Are there alternatives to TCA for my ice pick, small boxcar scars and darkening of side burns (suspect melasma)? (Photos)

May 12, 2019
Asked By:anonymous 17 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

I have mainly ice pick scars but extremely terrified of going for TCA Cross as I heard many horrible stories of people advising this made their scars wider and larger. I’m hesitating to do TCA Cross, will Fraxel or Infini RF needling bring me decent results? I live in Canada and don’t believe there are many experts in TCA Cross especially with ethnic skin. I’m finding things to be overwhelming so please give me your advice. I included pictures with harsh lightening. My skin makes me depressed.

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Answers (3)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
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May 14, 2019

Answer: TCA CROSS Is An Excellent Method For Treating Ice Pick Scars & Very, Very Narrow-Base Boxcar Scars

Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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May 14, 2019

Answer: TCA CROSS Is An Excellent Method For Treating Ice Pick Scars & Very, Very Narrow-Base Boxcar Scars

Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
May 13, 2019

Answer: Alternatives to TCA cross? Englewood Cliffs New Jersey

Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
May 13, 2019

Answer: Alternatives to TCA cross? Englewood Cliffs New Jersey

Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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July 5, 2019

Answer: Scars and options

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Answer: Scars and options

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