I have previously done 2 successful at-home TCA peels: one 12%, one 15%. I did the 18% last night. Within 30 seconds, inexpwri need rapid frosting over much of my face. I neutralized with baking soda/water solution. Now I have dark brown spots and streaks. I don't recall having these brown spots right after my other peels. I do have some sun spots, adult acne and acne scarring. I have attached pictures. Is this normal? Have I burned my skin beyond the layer that will eventually peel?
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November 15, 2020
Answer: TCA Burn -- PLEASE SEE BOARD CERTIFIED MD
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
If you aim is to move or reduce the scar on your right cheek, I suggest you see someone versed in scar revision, this means sometimes lasers, surgery, subcision, or fillers maybe safer and give you a better result than a superficial to medium depth TCA peel. All the bestDr Davin Lim Laser and a...
One week is still early days. TCA should only be done one ice pick scars, or narrow box car scars. The best results will be at week 6 to 10, so its very every days yet. The comparison before and after photos should show a good improvement, providing the correct scar type was treated with this ...
Depending on the method of 35% TCA peel, your skin will take at least 7 days to heal. You will be still pink for 2-3 weeks following the peel. Do not exercise until your skin has completely healed, expect rebound redness and flushing after a run or exercise. This settles over 4 weeks. Stay s...
