How Soon After a 20% TCA Peel Can I Have my Upper Lip Waxed?

Lip wrinkles can be pretty stubborn.  You have to do something pretty aggressive to get them out.  Either a moderately strong chemical peel (40% TCA, or Hetter modified croton oil peel) or laser resurfacing can be used.  If weaker peels are used, repetitive treatments will be needed.

Yes, a TCA peel will improve post inflammatory hyperpigmentation in combination with a sound topical skin care regimen.   I also recommend a Melapeel for my patients to improve PIH. 

The only scenario I can think of that may lead to perception of worsening enlarged pores after chemical peel may be the post-op cleanser or emollient that may be too comedogenic for your complexion. Ideally medium to deep chemical peel should be performed under supervision of board-certified...

Chemical peels vary in depth and penetration of the skin. The most critical element in chemical peels is the preoperative assessment of patients before performing a procedure. I routinely perform deep TCA peels on a weekly, if not daily basis, with an excellent safety profile that is unmatched...

A TCA peel would help correct static wrinkles and skin atrophy around the lower eyelids.  It will not correct dynamic wrinkles, as Botox is the best treatment for laugh lines. 

If you prematurely peel off the dead skin too soon then it turns red then brown in many cases. If you use a cortisone cream on the red areas it will fade to pink then to normal color faster. Be sure to stay out of the sun and use a sunscreen and even a bleaching cream to prevent dark spots...