How long after TCA cross should I wait for a fractional laser treatment, and vice versa ?

December 16, 2018
Asked By:jdal360 in Anchorage, AK

I have done two TCA Crosses. I would like to do more cross treatments. However, I want to get my fractional laser treatments going. Is it a good idea to do one and then the other or should i finish my TCA cross before starting fractional treatments?

Answers (5)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
December 18, 2018

Answer: Acne Scarring -- Needs Combination of Subcision; Fillers Like Bellafill; Lasers Like Fraxel/Erbium/Co2; TCA cross; Intensif RF

1 person found this helpful
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
December 18, 2018

Answer: Acne Scarring -- Needs Combination of Subcision; Fillers Like Bellafill; Lasers Like Fraxel/Erbium/Co2; TCA cross; Intensif RF

1 person found this helpful
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
MOST RECENT
July 25, 2023

Answer: Recommended to wait 3-4 weeks in between treatments.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
July 25, 2023

Answer: Recommended to wait 3-4 weeks in between treatments.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 19, 2018

Answer: Treating acne scars

December 19, 2018

Answer: Treating acne scars

Recommended reading

Fractional Laser

Everything you need to know about Fractional Laser

  • 88% worth it
  • 133.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $1,509
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
December 17, 2018

Answer: How long to wait after TCA Cross to get fractional laser?

1 person found this helpful
Steven F. Weiner, MDBoard Certified Otolaryngologist
December 17, 2018

Answer: How long to wait after TCA Cross to get fractional laser?

1 person found this helpful
Steven F. Weiner, MDBoard Certified Otolaryngologist
January 21, 2019

Answer: TCA CROSS, angle CO2 & subcision with manual microneedling in one session

January 21, 2019

Answer: TCA CROSS, angle CO2 & subcision with manual microneedling in one session

Recommended reading

Fractional Laser

Everything you need to know about Fractional Laser

  • 88% worth it
  • 133.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $1,509
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT