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IS TCA peel 25 % safe?

lera188Mar 2, 2015
I have planned an appointment for TCA peel (25 %) it will be done by an cosmetic doctor. I have mild acne scarring only on my forehead but I was advised to do all the face?! On youtube I saw some videos of people that just peeled quite a little after this procedure (25%TCA) but some had really brown dry skin with longer downtime. I just don't know what to expect and very worried! Please advise me ASAP, thank you!

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

At this point, I would use a ceramide cream such as Elevase to soothe your skin. In addition, laser treatments can help reduce blushing of your skin. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Once your skin is healed, we advise patients to use a ceramide cream such as Elevase to help strengthen the skin's natural moisture barrier function. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

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Nelson Lee Novick, MD

First, I would suggest that, since there are many different causes for small bumps on the skin, you should get a "second opinion" from a board certified dermatologist to ensure that you do indeed have sebaceous hyperplasia. If so, chemical peels would be of no value whatever and in a person of...

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Jason Emer, MD

I suggest seeing your physician and getting his opinion.  I am unsure what strength was performed, but should have peeled.  It appears it may not have been applied evenly as you have blotches of redness that may have gone at different depths.  This is why I tend to use lasers more...

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Jason Emer, MD

I never suggest anyone apply TCA to the face on their own.  You could easily scar or cause pigmentation changes if the wrong amount is put on.  Pores get slightly better but do not improve completely.  TCA is better for wrinkles and antiaging.  I suggest seeing a cosmetic...

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Jason Emer, MD

This is a terrible complication.  You need to see a cosmetic dermatologist who is an expert in lasers to help you.  LED light treatment and pulsed dye or Excel V laser will help the redness, and low level fractional resurfacing such as Fraxel or Clear and Brilliant can help improve the...

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