TCA Peel

A TCA peel is a medium depth peel for lighter skin types which uses trichloroacetic acid to exfoliate skin.

About TCA Peels

Overview

TCA (trichloroacetic acid) peels work more deeply than superficial peels, making them highly effective for treating pigmentation, wrinkles, and sun damage. As a result, they deliver more noticeable improvements.

However, they also require longer downtime and often cause temporary redness and peeling. Due to these risks, providers generally avoid using TCA peels on darker skin types, as they may lead to scarring or uneven pigmentation. Overall, this peel falls under the category of a medium-depth peel.

Benefits

TCA peel designed to remove damaged surface layer of skin
Removes imperfections such as age spots, fine wrinkles, rough skin, freckles, and sun-damaged skin
Stimulates natural production of collagen and elastin
Course of treatment depends on skin type
Younger individuals may only need one or two treatments, while older individuals may need up to four treatments
One week of healing required between each treatment
Skin may be red and sensitive to sunlight immediately after treatment
Skin starts peeling after three days and continues for up to seven days
Avoid picking or pulling at skin to prevent scarring
Can start wearing makeup after dark, surface skin has peeled away

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