I put 100% TCA on stubborn areas of my tummy tuck scar. Will the darkness go away? (photos)

Your skin appears to be taking its time to recover, but it is still early days and your skin will eventually recover. 4 - 6 weeks would be normal, so don't worry quite yet. It might even be longer, say 3 months as this is the time taken by the dermis to fully restructure. In the...

I recommend following up with your cosmetic dermatologist for after care and skin care recommendations. Hyperpigmentation and acne scarring can be improved with a combination of Cosmelan, lasers, Aerolase, microneedling/prp, skin lightening, peels, and skin care. Sun protection is essential. ...

This technique of painting uses a needle - however others will use a different instrument including toothpicks. Picking the exact scar and amount of layering of TCA is vital, as is the concentration- the percentages I work with range from 30 to 70%, and the amount of multicoats range from 2-4. ...

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...

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and...

The peeling process after TCA can last from 7-10 days. Through out that period of time it is recommended to only use gentle cleansers and moisturize as needed. Sun exposure and products with Anti-aging and Retinol should be avoided while peeling. After peeling is complete you can go...