I had a TCA cross done at the doctors office about a week ago: Recovery question.

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Had TCA cross done at the doctors office about a week ago, the scabs fell of two days ago and the holes look deeper and wider.She used a needle to administer. Will these fill in? I also have pinkish skin around the scars. These were ice pick scars. Ive just been washing with cetaphil, putting on polysporin and spf 30 when I go out, I avoid sun completely. I guess I'm just worried I've made it worse, holes look deeper than before TCA.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

The scabs should've taken longer to fall off, at this point you need to keep covered with skin care and see how it turns out in 3-6 weeks.  it takes that long to start filling in.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

One week is still early days. TCA should only be done one ice pick scars, or narrow box car scars. The best results will be at week 6 to 10, so its very every days yet. The comparison before and after photos should show a good improvement, providing the correct scar type was treated with this procedure. You post op care is spot on, as instructed by your Specialist. All the bestDr Davin Lim Laser and aesthetic dermatologistBrisbane, Australia.

I had a TCA cross done at the doctors office about a week ago: Recovery question.

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