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THis depends on the strength of the peel. For superficial peels, ie. TCA
You can use dilute vinegar soaks, or vinegar Condy's. Really depends on your risk factors and the depth of the peel. Additionally if you have a history of cold sores, you should be on an anti-viral tablet such as Valtrex. Stay safe. Dr Davin S. Lim. Brisbane Aust.
Although I am not aware of the TCA procedure you are describing for repigmenting scars, I am concerned about self-treatment with a potent acid like trichlorooacetic acid, the use of which should only be left to medical professionals. TCA can cause severe burns from mishaps or improper use,...
Yes this is very normal , in about 24-48 hours you will most likely start peeling, this is the dead skin cells about to lift , looks great. you will have great results
It all depends on who is performing the treatment , and if your a candidate for this treatment. In my practice we use TCA peels 20%-75% and perform one peel every 2-3 weeks as needed for patients wanting to treat fine lines , scarring , acne scarring , and pigmentation. I would also recommended...
Perhaps the most distressing part of your question is not that you haven't seen any appreciable response after just two treatment sessions, but that your dermatologist likely did not explain this to you and emphasize this to you to prevent just this kind of needless mid-treatment frustration and...
Did you apply this peel yourself ? Doing TCA at home or buying over the internet is very dangerous, and can lead to hyper pigmentation and scarring . i would follow up with a dermatologist or plastic surgeon as soon as possible.
Your skin appears to be taking its time to recover, but it is still early days and your skin will eventually recover. 4 - 6 weeks would be normal, so don't worry quite yet. It might even be longer, say 3 months as this is the time taken by the dermis to fully restructure. In the...
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