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TCA peel went too deep - blisters - how do I prevent it from scarring? (Photo)

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sheshadworkdoneJan 21, 2017
Here's a photo. What do you think? Will it scar and what can I do to prevent/minimize scarring? It has blisters, which means it's definitely a 2nd degree burn. 1 of them is white, which means it's a deeper 2nd degree burn. I'm so freaked out. What do I do?

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Jason Emer, MD

I don't recommend doing a TCA peel yourself. These should be administered by a professional. See a cosmetic dermatologist for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer

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David Hansen, MD

I would recommend seeing your doc to evaluate the situation but usually a good prescription cortisone cream can prevent any scarring and gets rid of the redness quickly. Redness and swelling at 6 days is not uncommon and does go away nicely in most cases.

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Michael Carlisle, MD - Account Suspended

Thanks for your question. It's a good one! Because 30% TCA peel without numbing can burn quite a bit. But, unfortunately, no you cannot get the same effect of 10% 3 times. The peel works by penetrating deeply into the skin and the depth is related to the percentage of TCA. You will only get...

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