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I am 53 years old and had a 35% TCA peel to help...
AndieSoCalDecember 23, 2014
$525
I am 53 years old and had a 35% TCA peel to help remove age spots/sun damage. I am on day 8 and am very happy so far with the results. I should be completely peeled within the next day or two. Looking back I am glad I had a dermatologist do the procedure for several reasons: being given a pre-TCA regimen that included hydroquinone for several days before the procedure, medication to prevent infection and cold sores, being realistically prepped with what to expect, a post peel regimen leading up to the shedding of skin, a different regimen when my skin was actively peeling, and post-op follow up appointments to check my progress. Unlike other people whose posts I've read, I don't have the pain tolerance to have done this medium deep peel on my own. I know I would have stopped short simply because of the level of discomfort. It felt like chili peppers were applied to my face, but the intensity subsided within 3-5 minutes depending on the level of sun damaged area being treated. I was also fanned during the procedure to help minimize the "hot/burning" sensation. I was instructed to keep a thick layer of vaseline on my face for the first 4 days and to wash my face only with a diluted vinegar wash every 6-8 hrs. After that I started using Cetaphil soap and applying sonafine and a prescription corticosteroid cream twice a day. My forehead and chin has pretty much completed peeling while my cheekbones are about 80% done. The new skin came out pink, but each day the skin looks like its calmed down and the pinkness is almost gone on my chin and forehead and completely gone on my nose and above the lip. I will post pictures once it's completely peeled. I was instructed not to apply makeup (and then only lightly) for another day or so. I am not yet comfortable being in public and am glad I had downtime planned for this procedure; plus I don't want to be out in the sun unless absolutely necessary. I did go out for coffee yesterday, but with a nice helping of sunscreen and a hat for added protection. I was told it would be about 10 days and that's what it seems on track to be.
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UPDATED FROM AndieSoCal
18 days post
Picture update
AndieSoCalJanuary 2, 2015
I am on day 18 and still waiting for some of the pinkness to go away. I have a follow up appointment and will ask about it. The brown spot that made me decide to go through a peel is still there, but lighter so that and the residual pinkness is what made me change my "Yes" would recommend to a "Not Sure." The texture of my skin has improved, but I'm hoping the remaining pinkness disappears.
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January 16, 2015
How is it going? Has the pinkness improved? I'm thinking about getting a similiar peel done. I just turned 50 and I'm going through my mid life crisis..LOL.. Can I ask you want you paid for the procedure? Thank you for posting the pictures. I think you look great!!
February 6, 2015
I have a line that is pink that I cover with concealer that is somewhat above my upper right lip. It had diminished but not completely gone away. I had a follow up on January 30th and was given a steroid shot right into the area. My dermatologist still thinks it will disappear. I am consistent with a strong sunscreen that I blend with my moisturizer so I don't get any brown spots. 53 days later the rest of the pinkness has gone way down. I just look like I have a very light blush to my cheeks. The streak above my lip is what I hope goes away like the doctor thinks. My skin feels smoother but the spot that got me to do the procedure is still there. I get that they can't predict if all the sun damage will go away. I will wait some more time before giving a final verdict on how the TCA went for me.
March 6, 2015
35%huh? they must have burned like Hades. I just had a Jessner with A 10% TCA over the top of the Jessner and I thought I was going to die. they're always worth the discomfort though. :)
March 10, 2015
I had a TCA peel done years ago and it took 3 months for it go away in some spots. I was shocked by your pictures they never did your crows feet or the fine lines under eyes or over your eye lids. The main reason I got mine was to address those area's which it did very well. I'm doing my own TCA this time around now that I know it hurts when they do it also and they don't cover all the area's that need to be done. I would not recommend everyone to do there own because some people don't understand what there doing and harm there self with strong peels. Your redness will go away in time just stay out to the sun and use sunscreen and a big hat always or your skin will damage.
UPDATED FROM AndieSoCal
4 months post
Wouldn't have had it done
AndieSoCalApril 19, 2015
I previously believed what Dr. Sudhi had told me that the mark above my lip was not a scar and would go away after the steroid shot. It has not and is now a divit in my skin and a bit darker than my normally light skin tone. I have used sun screen diligently. His assistant told me that this is a side effect from the steroid, but I had the mark prior to the shot. I've been given so much misinformation that I now have given up on this doctor and his office (Foothill Dermatology). In the past his assistants had tried to sell me on other procedures like used car salesmen, but I had shrugged it off as part of what they were encouraged to do... I now feel differently about this place and will not be returning. I have an appointment with another dermatologist to get a second opinion if anything can be done about the divit. I regret having this procedure done. Just not worth it for me.
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June 11, 2016
I had a 35% tca peel 11 days ago and other than redness and some peeling, I have noticed a divit in my skin above my lip too. Wondered how it is now for you and what I can do about it. Thanks for the response
May 29, 2022
You can buy the stuff yourself at a fraction of the price and do it yourself. I've done it and I didn't leave it on long enough to make my skin as red as yours. They over-charge
I would love to see your pictures when you are ready. I really want to know what you think of the age spots when all done peeling as well.