I am about to turn 40, and a friend insisted that she could take nearly 10 years off of my face through a 50% TCA Chemical Peel. Everything seemed okay, but after 5 days I noticed that my cheek area (both sides) had developed a bright red rash which is a bit swollen, feverish, and somewhat uncomfortable. Was it too strong for me? When will this subside and what can I do to make it better? I feel stupid and had never done anything like this before and never will again.
Answer: It will resolve but you need to see your doc and get some meds to clear it up faster After a 50% TCA I would expect your whole face to be red, swollen and tender (not just your cheeks). If there is pus or oozing then you need a topical prescription antibiotic such as Bactroban 3 times a day. Most redness and swelling at 5 days is to be expected and can easily be treated with prednisone 20 mg twice a day and a topical steroid cream such as triamcinolone cream 0.1% twice a day.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: It will resolve but you need to see your doc and get some meds to clear it up faster After a 50% TCA I would expect your whole face to be red, swollen and tender (not just your cheeks). If there is pus or oozing then you need a topical prescription antibiotic such as Bactroban 3 times a day. Most redness and swelling at 5 days is to be expected and can easily be treated with prednisone 20 mg twice a day and a topical steroid cream such as triamcinolone cream 0.1% twice a day.
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Answer: TCA 50% TCA 50% is considered a deep peel. With this percentage of TCA, there can often be unpredictable scarring and pigmentary issues which is why many have stopped using it. If you just had this peel. be judiocus with cleaning and keeping the area moist. I would recommend silicone based creams as this can minimize some of the scarring (ie. stratamed OR Silagen). If it has been several months/ years since the treatment, you may need secondary peels/ laser such as IPL, BBL, or Fraxel to help lighten scarred/ pigmented area. It is likely to take several rounds of treatment and topical creams to help minimize the chance of repeat scarring and pigmentation. Also, I would recommend seeing a healthcare provider who is skilled at treating this or has the experience.
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June 1, 2018
Answer: TCA 50% TCA 50% is considered a deep peel. With this percentage of TCA, there can often be unpredictable scarring and pigmentary issues which is why many have stopped using it. If you just had this peel. be judiocus with cleaning and keeping the area moist. I would recommend silicone based creams as this can minimize some of the scarring (ie. stratamed OR Silagen). If it has been several months/ years since the treatment, you may need secondary peels/ laser such as IPL, BBL, or Fraxel to help lighten scarred/ pigmented area. It is likely to take several rounds of treatment and topical creams to help minimize the chance of repeat scarring and pigmentation. Also, I would recommend seeing a healthcare provider who is skilled at treating this or has the experience.
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January 30, 2011
Answer: 50% TCA Peel
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December 9, 2008
Answer: You ought to return to the practitioner who applied the peel. Redness, swelling and some crusting for 7-10 days after an aggressive chemical peel is expected, but worsening redness after 5 days is concerning for possible infection e.g. cellulitis. A contact dermatitis or other complication is also possible. I would advise you to follow up immediately with the individual who applied the peel (if he or she is a qualified practitioner experienced in dealing with post-peel complications). The faster a post-peel complication is appropriately managed, the lower the risk of long-term scarring and pigmentary problems.
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December 9, 2008
Answer: You ought to return to the practitioner who applied the peel. Redness, swelling and some crusting for 7-10 days after an aggressive chemical peel is expected, but worsening redness after 5 days is concerning for possible infection e.g. cellulitis. A contact dermatitis or other complication is also possible. I would advise you to follow up immediately with the individual who applied the peel (if he or she is a qualified practitioner experienced in dealing with post-peel complications). The faster a post-peel complication is appropriately managed, the lower the risk of long-term scarring and pigmentary problems.
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December 8, 2008
Answer: Need more info to answer I hate to second guess qualified physicians, so my first question would be if your friend is a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon familiar with aggressive peels and how to manage the wound healing period and any complications.
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December 8, 2008
Answer: Need more info to answer I hate to second guess qualified physicians, so my first question would be if your friend is a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon familiar with aggressive peels and how to manage the wound healing period and any complications.
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