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Vi Peel Was Swapped out with a 20% TCA Without my Consent - Boise, ID

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I booked an appt for a Vi Peel at at Board...

momtobrndonJanuary 21, 2010
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I booked an appt for a Vi Peel at at Board Certified Plastic Surgeon's office. They knew what I wanted and I expected that procedure. After I left I called to ask a question about the follow up care and came to find out she decided to do a 20% TCA peel on me instead of the Vi. She never asked me or mentioned to me this TCA. In fact, during the procedure she lead me to believe it was the Vi. I am so upset and scared. I have never had a chemical peel before. What if it was too strong for my skin.

The overall procedure was fine. She put on 3 layers and stopped when the pain was at about a 7. I am just concerned with the ethics of preforming a procedure without my consent. I specifically went in for the Vi.

Which is a stronger peel, the Vi Peel or a TCA Ultra Peel I? I went in for a Vi and the Esthetician took it upon herself to give me a TCA Peel. I found this out after the fact Was I duped? Will I get the same sort of results? Should I contact the Physician in charge?

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dr.shureih
January 24, 2010
Hopefully NO HARM DONE You should get the procedure you and your PS agreed upon. Any changes in plans should be discussed with you before and you approve it and understand it. TCA peel is better than Vi peel Speak with the plastic surgeon
momtobrndon
January 25, 2010
I called the Dr. and it turns out she did a PCA TCA Ultra Peel I. Have you heard of that?
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Anna Marie Long
February 17, 2010
This is a strong peel..some states don't allow estheticians to work with TCA's without a doctor there to assist. I would speak to the MD in charge. That is plain not cool of her to do that.
maymaiv
March 12, 2010
VI peel is much stronger and the results are much better. I've had both done. The VI i peeled alot more but the results were amazing! I didn't like other kind it wasnt strong enough and i was just flaking and it was a waste of my money!
medgirl
May 26, 2010
If you went it to have the Vitalize peel that peel is a weaker form than a TCA peel. TCA comes in different strengths. It is a powerful peel. It was very wrong for her to do something you did not give her permission for. I would take to her supervisior. I have been doing peels on patients for 15 years. Vitalize peel is done with a .3% Retinoic Acid. It can't hold ground with TCA 30% Like a Blue Peel.
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