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The TCA chemical peel treatment results will last for six months to two years

Tricholoracetic acid (TCA) chemical peel is often used as a facial peel procedures for fine wrinkles and blemishes, age spots and superficial acne scars. Chemical solutions used in this treatment is much more potent than AHA chemical peel the skin by removing surface imperfections, but it can not penetrate as deep as the phenol peel.

One benefit of treatment with the TCA peel is that it is the depth and size of treatment area may be monitored or adjusted according to individual needs. Indeed, the depth of treatment is adjusted according to the degree of peel strength agents are used. On aggregate, the chemical concentrations ranging from 15 to 50%, with higher concentrations for deeper skin imperfections.

The entire procedure takes about 20 minutes to an hour and performed on an outpatient basis. Application of the peeling agent, patients will experience a burning sensation that lasts about 20-10 minutes. With that, the dermatologist will give pain pills or sedatives to minimize discomfort. Peel agent left on the skin to the desired depth was reached. Next, peel agent is neutralized with iced saline solution.

After treatment, oil-based or steroid ointment applied to the skin to protect skin from drying out. Over the next few days, the treated skin layer becomes rigid and turn dark in color. Patients should be advised not to scratch or peel crusted skin in order to prevent serious skin damage. Old skin layer plate and peel off naturally during its four to seven days, revealing new skin reddened. When the skin is peeled off, you can resume your normal activities immediately, and the pink tone eventually disappear within a few weeks off.

Usually, the TCA chemical peel treatment results will last for six months to two years. As such, some patients will go on to repeat the treatment every six to twelve months to maintain the improvements. Otherwise, you can maintain the results achieved, making the day skin care regimen.

TCA chemical peel is ideal for individuals who are looking for an intermediate level of treatment, but the price is less than a deep chemical peel. Get individualized advice from your dermatologist to find out whether you are a good candidate TCA chemical peel.




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