TCA cross made atrophic scars worse (Photo)

November 10, 2024
Asked By:Exuberant1462 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Mistake #1- I did this at home with 30% TCA. The photo to the left is the before and on the right is where you can see two very dilated atrophic scars. It's only been 8 days, but I'm concerned the affects are irreversible. I've been getting amazing results with TCA peels, but I decided to try the cross method which I'm thinking was a mistake. If I continue with regular peels, would this perhaps go back to the way it was eventually?

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Answer: A resurfacing laser can help even out skin texture caused by deep scaring

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Answer: Consider Subcision, Not TCA CROSS-- For Elevating & Smoothing Broad-Based, Indented Scars

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Answer: Consider Subcision, Not TCA CROSS-- For Elevating & Smoothing Broad-Based, Indented Scars

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