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Recently did a 50% TCA peel on my tattoo I peeled, so I applied another - risks?

renee1890Oct 30, 2017
Probably a week in between. Do I risk any side effects

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Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended

No, not a good idea. I would space these peels to 4 weeks and only apply 2 coats in a non drip manner. Multi coating even at 5% can give severe pigmentation problems and scarring. Please be safe and take things easy. All the best, Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia. 

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100% TCA is a very serious procedure and should only be perfirmed by an experienced physician that would be a dermatologist or plastic surgeon

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Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended

Agree with Dr Emer, 100% maybe too strong, but the frosting should go away within the next 30 minutes and redness will ensure. If all goes right, skin will heal within 5-6 days with proper post op after care. It is very important that the correct scar type is treated with TCA CROSS, namely deep ...

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