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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November 15, 2023
Answer: Recommended to wash face 4 hours post tca peel
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Hard to comment as we did not perform the peel. Was the application even? What was the pressure? Any drip? Was the acetone scrub beforehand or pre peel tretinoin peel? How many coats? Your Specialist who performed the peel with have their notes on the procedure. Hard to comment. For the sake of ...