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Burn from 30% TCA Peel - How Long Will It Take to Heal?

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Newburgh6091Jan 23, 2011
i had a TCA peel 30% a month a go my face is horrible, red scars dark big spots and still peeling, and it feels very tigh. I am 34 years old, there is any treatment to fix this horrible mistake? thanks I will post a picture as soon as I can. please help

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