Rough Recovery but Worth It

I had a TCA peel to lighten age spots and improve the texture of my skin. I was also concerned about the reoccurrence of skin cancer Dr. Heckman had previously removed (he did an amazing job with that) from my face. The procedure is quick-- I was in an out in less than an hour--but pretty uncomfortable (the prep solution smells horrible and irritates your eyes and the TCA solution stings). Definitely ask for post-procedure pain meds to cover a few days to take the edge off so you can sleep. Recovery is annoying, not painful, after the initial swelling goes down in 2-3 days, with itching you can't scratch being the biggest challenge. I didn't socialize for 2-3 weeks after the procedure due to peeling and redness. You have to be religious about staying out of the sun--I wore a broad-brimmed hat absolutely everywhere--for the first 6 months. I still wear SPF 60 every day, even in winter. The spots will come right back if you keep exposing your skin as you did in the past.
I would absolutely tough it out again as this procedure is totally worth it. My skin is completely rejuvinated with better texture, tone, and a more youthful appearance.