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I had 60% TCA Cross for my boxcar scars. It's been 10 days and the scabs haven't fall off yet. It this normal? (photos)

Ricia JuDec 28, 2017
I mostly saw and read reviews that other people's scabs fell off within a week. I haven't done any TCA peel and/or cross. It's my first TCA treatment. I know everyone has different recovery. Is mine looking normal? Is 10 days and still the scabs haven't fall off, just okay?

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Dr. Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended
Dr. Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended
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