I am using TCA (currently at 20%) to fade/remove a tattoo on my arm. My question is, do these peels go deep enough to fade/remove a tattoo? If not (other than laser) is there another approach with minor risk of scarring?
December 8, 2008
Answer: Maybe but I don't recommend a TCA peel for tattoo removal Light TCA chemical peels (10-20%) probably won't do anything to a professional tattoo since they are deep in the dermis. A homemade tattoo is usually more superficial and deep both since you can't keep the needle at the same level as a professional machine can. Doing 4-6 TCA 20% peels at 2 week intervals will lighten a homemade tattoo but not remove it completely.
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December 8, 2008
Answer: Maybe but I don't recommend a TCA peel for tattoo removal Light TCA chemical peels (10-20%) probably won't do anything to a professional tattoo since they are deep in the dermis. A homemade tattoo is usually more superficial and deep both since you can't keep the needle at the same level as a professional machine can. Doing 4-6 TCA 20% peels at 2 week intervals will lighten a homemade tattoo but not remove it completely.
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November 16, 2016
Answer: Best Method for Tattoo Removal The best method for tattoo remove is through the laser. Chemical peels and other modalities do not penetrate deep enough to remove the ink from the tattoo that is in the deeper dermal layer of the skin. Please consult a board certified dermatologist with the latest laser to safely and effectively remove your tattoo.
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November 16, 2016
Answer: Best Method for Tattoo Removal The best method for tattoo remove is through the laser. Chemical peels and other modalities do not penetrate deep enough to remove the ink from the tattoo that is in the deeper dermal layer of the skin. Please consult a board certified dermatologist with the latest laser to safely and effectively remove your tattoo.
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