Is it safe to do an at-home TCA peel every two weeks?

Thank you for your question awsasheikhh. Chemical peels are used to enhance the appearance of the face and other areas. Most people peel on days 3-5 after a peel on the face, but everyone is different. This generally occurs more slowly from the neck down. Healing can take up to two weeks. For ...

Need to see some photos to give the best advice. We also need to know a lot more info. namely your skin type, the concentration of TCA, any history of vitiligo, number of coats of TCA, after care etc....etc... To get pigment back I use a combination of lasers, Lumigan, phototherapy and Recell. ...

This can be treated with a combination approach. I suggest seeing an expert for laser or injection options. Best, dr. Emer.

A picture will be helpful. TCA peel at 15% done professionally will not cause any damage. If you have epidermal compromise (whole skin off, red raw), then the chances of infection and skin colour changes are ever present. For TCA peels that have complications, it is always advisable to seek wo...

Over the years I have gone from AHA and vitamin A preps prior to TCA peels, through to the old fashioned acetone scrub (still the best), and now the Hydrafacial (like Emer). This is a form of microdermabrasion that allows the peel to penetrate faster. My protocol is a Hydrafacial just before ...

If you did that and treated your back, arms and legs, it will lead to scarring. Do not mix peels, specialist can mix Jessner's with TCA 30%, for facial areas, and a lower concentration for other areas. IMO this is the safest peel mix. All the bestDr Davin Lim Laser dermatologistBrisbane, Australia.