I had dark spots on my second toes. I applied an 85% TCA peel a month ago to lighten all of my toes and now my toes are darker than they were. Is this normal? It actually burned one of my toes and caused a sore to form. Will my skin lighten? What can I do to get my natural skin tone?
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Answer: See a Cosmetic Dermatologist for aftercare--TCA peel
Best not to undertake another peel for 2 weeks. TCA peels are highly variable with endpoints that are dependent on factors such as application technique as well as the vehicle peels are in. Most dermatologist will not attempt to peel a patient with 25% TCA unless they have had extensive...
CROSS or preferably paint is my choice in the context of your scars. Diluted TCA due the broader base, together with conservative Co2 to the walls of the scars. 3-4 sessions followed by ablative laser and lastly picosecond lasers will improve things by 80-95%. Time line of 8 months with your...
Chemical peels are the mainstay of our Rapid Exfoliation Protocol.
Used with skin brightening creams, they can improve skin quality. If the
chemical peel is used alone, PIH may develop; prompting us to begin
depigmentation protocols.
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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon
