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Can I use a TCA peel for a port wine stain birthmark? (Photo)

reneejazzyhJun 1, 2015
I a m a dark skinned female and I have a port wine stain, do you think a TCA peel will remove or make It not noticeable on my face. if a TCA peel can remove tattoos I thought it can remove my birthmark.

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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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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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