Help! I had a 20% TCA peel and peeled off the flaking skin. How bad is the situation?

December 7, 2018
Asked By:jennyskipper9221 in Boston, MA

I know that this is 100% NOT a good idea, but 5 days ago I had a 20% TCA peel and yesterday when it started peeling I peeled some of the pieces off with my fingers. I know this is bad and I feel SO stupid, it was just an impulse and I couldn't stop. All of the pieces came off easily (i.e. didn't hurt and didn't leave an open wound, and the new skin is reddish but not too bad), and I've been slathering with Aquaphor constantly, so tell me honestly: what am I in for and how bad is the situation??

Answers (2)

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December 10, 2018

Answer: Allow your skin to peel off naturally.

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Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 10, 2018

Answer: Allow your skin to peel off naturally.

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Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 3, 2019

Answer: TCA peel

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January 3, 2019

Answer: TCA peel

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