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We do not offer the "TCA Cross" treatment at use of 100% TCA is potentially dangerous, unpredictable, and more likely to cause permanent loss of pigmentation or more likely post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (dark spots) like you are experiencing and potentially other scarring. These dark spots can often be prevented by pre and post treatment with hydroquinone or other whitening agents, lasers etc. There are other methods in my hands that seem to work better including "diamond wire" undermining or direct mini-excision of acne pits under magnification to leave a flat scar.
If you just had TCA cross done to pitted scars, you will likely experience discoloration until the treated areas heal. So what you are describing as "dark spots" should go away. Make sure to follow your doctor's recommended wound care instructions and if the spots don't start to fade away after a few weeks, I would follow up with your doctor.
Acne scars are usually characterized within the subtypes of atrophic, hypertrophic, pigmented, or inflammatory. These subtypes of acne scars can be visually discerning in ambient light and can cause significant cosmetic concerns. Indented and atrophic scars require a combination approach to...
Usually you don't see much difference with only 1 peel around the eyes for skin laxity. It usually takes 3-5 peels of 14%Jessner's +35%TCA at 1 month intervals by a trained Doc who will have you use a prescription cortisone cream twice a day for 2 weeks, SPF daily, and a gentle retin A type...
We often utilize Botox prior to resurfacing procedures, with the goal being to decrease the movement of the healing skin, thereby improving the results. A 35% TCA peel does not penetrate deep enough to negatively effect the Botox or muscles of facial expression. Further, by 1 week...
