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

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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Jason Emer, MD

Please see a board certified dermatologist. An in person evaluation is needed to provide you with further treatment and skin care.  It is important to be on preventative skin care at this time. Best, Dr. Emer

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Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended

See someone asap. This is the concentration we use to fix scars ie. TCA CROSS. This concentration of TCA is super super dangerous and can lead to a full thickness burn with long term irreversible scarring. What should you do now?  See a Specialist to fix it up asap. I do not endorse peels at ho...

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Jason Emer, MD

I do this frequently in my practice they can be done on the same day without complications. Co2 laser can be used as well or other laser treatments.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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