Hi there, i want to do a chemical peel on my lower eyes to tighten up the lax skin around the eyelids, id like to know how this process works and what strength of TCA to use to achive good results, also how long recovery time if i used a strong strength TCA peel, detailed answers please as i got three bottles, 12%, 35% and 50% strength and i want to get going, thankyou for your time.
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Answer: A series of TCA peels around the eyes does nicely to tighten lax skin.
We often utilize Botox prior to resurfacing procedures, with the goal being to decrease the movement of the healing skin, thereby improving the results. A 35% TCA peel does not penetrate deep enough to negatively effect the Botox or muscles of facial expression. Further, by 1 week...
Xanthelasma can be treated with hyfrecation or surgery, which have long term success in removal. I would not attempt TCA peels for xanthelasma in my Los Angeles practice.
TCA peels can improve the status of pores on the face and minimize the appearance and activity of larger active pores. I use TCA peels often in my Los Angeles practice. Surgery90210