When can I get a facial after a TCA Peel?

Even though it is a medium strength Chemical Peel, the skin after a peel is quite sensitive and any additional chemicals in a facial can be harmful for upto 6 weeks.  If it is a simple cleansing facial with a little massage, that may be ok to have but not for at least 3 weeks.  The peel can continue to heal for 6 weeks thus avoiding additional trauma is best.

Usually 1 week later after a medium TCA peel is a good time to get a facial since they can exfoliate or remove any remaining stubborn skin which hasn't come off yet. Sincerely,

David Hansen,MD

Thank you for your question. I would recommend waiting between 4 to 6 weeks after a peel before receiving a facial. The skin is very sensitive and if you do to much you could cause post inflammatory hyper pigmentation. Speak with your aesthetician about treatment options, sometimes 4 weeks after a peel a light facial and enzyme treatment can be used to remove any additional dead skin.

-Best wishes