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Will it leave a scar on my face? Will the brown spots lasta for two weeks? (photo)

I have acne scars. I decided to used tca 30% skin peeling. I don't think I did the right thing. I got brown spots from where I put the solution. Is it normal? Will it leave a scar?.

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TCA and Acne Scars NYC

April 1st, 2016
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Would suggest you consult a board certified dermatologist to assist you now in wound care.  Topical emollients, sunscreens, and proper skin care are essential now to prevent any scars and prevent and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.  Best, Dr. Green

Web reference: http://www.michelegreenmd.com/acne-scar-treatment

Michele S. Green, MD
April 1st, 2016

TCA and Acne Scars NYC

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Would suggest you consult a board certified dermatologist to assist you now in wound care.  Topical emollients, sunscreens, and proper skin care are essential now to prevent any scars and prevent and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.  Best, Dr. Green

Learn more: http://www.michelegreenmd.com/acne-scar-treatment

Michele S. Green, MD

Brown spots from 30% peel for acne scars.

March 31st, 2016
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This will get better over time. There are ways to speed it up using skin care and other treatments. We have alot of experience with this.
Philip Young, MD

Philip Young, MD
Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.2 out of 5 stars 92 reviews

March 31st, 2016

Brown spots from 30% peel for acne scars.

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This will get better over time. There are ways to speed it up using skin care and other treatments. We have alot of experience with this.

Philip Young, MD
Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

Home TCA peel with burns

March 30th, 2016
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This is going to be a problem. Please see a dermatologist to minimize the side effects of PIH and potential scarring. 
Steven F. Weiner, MD

Steven F. Weiner, MD
Panama City Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 45 reviews

March 30th, 2016

Home TCA peel with burns

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This is going to be a problem. Please see a dermatologist to minimize the side effects of PIH and potential scarring. 
Steven F. Weiner, MD

Steven F. Weiner, MD
Panama City Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 45 reviews

Brown Pigmentation after TCA Peel

March 30th, 2016
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The effect of TCA Peel depends on the end point desired. Typically in an Acne Scar it has to Frosting. Although that can be only known by your treating Physician, but Brown spots are quite common in next few days(post peel), till the peeling starts. Sun protection in form of sunscreen, use of moisturisers, and not picking the crust/scab when it forms should lead towards the desired results.
Satya Kumar Saraswat, MBBS, MS, MCh

Satya Kumar Saraswat, MBBS, MS, MCh
India Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 19 reviews

March 30th, 2016

Brown Pigmentation after TCA Peel

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}
The effect of TCA Peel depends on the end point desired. Typically in an Acne Scar it has to Frosting. Although that can be only known by your treating Physician, but Brown spots are quite common in next few days(post peel), till the peeling starts. Sun protection in form of sunscreen, use of moisturisers, and not picking the crust/scab when it forms should lead towards the desired results.

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