20% TCA peel, patches of redness and scarring 6 days later. Help! (Photos)

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...

This is normal at 5 weeks, redness may persist of 4 months or even longer. Sun protection is the key, and pulse dye laser or IPL can help. For now, the best topical is SPF +++ at least 2-3 times per day. Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane, Australia. 

Thanks for your query. Chemical peels are not a very good option for vitiligo. Vitiligo increases with heat and friction. Chemical peels act as deep exfoliant so there is a good chance that it might increase area covered by vitiligo. In vitiligo all sorts of harsh chemicals, exfoliants should be...

Thanks for your query. Garlic is an irritant for the skin so it might give you post inflammatory hypo pigmentation. The color will reverse back but it takes time. For the face garlic is not a very good option. You should consider chemical peels or micro dermabrassions for the same. TCA cross is...