Is a TCA 20% peel considered light or medium?

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is a tca 20% considered a light superficial peel or a medium depth peel? And should one start at 20% or can I start higher maybe 30%? I had glycolic peels before but never have i had a tca peel. Also i am mixed with black and white i have olive skin considered lightskin with mild acne scars but really bad uneven skintone would i be a good candidate for a tca peel?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

The concentration of a chemical peel is only one factor influencing depth. The number of passes of the peel can change the depth of the peel. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

I feel TCA peels at concentrations of less than 10% are safe. Single coating of 20% is light, however I have treated irreversible facial scarring from home TCA peels when patients multi coat. I use 30% TCA under partial sedation, with an acetone scrub or Jessner's in theatre. So, 30% can be an excellent peel, but it can do some damage if not used correctly. All the bestDr Davin Lim Laser and aesthetic dermatologist.

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