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Is it possible to do a chemical (TCA)/chemical peeling if you have Ehlers-Danlos?

Hi there, If so, can you do the deeper peels and is it more downtime than people without Ehlers-Danlos?

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Hi there! While TCA (trichloroacetic acid) peels are topical and don’t have strong evidence showing harm, there isn’t enough research to say they’re completely safe during the preconception period. Because of that, most providers recommend avoiding medium to deeper chemical peels like TCA w...

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