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How can I speed the healing process up for a 80% TCA burn? (Photo)

_victoriaaaapAug 7, 2015
My boyfriend had to get three little dotted tattoos removed to join the Army but when he went to laser treatment it didn't really do much. He bought 80% TCA and applied it to the three dots and I want to speed up the healing process. What can be applied to help it heal faster ?

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

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

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

There is a finite risk of rebound hyperpigmentation after your peel. I would prep the skin and apply Melarase creams twice daily. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

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TCA peels can work over time to improve the keratosis pilaris but only lasers in my experience have improved the area long term.  Glycolic and lactic acid creams work daily for softening.  Often there is no cure, but only improvement with all modalities.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended

Jessner's and 35% is my maximal concentration, however over the years I have largely replaced TCA with Fractional and Fully Ablative laser resurfacing. TCA CROSS is another procedure where by we place very high strength TCA into FOCAL areas of acne scars (eg. Ice pick scars). Only in this...

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Correction of pigment problems after chemical peels begins with twice daily application of Melarase AM and Melarase PM followed by sunscreen and avoidance of direct sun exposure. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

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Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended

This should be answered by your treating specialist. IMO and experience, I like to wait at least 6-8 weeks following a proper acetone scrubbed peel. A proper TCA at 30% takes a week to recover, and at least another 2-3 weeks before redness fades. Collagen stimulation may take up to 10-12 weeks...

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