TCA Peel

The TCA peel (Trichloroacetic Acid) is a medium peel, and is a very popular treatment for skin of all colors and imperfections. TCA peels can vary in strength from 10 percent to 50 percent depending upon the skin tone, imperfections, wrinkles, etc., that are in need of improvement.
TCA peels can improve wrinkles of the skin by improving the collagen and elastin fibers of the skin, strengthening and repairing them. TCA can also improve the appearance of acne scars, fine lines around the eyes and mouth, discoloration associated with the sun, hormones, and aging.
TCA peels will result in the skin having a red appearance for about seven to 10 days and require absolute sun protection during this time.  Patients undergoing TCA peeling may be asked to “pre-treat” the areas to be peeled prior to their TCA peel in order to maximize the peel effects, such pre-treatments may include the use of a fading cream, a retinoid type product, or a combination.
TCA peeling can cause the skin to take on a dry, brown appearance once the redness of the actual peel has subsided. This is normal. As the skin is shedding, it will lift, giving a dry, dark appearance that will resolve once it begins to peel. Do not force this process or peel away any skin that is not ready to come off on its own. It is important that this skin stay intact until ready to slough so it can act as a protection to the underlying skin during this time.
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