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Will 50% TCA chemical peel burn my skin? I can tolerate a 60% Glycolic peel. How to dilute TCA so it's safe on face? (photos)

Christine_TCE
I want to DILUTE my 50% TCA AQUEOUS SOLUTON... so that it won't burn my skin. Can I empty out ~half the tiny bottle & add ~1/2 of bottled water? Shake it up, test behind my ear and see what happens? Or should I just throw it away & buy the 35% TCA? I just thought I'd be more red & it would sting more and I wouldn't leave it on very long. I want smooth skin, small pores, no blackheads on nose, treat fine lines around orbital area. Any advice or tips to dilute the solution? Thank you!

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Dr. Faiyaaz Kalimullah, MD, FAAD
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Dr. Sameer Bashey, MD
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