wilst on holiday the day before my return home i decided to have tca 35% on some sun spot on my face , on few hours after the application my skin turn dark brown i am on my third day and they are still dark brown no swelling or burning but no peeling yet. is it normal? will the brown color desappear? how long will it take. i am a little worried . thanks for your help .stefania from italy
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All chemical peels have risk. Acne scars require deeper chemical peels to achieve efficacy. In our office, we recommend application of Melarase creams prior to chemical peeling to reduce the chance of surface discoloration. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
At this point, I would use a ceramide cream such as Elevase to soothe your skin. In addition, laser treatments can help reduce blushing of your skin. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
Once your skin is healed, we advise patients to use a ceramide cream such as Elevase to help strengthen the skin's natural moisture barrier function. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
