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First Ever Peel. Going Today for a 20% Tca Peel. - Canada, Ontario

UPDATED FROM New101
2 months post

It's peeling

New101
$100
I have kept my face moisturized and it's began to start peeling..
although the peeling isn't as bad as some pictures iv seen on line I think it's going well. Perhaps I didn't leave it on long enough..but it's better to be less then touch for my first time.
I have been putting spf 50 cream on my face which is hard to apply cuz I don't like rubbing the skin..I suggest spray. And I have also been sporting a bball cap all week. I did my peel on sunday so this is 5 days after progress so far.

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July 29, 2015
Thank you so much for sharing this! I needed some insight and a push towards me doing this tomorrow. I have the time off...I remember from the past that I peeled on day 5 also. Yours was thicker peeling than my first 12% one. But not scabs...so that is probably good..i don't know..that scares me! You look great and I love your paintbrush idea - thank you!
July 30, 2015
Your welcome! I was nervous but it turned out great and I do see an improvement so I am pleased I can't wait to so more! Good luck let me know how it goes
July 31, 2015
Thank you so much - hope you keep updating us too! I almost did it yesterday but really happy I waited...I have some upcoming appts now - really impt this coming week and I did a strong glycolic peel instead. I will be doing this though soon! Thank you!
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October 2, 2015
Does it look better of the peel?? I'm getting Co2 laser which is very costly and my scars like yours a little if u look on my account..
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October 28, 2015
It looks great!
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October 28, 2015
Where did you go in Canada and how much did you pay?
November 2, 2015
A place in ottawa just a glycolic peal. Was 40$

I Did at home tca full face peal 40$ online I bought off muac
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November 2, 2015
Which one had the greatest change the glycolic peel or tca? And was the concentration 20%?
May 24, 2016
that looks amazing! you can clearly see a huge difference. I have lots of very slight indent scars all over my face and seeing the results you have had this gives me huge hope!
July 9, 2016
Since it's been a while how are you doing? Your improvements are very noticeable. Would love to see how your skin is doing now that time has gone by and you probably have done it a few more times. I too want to do a peel but since it's summer I need to wait.
UPDATED FROM New101
2 months post

Just applied my tca

New101
So I just applied my tca. I did my forehead first and then neutralized it befor continuing onto the res of my face. My forehead stung like a mother *** and frosted very fast wasn't on more then a minute I think.
I used MUAC 18% tca. Firat I washed my face clean with the green tea cleaner , then I used a cotton pad and purified my face with alcohol. I then let it dry completely and applied the tca with a thin soft clean and dry paint brush. It went on very well and I am so far happy. When I applied it to my nose and cheak it frosted quite well I should have done my chin and jawline first because they didn't really frost. I will be posting pictures over then next few days of my progress.
After I neutralized I washed my face lightly again with the green tea cleanser as described, blotted it dry with a soft cloth and waiting for my face to fully dry before applying polysporn ointment to the whole face.

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July 6, 2015
You followed the steps correctly. Please post results. I had little peeling with 25% but I have exfoliated my entire life so little needed to come off.
July 7, 2015
It's day 2 and my skin feels tight and slightly red. I have been using polysporn and Cetaphil moisturizer aswell as spf 50 on my face while wearing a big sun hat out side.

My side corners of my nose looks like it's starting to peel and so is my test patch from before.

I have always had a dry skin problem around my nose I hope this helps with that
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July 15, 2015
TCA peels are self neutralizing. Yo determine depth by the concentration and the number of passes.
July 15, 2015
It says in the instructions ita not self nurtaliIng...

Many people are button heads about this.... but I know that once it's frosted it needs to be neutralized because if it over frosts it can cause more sage then good
July 16, 2015
That's good for people to know.
I have never done a peel on myself as I could tell from the professional one it's complicated and did require two people.
I was very happy with Dr. and her entire team. Some things are best left to the professionals, as if you over react in any way, they know what to do.
I doubt I would have a clue.
July 16, 2015
O find online has helped me alot. To learn what to expect ect....and even if ur having bad reactions you can post forums and get input from ppl with experience
UPDATED FROM New101
1 month post

Tca 18% patch test

New101
I cleansed my face and tested a patch on my side cheek by my ear. I first prepped it with alcohol after cleansing. Then applied the tca with a cotton pad while wearing gloves. I then, after a few mins neutralized it with the pre mixed stuff I bought that came in the kit from muac.
I was suprised at how little it stung..
I thought it was going to hurt after hearing reviews but all it felt like I was toning my face. And I was also expecting major frosting as its a higher %of tca but it was minimal.

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July 1, 2015
how long did you have the tca on your face? thanks
July 2, 2015
For this test spot only a min or 2 I should have waiting longer but I was overly worried. It was a hard place to see if I was frosting but I thought I was so I took it off. Tho...it hardly tingled and it hasn't peeled or anything yet.

I am planning on doing my full face peel tomorrow.
July 29, 2015
Wow, I am surprised! When I did the 12% tca - oh man it burned like my face was on fire!!! I took it off way too soon and results were not much at all.
July 30, 2015
I think I tookone off a bit to early to next time I will wait longer