had any peeling/flaking afterward.I also did tca peels 12% with 3 layers and this gave me better result with light peeling.Is it safe to do aha peel once/week, & do tca peel at the 4th week mark? I'm Asian with brown spots from past acne, with fine wrinkles.I just want to make sure I do not overkill my skin by this method.Thank you!

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Dr. Barry Resnik, MD
Dr. Barry Resnik, MD
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Answered on Dec 14, 2010
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Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
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Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
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