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Home Tca Cross & Dermarolling - Lincoln, MO

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Ive been working on my scars for about 4-5 months,...

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Ive been working on my scars for about 4-5 months, using both dermarolling and the tca cross method. Here are some before/after pics of my scarring. Ive mainly suffered with icepick and boxcar scars and only on my cheek area. I highly recommend doing thorough research, reviews and ask queations watch videos to properly prep yourself before attempting ANY type of at home procedure, but I will say I have saved myself a ton of money and still managed to receive substantial results with at home treatments but again I made sure i properly prepared myself beforehand.

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May 28, 2016
Hi. How did you do the cross?
May 29, 2016
I just dip the tootpick(the thinnest point) into the tca and let it soak a few seconds, but not too much where the tca is running, then i press with light pressure directly into the scar,but avoid getting any tca on healthy skin bc youll risk creating a bigger scar. youll usually see it immediately frost over (turning white). But before i even start i wash my face with gentle cleanser and then take a cotton pad at wipe my face with rubbing alchol making sure my skin is completely clean. After ive done the cross, usually i apply some vitamin c serum, hyraulnic acid all over my face and neispirun over my scars. I like to moist wound heal bc it helps in the healing process, not only does it heal faster, but after 3-4 days little scabs will form and rather than creating a thicker scab, the scabs easily fall off naturally, which will less likely cause hyperpigmentation or a deeper/bigger scar.....i watched as many videos i could find on the internet, research and read a lot of reviews before even building the courage up to even do it but i highly recommend it bc tca can be dangerous and cause worse problems if not handled properly.
May 29, 2016
*neosporin
May 29, 2016
Thanks for the reply!! I had done extensive research as well and two weeks ago i tried it, but nothing has changed. However, your skin looks incredible! What percentage did you use?
May 29, 2016
Thanks! I use 80%, i also dermaroll but only with a .5mm 2 weeks in bw my 2nd cross, do you use any serums or creams before or after your cross, i think that helps alot
June 2, 2016
Congrats, great improvements!
June 3, 2016
thanks!! :)
February 20, 2018
thank you!!
June 4, 2016
where I can buy TCA 80% ? what brand? thanks
June 4, 2016
I got mine off amazon, Erlenmeyers Labratory, LLC
June 4, 2016
Can numbing cream be used before doing a chemical peel?
June 4, 2016
Ive never done the whole peel, only cross so im not sure. I THINK u can but id definately research first
February 20, 2018
yes, absolutely just use caution with peels and do extensive research
June 5, 2016
Wow, amazing improvement. I have been needling for well over a year and did one tca cross and I look no better. I am sure young skin heals better.
June 6, 2016
Thanks :) Don't give up, its not uncommon to need to do more than one cross, I've done my second and don't see much improvement since my first, but I did notice that right before I did my 2nd cross (a month after my first cross) I noticed my results were more noticeable. I still have a few more crosses, i'm sure, before I see the desired results i'm looking for