I had a chemical peel (Jessner with 25% TCA) on my neck and chest a week ago. It completely peeled but left two very red and sensitive spots on each side of my neck. Even though I have continued to keep the skin moisturized the red spots are crusting again. Is this normal for skin to peel twice in one session?
Answer: Aggressive peel The combo peel you had was, in my opinion, a bit strong for this area. You should seek treatment from a local dermatologist or plastic surgeon, so as to avoid the potential for scar formation in this area. You may need some steroid treatments, as well as local wound care.
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Answer: Aggressive peel The combo peel you had was, in my opinion, a bit strong for this area. You should seek treatment from a local dermatologist or plastic surgeon, so as to avoid the potential for scar formation in this area. You may need some steroid treatments, as well as local wound care.
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October 19, 2017
Answer: 25% TCA on the Neck and Chest!!
As other posters have noted, a 25% TCA peel on the neck is extremely aggressive and is most definitely not a recommended treatment. The area of irritation is most likely early formation of hypertrophic scar tissue. I recommend immediate follow up with a Facial Plastic Surgeon and sun avoidance in order to ameliorate the injury that has already occurred.
As an aside, I have seen a number of patients who have obtained TCA over the internet and who have had self applied peels with disastrous consequences.
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October 19, 2017
Answer: 25% TCA on the Neck and Chest!!
As other posters have noted, a 25% TCA peel on the neck is extremely aggressive and is most definitely not a recommended treatment. The area of irritation is most likely early formation of hypertrophic scar tissue. I recommend immediate follow up with a Facial Plastic Surgeon and sun avoidance in order to ameliorate the injury that has already occurred.
As an aside, I have seen a number of patients who have obtained TCA over the internet and who have had self applied peels with disastrous consequences.
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October 19, 2017
Answer: You are scaring in the neck.
You did not tell us if this was performed by a doctor, an aesthetician or yourself. A Jessner peel plus 25% TCA is a very aggressive peel for the very thin, poorly healing skin of the lateral neck. You are likely to have a permanent textural change in this skin as a result. Over a very long period of time it might be ok but not ideal. In my opinion, I think you need an assessment of what is going on by an chemical peel expert (i.e. dermatologist who does chemical peeling). I would attempt to modify the healing process with systemic steroids, and possibly topical steroids or injected 5-FU to modify the inflammatory cycle. There is no substitute for an actual physical examination and in person, the skin may look more worrisome or less worrisome. I would recommend getting this evaluated immediately.
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October 19, 2017
Answer: You are scaring in the neck.
You did not tell us if this was performed by a doctor, an aesthetician or yourself. A Jessner peel plus 25% TCA is a very aggressive peel for the very thin, poorly healing skin of the lateral neck. You are likely to have a permanent textural change in this skin as a result. Over a very long period of time it might be ok but not ideal. In my opinion, I think you need an assessment of what is going on by an chemical peel expert (i.e. dermatologist who does chemical peeling). I would attempt to modify the healing process with systemic steroids, and possibly topical steroids or injected 5-FU to modify the inflammatory cycle. There is no substitute for an actual physical examination and in person, the skin may look more worrisome or less worrisome. I would recommend getting this evaluated immediately.
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October 19, 2017
Answer: Chemical Peel
A 25% TCA peel is quite aggressive. Please follow up with either a board certified facial plastic surgeon, dermatologist, or office which performed the peel for an in person evaluation of your situation.
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October 19, 2017
Answer: Chemical Peel
A 25% TCA peel is quite aggressive. Please follow up with either a board certified facial plastic surgeon, dermatologist, or office which performed the peel for an in person evaluation of your situation.
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October 19, 2017
Answer: Chemical peels on neck not recommended
No, this is not expected. In general, the skin of the face is the only area where a deeper chemical peel like the 25% TCA/Jessner's can be be used. The skin of the face is able to heal from a deeper depth of injury, whereas the skin of the neck and chest is typically not peeled because healing problems can occur. It is not entirely clear from the pictures, but I would recommend evaluation ASAP by a different board certified physician (dermatologist, plastics, facial plastics) who uses peels on a regular basis. Aggressive treatments may help limit scarring and long term damage.
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October 19, 2017
Answer: Chemical peels on neck not recommended
No, this is not expected. In general, the skin of the face is the only area where a deeper chemical peel like the 25% TCA/Jessner's can be be used. The skin of the face is able to heal from a deeper depth of injury, whereas the skin of the neck and chest is typically not peeled because healing problems can occur. It is not entirely clear from the pictures, but I would recommend evaluation ASAP by a different board certified physician (dermatologist, plastics, facial plastics) who uses peels on a regular basis. Aggressive treatments may help limit scarring and long term damage.
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