Can a 20% TCA peel cause permanent pigmentation discoloration? If it burns will it scar?
Answer: TCA Chemical peel will not scar, if done properly Usually we do 20% TCA peels to not go as deep and thus prevent hypopigmentation or scarring. If one exceeds the normal depth of peeling with this agent, they can both occur. This can be prevented by choosing a surgeon with the experience to know how to recognize the proper application for the depth of peel desired.
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Answer: TCA Chemical peel will not scar, if done properly Usually we do 20% TCA peels to not go as deep and thus prevent hypopigmentation or scarring. If one exceeds the normal depth of peeling with this agent, they can both occur. This can be prevented by choosing a surgeon with the experience to know how to recognize the proper application for the depth of peel desired.
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Answer: Tca peels scars
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Answer: Tca peels scars
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March 16, 2015
Answer: Scarring with 20% TCA In certain individuals, even 10% TCA can cause scarring, though this is unlikely to occur. Although permanent scarring and discoloration from 20% TCA peel is uncommon, it can occur. Usually any dark pigmentation from this peel gradually fades, returning to the normal skin color after several weeks to months. Areas that are more likely to scar are areas of persistent redness. Certain measures such as cortisone creams can be used to decrease the risk of permanent scarring.
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March 16, 2015
Answer: Scarring with 20% TCA In certain individuals, even 10% TCA can cause scarring, though this is unlikely to occur. Although permanent scarring and discoloration from 20% TCA peel is uncommon, it can occur. Usually any dark pigmentation from this peel gradually fades, returning to the normal skin color after several weeks to months. Areas that are more likely to scar are areas of persistent redness. Certain measures such as cortisone creams can be used to decrease the risk of permanent scarring.
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December 11, 2013
Answer: Depends on the peel depth of penetration It all depends on the depth of penetration. A 20% TCA peel could go as deep as a 35% if several paths are made during the treatment. A well trained practitioner knows the end point of the application and stops before reaching it.If you have some burn from it, protect it with a sunscreen and antibiotics till complete healing. Mild discoloration could go away.
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December 11, 2013
Answer: Depends on the peel depth of penetration It all depends on the depth of penetration. A 20% TCA peel could go as deep as a 35% if several paths are made during the treatment. A well trained practitioner knows the end point of the application and stops before reaching it.If you have some burn from it, protect it with a sunscreen and antibiotics till complete healing. Mild discoloration could go away.
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October 22, 2014
Answer: 20% chemical peel In a real sense, most all chemical peels are controlled burns to remove the upper, aged layer of skin so a new layer can replace it. As mentioned before, percentage does not always control depth and good post peel care is critical to prevent changes in pigmentation.
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October 22, 2014
Answer: 20% chemical peel In a real sense, most all chemical peels are controlled burns to remove the upper, aged layer of skin so a new layer can replace it. As mentioned before, percentage does not always control depth and good post peel care is critical to prevent changes in pigmentation.
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