should i use a cotton ball or pad instead for a more even peel? should i spot treat first with a qtip? then apply yo whole face? I am using kojic acid soap as a pretreatment. when should i discontinue the soap before the peel? When should i start using hydroquinone & tretinion after the peel date? i head that not moisturizing the skin during a tca peel helps it heal faster and am considering doing so is this safe? what other products should i use to successfully have the best results possible?
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Answer: Don't Try This At Home--See a cosmetic dermatologist for TCA peel application
I would recommend seeing your doc to evaluate the situation but usually a good prescription cortisone cream can prevent any scarring and gets rid of the redness quickly. Redness and swelling at 6 days is not uncommon and does go away nicely in most cases.
Thanks for your question. It's a good one! Because 30% TCA peel without numbing can burn quite a bit. But, unfortunately, no you cannot get the same effect of 10% 3 times. The peel works by penetrating deeply into the skin and the depth is related to the percentage of TCA. You will only get...
For now use a high factor SPF daily, you should see a specialist to reduce your chances of scaring. Vascular lasers can be used to treat the redness. Hopefully this will not scar, a burn like this will take up to 9-12 months or even longer to resolve. Like everyone on this Forum, high strength...
