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Would a light 15% TCA peel be safe given the fact I'm of a darker skin color? I'm thinking about going for a course of 4.(photo)

September 26, 2016
Asked By:MyaaArmanii in Glasgow, GB

My dermatologist suggested a course of 15% peels (maybe we can change this to 18% after the first two). She's treated patients with indian skin types before with 15-18% and had no problems, but im reading a lot of people on here say tca peels are not suitable for darker skin types?! know TCA peels can have successful outcomes but i've read some horror stories about darker skin types people giving themselves tca peels and damaging their skin... would this treatment be okay for mee? many thanks..:/

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September 28, 2016

Answer: TCA Cross for Indian Skin Type--Requires Combination of TCS cross with Fillers Like Bellafill, Eclipse Micropen

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Answer: TCA Cross for Indian Skin Type--Requires Combination of TCS cross with Fillers Like Bellafill, Eclipse Micropen

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October 5, 2016

Answer: Yes, safe, but multiple TCA peels needed.

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Answer: Yes, safe, but multiple TCA peels needed.

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