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BEFORE and AFTER: acne scar journey
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BEFORE & AFTER: TCA 70%
pholaaaAugust 7, 2018
WORTH IT
Wanted to share the results of my 70% TCA session. The TCA was only applied on top of my scars and not all over my face. My ice pick scars got shallower and smaller. Even though I still need to do few more sessions, I am very satisfied with the results! A lot of dermatologists such as the legendary Davin Lim recommended that Ice pick scars respond very well to TCA and that TCA will help make scars shallower. Glad I got to try this procedure.
Also, 2 weeks prior to the peel, I also got resurfaced with PicoSure. Not sure if my pores got smaller because of Pico because the results of Pico will gradually show. Right after Pico my pores were enlarged as seen in the photo on the right. After TCA peel, even though TCA wasn’t directly applied on any parts but the scars, my pores got smaller.
I will keep you guys posted on my next sessions!
Also, 2 weeks prior to the peel, I also got resurfaced with PicoSure. Not sure if my pores got smaller because of Pico because the results of Pico will gradually show. Right after Pico my pores were enlarged as seen in the photo on the right. After TCA peel, even though TCA wasn’t directly applied on any parts but the scars, my pores got smaller.
I will keep you guys posted on my next sessions!
UPDATED FROM pholaaa
2,018 years post
2 weeks after 2nd peel and the results are pretty amazing
pholaaaSeptember 20, 2018
I had a 70% peel for my 1st and 100% peel for my 2nd. I also had Pico resurfacing done twice 2 months before. I think this is all the effects combined because for Pico, you start to see results after a month which is around the time I took this photo. Definitely love the results. Even though the ice pick scars on the nasal area are still deep, I’m not giving up. I want to encourage everyone out there who is suffering from acne scars to stay motivated and prevent new acnes from happening. Eat clean and stay healthy!
Side notes: I had a bit of sunscreen on the after photo because I was avoiding sun like a plaque even when I’m at home. The sunscreen I use is Anessa Mild spf 50. Highly recommend because it doesn’t clog my pores!
Side notes: I had a bit of sunscreen on the after photo because I was avoiding sun like a plaque even when I’m at home. The sunscreen I use is Anessa Mild spf 50. Highly recommend because it doesn’t clog my pores!
Replies (4)
November 29, 2018
Did you have TCA cross or TCA chemical peel? Your skin looks amazing!
June 26, 2019
I do 35% tca peel as that is the max you can do as a peel.So I guess what you did was TCA cross.I too am happy with the results although it doesn’t seem to affect my ice pick scars most of which I got from INFINI.Now all that’s left for me is Subscion with filler
UPDATED FROM pholaaa
2,021 years post
After 6 sessions of CO2 + subcision, 4 TCA crosses, 2 infini
pholaaaJanuary 30, 2021
it’s been 2 years since the last review. I have had 2 sessions of infini + 2 co2 + 2 subcision in early 2020. Then I had 4 more sessions if Co2 + subcision along with TCA Cross. In summary, my acne scars has been much shallower. The ice pick scar on the nose area was very effective with TCA, the shallow scars on my temple with subcision.
Wanted to encourage everyone who is going through this journey to keep going! I know it will take time and you just want to see results. But collagen formation takes time. Most importantly, don’t forget your sunscreen and DO NOT PICK on your acne (I learnt the hard way :/)
Wanted to encourage everyone who is going through this journey to keep going! I know it will take time and you just want to see results. But collagen formation takes time. Most importantly, don’t forget your sunscreen and DO NOT PICK on your acne (I learnt the hard way :/)
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