Please help, This is my 24 Hr Post 15% TCA peel done on part of my right cheek. 1.- Does it look normal to you? 2.- Not very well planned and need to super speed up the process... need to be at a wedding in 4 days... lots of pictures! Please help me.
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The brown mask that you described is normal with a TCA peel, along with the tight feeling. Everyone responds differently to the peel. Some have a lot of swelling while others do not. Usually the swelling goes down within a couple of days and you can apply a cool compress if needed, which may...
TCA, or trichloroacetic acid, is a chemical commonly used by medical professionals for facial rejuvenation. Essentially, it is a caustic acid that burns off the superficial layer of the skin, so there are definite risks involved. The results depend both upon application technique and the...
You may want to consider the combined use of TCA plus a hydroquinone, Retin-A, and steroid preparation which may provide additional and more rapid response to treatment.