I had a TCA peel 35%. Should there be yellow oozing and bleeding after a peel?

While numbness and oozing can be normal after skin peeling, copious bleeding and drainage are not expected.  The peeled areas must be kept cleaned and covered in an ointment to promote healing.  Depending on the type of peel used and the areas treated, antibiotics and antiviral medications may be necessary to decrease the risk of infection.  I strongly discourage patients from picking at or peeling the treated skin, as this can lead to infection and/ or scarring.  Please follow up with your treating physician for an evaluation and to go over your post-peel care instructions.  Good luck!

Peeling is expected with 35% TCA peel. This should be a full thickness epidermal peel, reaching to the upper dermis. The depth and healing process will depend on many factors including 1. Pre peel prep. 2. your skin type 3. the actual procedure 4. layers of peels 5. the use of Jesser's or even acetone scrub. Every specialist will have a slight variation of this peel INCLUDING aftercare. Be guided by your plastics or dermatologist, the MOST important aspect of this type of peeling is post peel care, this includes prevention of infection and pigmentation. All the best, Dr Davin S. Lim. Brisbane. Australia.