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Can a TCA Peel Be Applied to the Upper Eyelids?

Can a TCA peel be applied to the upper eyelids to tighten the skin?

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Dr. David Hansen, MD
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Dr. Khaled El-Hoshy, MD
Dr. Khaled El-Hoshy, MD
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Dr. Samir Shureih, MD
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Dr. Steven Hacker, MD
Dr. Steven Hacker, MD
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David Hansen, MD

Leg discolorations are very slow to resolve but a series of 20-30% TCA at every 2-4 weeks  help them fade so much faster.  Sincerely, David Hansen,MD

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David Shafer, MD, FACS

After any peel you need to be very gentle with your skin.  If you are too aggressive then you can cause significant irritation or even scaring.  Use a mild soap or cleanser and keep they areas very moist to allow the skin to heal.

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Pock marks won't change with peels of any kind.  They need to be surgically subcised and filled and dermabraded to make them look their best.  It is all done under local anesthesia and easy to go threw. Expect to pay around $500 per pock mark.   Sincerely, David Hansen,MD

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Matthew Schulman, MD

25% TCA is a powerful peel that should be done by a medical professional.  Improper use can cause infections, permanent scarring, and pigment irregularities. Proper use requires understnding about the layers of the skin and the proper depth of penetration. This is extremely important with...

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It usually takes many treatments to remove dark spots so be patient and trust your doc.  Options includes 2-6 TCA peels or superficial real dermabrasions or laser treatments; also prescription bleaching creams, cortisone creams to calm down the irritation from the treatments and sunscreens...

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