How long should you wash your face after a TCA peel?

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 stimulate collagen and elastin, thereby smoothing contour and uneven skin. These are usually combined with lasers and depigmentation protocols to reduce inflammatory hyperpigmentation (Melarase AM and Melarase PM). Our Hidef protocols for acne scars include fillers such as Sculptra, Juvederm, Radiesse, and Restylane to improve deep acne scars; Vascular lasers to reduce inflammation and post-inflammatory redness and erythema; Fractional lasers to smooth contour and collagen; and Fractional RF to stimulate production of collagen within atrophic scars. Textural improvement and superficial scarring can be improved with Cosmelan peels, TCA Cross for ice-pick scars, deep chemical peels, and fractional CO2. We offer a personalized approach to your combination of scars and a formal evaluation with consultation is recommended to help you achieve your final results. Our plastic surgery office offers subcision and combination TCA Cross to help reduce deeply pitted scars. In terms of pigmentation and skin resonance, we recommend daily use of Melarase AM and Melarase PM coupled with Retinoid creams to achieve brilliant skin.

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Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

DO NOT DO A TCA PEEL AT HOME. This type of peel needs an expert and the proper technique and skill. Best, Dr. Emer.

I second the DO NOT DO IT AT HOME for higher strength TCA peels. IMO anything than a 8-10% TCA done properly is too strong for home use. We see more TCA burns than you can imagine, even with 15-20%. TCA does not need to be neutralised. Full stop. No matter what anyone says online the only TCA peel that needs to be washed off is a mixed Cook's Gly-TCA peel. Even the most experienced dermatologist would rather use fractional lasers than the Cook's method. All the bestDr Davin LimLaser and aesthetic dermatologistBrisbane, Australia.