I only left the TCA 30 on my skin for about 2 minutes. My skin was not as red as I thought, but then again, I only left it on for 2 minutes instead of the recommended 4-5. My skin did peel a lot, after it got crinkly, and the entire skin peeled. I'm afraid that I would look not representable to the public for way too long if I leave it on longer. I did moisturize like crazy. The peeling itself is not that bad, but it's the very brownish looking skin, that will then turn VERY red.
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30% TCA is a mid level chemical peel. Scarring is rare, but can occur if there is any post-peel crusting, picking, or any delayed healing from Accutane use. Please see a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon ASAP to address this problem and prevent or at least mitigate the problem.
The results will last depending on how you take care of your skin after the peel. There are some excellent products, such as Obagi that have a great home system, including cleansers and moisturizer that can help make the peel's result last a long time. But equally important is sun exposure, be...
TCA (trichloroacetic acid) peels are a form of chemical peel used for skin resurfacing. The penetration and subsequently, the overall degree of change effected are related to the strength of the TCA. TCA and other forms of acid penetrate the skin via a process known as coagulative...