Tca cross redness still there after 8 months Got tca cross done by doctor for acne scars. Scars have improved a lot but its very red even after 8 months an the healing is like forming a ring like healing. Meaning if it was a circle scar, the center has lifted but edges are still down. What to do? Please help
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Answer: TCA CROSS Best Reserved For Ice Pick Scars
You may or may not scar from this. However, post inflammatory hyperpigmentation would not be surprising. Active management of the wound will be important to reduce the risk of secondary infection and to attempt to control the expected hyperpigmentation. Even 15% TCA is not a product that should...
Hyperpigmentation of any kind needs a combination approach of peels like cosmelan, enlighten and aerify along with dermarolling (EmerageSkin roller with anteage AERIFY MD ampules weekly,; lasers like Clear + Brilliant, Aerolase or Laser Genesis; radiofrequency like Venus Viva; and constant s...
Acne scars are usually characterized within the subtypes of atrophic, hypertrophic, pigmented, or inflammatory. These subtypes of acne scars can be visually discerning in ambient light and can cause significant cosmetic concerns. Indented and atrophic scars require a combination approach to...