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Can TCA Peel Help with Keloid Scars?

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anna123Jul 31, 2009

Can TCA peel help smooth my keloid scar out and remove the discoloration? I has a belly peircing and it got infected. It left a keloid scar with a slight discoloration. It doesn't have to be completely removed; I just wanted it flatter and smoother without any discoloration.

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Jason Emer, MD

TCA Peels take about a week to peel and another week or so to heal. How much visible peeling there is depends on the individual, your skin type, and the strength of the peel. You are probably peeling microscopically. If you don't see results within two weeks, check back with your physician....

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Brent Moelleken, MD

Any reputable board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist can remove skin tags easily. They can also check to see if any of the lesions are worrisome for being something other than just skin tags. That would require the lesions be sent to pathology for microscopic examination. TCA is...

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Richard Baxter, MD

I would need more information to give you a definitive answer about hyperpigmentation after a TCA chemical peel. Typically, we monitor the healing process very closely as there are some products that help but they work better when started early. These usually contain ingredients like...

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Otto Joseph Placik, MD

I have seen this reaction in patients with darker complexions as well. It is important to use sunscreens as well. This can have a component of postinflammatory hyperpigmentation and the use of a combination bleaching agent with a steroid component is also beneficial. 

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David Hansen, MD

TCA peels vary alot according to location and strength. Light TCA peels such as 10-15% for the face will run about $250-350 each. 20-25% TCA face peels run about $450-600 each. 30-35% TCA peels for the face run $750-1500 each. If you are also doing the neck and chest with the face, then you can...

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