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Tempted of Doing TCA Peel Myslef. Huntley, IL
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Hi everyone. I saw this post and I became...
Hi everyone. I saw this post and I became excited
https://www.realself.com/review/my-house-my-own-tca-peels-and-loving
I have scars on my face caused by acne but not deep though very visible. It's annoying me. I would like the scars to vanish. I read that tca peel can help. I'm an asian with light brown complexion but not so light. Can I do it myself? Which TCA peel % should I buy? And where can I find instructions?
Thanks in advance!
https://www.realself.com/review/my-house-my-own-tca-peels-and-loving
I have scars on my face caused by acne but not deep though very visible. It's annoying me. I would like the scars to vanish. I read that tca peel can help. I'm an asian with light brown complexion but not so light. Can I do it myself? Which TCA peel % should I buy? And where can I find instructions?
Thanks in advance!
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I just did a tca peel myself. I ordered it online. It was a while ago so I don't remember the percentage and the bottle has no marking. I didn't do anything to prepare just washed my face beforehand. I had a cup of water with baking soda ready for rinsing the tca off. Immediately after I started putting it on my face, i started on my nose where i have large pores, the burning feeling was extreme. I rinsed it immediately. Then I did it a little at a time and rinsed each time with baking soda and lots of cold water until I did my entire face. My skin turned white immediately too. Its been an hour and my face is still burning but its tolerabe now. I have been putting ice on it. Now I see why pain meds are prescribed when it's done in the doctors office. I have done other peels. Glycolic and lactic acids but it has never been this intense. With these I can leave it on for a few minutes and just a little stinging and really don't get any results. I will update in a few days with the results of this tca peel.
I looked it up. It was a medical grade 80% TCA. A small 4ml bottle for $7.99
Thanks a lot. Please keep me posted. I'm going to post a thread on Ask a Doctor as told to me by RealSelfChris. I'll attach pictures of my face.
I did a really high % which I do not recommend. I think it came out as it would if I did around a 25% and left it on a few minutes. With 80% I neutralized it immediatly after swiping it on and small areas at a time. I started off using a q-tip to apply it, those areas just got really dry and are starting to peel. Then i made the mistake of using a cotton ball to apply on other areas of my face and those areas got burned deeper, turned brown and reddish/pink, also now peeling.
I bet you had a very high consatration you should have diluted might have been 100% because TCA should not burn that much and it is self neutralizing
Keep moist ... How did it come out ????
Wish the best
Keep moist ... How did it come out ????
Wish the best
Do not start with over 15% at home. Doctors will say not to do it at all.
I have had many chemical peels by professionals so I know what to expect. I wouldn't do above a 15-18 at home, especially on your first try.
If you do above a 20% plan on missing 1 week of work/school and risk your skin looking far worse than better if done incorrectly.
I have done Skin Obession and Perfect Image at home ranging in 15-20%. Both have sites with a lot of information and reviews on Amazon.
Doing a lower percentage will yield less dramatic results the first time but you can do it again without risking more scarring and disappearing for a week.
I have had many chemical peels by professionals so I know what to expect. I wouldn't do above a 15-18 at home, especially on your first try.
If you do above a 20% plan on missing 1 week of work/school and risk your skin looking far worse than better if done incorrectly.
I have done Skin Obession and Perfect Image at home ranging in 15-20%. Both have sites with a lot of information and reviews on Amazon.
Doing a lower percentage will yield less dramatic results the first time but you can do it again without risking more scarring and disappearing for a week.
My other posts have finally been approved and published. You can see my 2 pics. Please comment. Thanks - https://www.realself.com/question/huntley-il-i-reduce-eliminate-scars-caused-acne-feel-comfortable-facing-people
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Do a spot test first....and keep skin moist till and while it peels....my take 5 or more days to peel but hang in there.
Vitamin E, coconut butter.....no creams with perfume because they are made by using natural gasses.
Vitamin E, coconut butter.....no creams with perfume because they are made by using natural gasses.
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