Is It Worth It? NO! NO!! NO!!! - Los Angeles, CA
Had really great skin before the peel which I got...
Had really great skin before the peel which I got compliments on all the time. Decided to treat myself to a peel because I'm turning 40 soon and had a baby last year. Well, had a HORRIBLE reaction to this peel. 7 days after developed dermatitus and had an itchy rash all over my face. I wanted to rip my face off it was so bad. I've since spent hundreds of dollars at dermatologist to help me clear up the bright red blotches and breakouts all over my face. Yep, this peel gave me acne. I've done all sorts of glycolic peels, microdermabrasion, etc with excellent results. Not this one. Still recovering and depressed about the whole thing. It was administered by a well known plastic surgeon - I didn't do it myself. It was a TCA 30%. If you want to take the chance then good luck! I wish I'd never, ever messed with it! So mad!
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oh wow, didn't realize you could trigger acne with a TCA peel. hope you recover *before* your birthday.
Hey. Myself and my sister both decided to do a HOME TCA peel had exactly the same reaction - 30%.
I did mine at the same time but used a 12.5% and applied several layers. We had both used many glycolic, Salicyclic, lactic peels in the past but decided to try this one.
Over the next few days my sister developed dermatitus and still had problems sorting her skin out for a long time after. she ended up sorting it by not washing it with anything but WARM water once a day for 2weeks. Then using baby products and non comedogenic suncream. I on the other hand had no problems at all. For 10days after i did the peel all i put on my face was savlon cream and baby shampoo to clean my face once a day. My sisters doctor said her problem arose from using a peel that was too strong- you have to slowly work your way through the different acid strengths slowly so your skin has time to adjust. I really hope your skin sorted itself out.
What is meant by several layers?
Does this mean you applied the TCA solution twice, right after (a few seconds after frosting) the first application?
Sorry to hear about your reaction to the peel....hope you are doing better?...please do keep us posted....
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