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TCA Peels - What happens if you peel the skin prematurely?

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Please Help Me PleaseJul 1, 2016

TCA Peels - What will happen if you peel the skin prematurely? Aside from the risk of scarring and inflicting nicks or little wounds? Thank you so much for answering.

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