I did TCA cross and microneedling in the same day. We did 60% TCA on some of my icepick / boxcar scars. Some of them he did really well, others I'm worried he may have applied too much and it got on the healthy surrounding skin. Will this result in more scarring? A lot of what I read online said you should only apply it deep in the scar and avoid getting it on the icepick scar border. I've been keeping them moist with Aquaphor and Neosporin. Anything I can do to aid in the healing of these?
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Answer: TCA Cross After Care--See a Doctor for recommendations
In most cases, swelling after a chemical peel and blepharoplasty resolves over the course of several weeks. Some mild edema and erythema is to be expected. I don't typically use TCA peels because I can achieve similar or better results with a fractional CO2 or erbium laser with less downtime t...
Question best answered by your dermatologist or plastics who did the peel. With 50% you will have skin colour changes, however I can not comment on aftercare or the technique used. Best if you contact your specialist for follow up if you are concerned. Dr Davin Lim.
