Six days ago I had a 20% TCA peel. However, I stupidly did not disclose that I had received a glycolic peel peel a week prior (I really wanted results, fast). I had been using retin a in perpetration also. All the skin has peeled off on my face and left two, bright red patches under my eyes that I think are becoming slightly raised. Am I in the process of becoming permanently scarred? I am very concerned. I have prescription cortisone and also silicone gel. What can I do?! Thank you!
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January 15, 2017
Answer: Patches of redness and scarring 6 days after TCA peel.
Thanks for your question. It's a good one! Because 30% TCA peel without numbing can burn quite a bit. But, unfortunately, no you cannot get the same effect of 10% 3 times. The peel works by penetrating deeply into the skin and the depth is related to the percentage of TCA. You will only get...
For now use a high factor SPF daily, you should see a specialist to reduce your chances of scaring. Vascular lasers can be used to treat the redness. Hopefully this will not scar, a burn like this will take up to 9-12 months or even longer to resolve. Like everyone on this Forum, high strength...
TCA peel is effective in treating atrophic fine crinkly wrinkles under the eyes assuming there is no bags or fat herniation which requires surgical correction. The strength that is effective is not to be used at home or by non-MD. It will cause peeling, removal or the superficial thinned out...
