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.
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Depending on the method of 35% TCA peel, your skin will take at least 7 days to heal. You will be still pink for 2-3 weeks following the peel. Do not exercise until your skin has completely healed, expect rebound redness and flushing after a run or exercise. This settles over 4 weeks. Stay s...
I prefer laser (either fully ablative laser such as CO2 or erbium) or excision. All the bestDr Davin LimLaser and aesthetic dermatologistBrisbane, Australia.
80% for hands is nearly 3 times the concentration most Specialist would use for the hands. Not a good idea. Do not do this at home. 8-10 % TCA single coat is fine, that can be done at home safely, anything higher is dangerous. See a Specialist for dressings and wound care. There maybe some c...
