TCA Peel 30% on my neck. It left bright pink skin after peeling. How long will this pink skin last? Is this permanent? (Photo)

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This was done 6 days ago and Everything was fine until it started peeling. With bright PINK skin under instead of my normal skin. I'm positive my neck will never be normal again and will need plastic surgery. I use Neosporin and Cetaphil , Aquaphor sometimes. What should i do? I will get surgery immediately if needed..

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

30% is very strong for a dark skinned patient.  Please see an expert for wound care at this time.  Best, Dr. Emer

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

Your skin type is dark, and hence the chances of skin colour changes following TCA peel at this concentration is very high ( almost 100%), you will heal with skin darkening. Hopefully with early wound care, scarring can be minimal. The use of dressings, infection prevention and then low energy laser devices can be helpful in the next few weeks. Be guided by your plastics or dermatologistDr Davin Lim Laser and aesthetic dermatologistBrisbane, Australia.

TCA Peel 30% on my neck. It left bright pink skin after peeling. How long will this pink skin last? Is this permanent? (Photo)

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