When can I wash my face after TCA peel/TCA cross? 1 day post. (photo)

March 15, 2018
Asked By:hopefulforbetterskin in Asbury Park, NJ

I had a TCA peel today and also TCA cross on my cheeks. My doctor gave me instructions to wash my face at tonight with Cetaphil and apply a thick moisturizing cream. I washed my face about 2 hours after the TCA peel. Did I do it too early? Did I mess up my results not waiting longer to wash my face?

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