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How to fix my skin from TCA peel gone wrong?

tyhnt20Jun 28, 2015
Today is Day 26 post 40% TCA peel, I'm afraid that my skin is damage and need help or advice on how I can correct this terrible mistake. I'm not sure if I'm experiencing hyper pigmentation or hypo pigmentation because of the discoloration. Will the scaring stay?

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Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended

This should be answered by your treating specialist. IMO and experience, I like to wait at least 6-8 weeks following a proper acetone scrubbed peel. A proper TCA at 30% takes a week to recover, and at least another 2-3 weeks before redness fades. Collagen stimulation may take up to 10-12 weeks...

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David Hansen, MD

Yes you can get a TCA peel while on minocycline. Just avoid too much sun since you can get a little hyperpigmentation easier but with a hat and sunscreen, you will be just fine.

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

This may be a congenital nevus and can be responsive to Q switch laser. A test area would be ideal. Best, DR. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

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Jason Emer, MD

This should be treated with pulsed dye laser/vbeam to prevent scarring and derease the redness.  Post peel/ablation skin care is needed, which includes a wound healing cream called bioshield and a topical growth factor, vitamin C, and sun protection.  Please see a laser expert for...

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

TCA peels can vary in depth, but do not usually extend past the dermis of the skin. The cheek volume loss is likley not related to the TCA peel. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

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Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended

TCA CROSS or TCA peels can help- really depends on the depths of the pores as well as your skin type. Dr Davin S. Lim, Brisbane. Australia. 

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