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TCA Peel for Nipple Skin Tag Removal?

CTBJun 30, 2009
Is 12-15% TCA peel safe for breats/nipple skin tag removal?The directions have me applying Vaseline to lips, orbital eye, and nostrils to protect those areas. Should I do this to skin immediately surrounding the skin tag on my areola?Is this strength, and area of application, safe? Thank you for any help!

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