UpgradeDiva 0 Share Posted June 13, 2007 In about a week, I will have my first TCA peel, and the nurse informed me that it will be 40-45%, depending on what my dermatologist decides for my case.I would love to hear about others' experiences with the above. To address ice pick acne scars as well as red marks, I am having a combination of VBeam PDL, as well as TCA peels. I'm on Day 6 of my first VBeam treatment! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tabula_rasa 0 Share Posted June 14, 2007 In about a week, I will have my first TCA peel, and the nurse informed me that it will be 40-45%, depending on what my dermatologist decides for my case.I would love to hear about others' experiences with the above. To address ice pick acne scars as well as red marks, I am having a combination of VBeam PDL, as well as TCA peels. I'm on Day 6 of my first VBeam treatment! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UpgradeDiva 0 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 In about a week, I will have my first TCA peel, and the nurse informed me that it will be 40-45%, depending on what my dermatologist decides for my case.I would love to hear about others' experiences with the above. To address ice pick acne scars as well as red marks, I am having a combination of VBeam PDL, as well as TCA peels. I'm on Day 6 of my first VBeam treatment! Why such a strong peel? From what I have read, when you go above a 35% TCA peel there is a significant risk of scarring without any appreciable benefit, and peels are typically ineffective in treating scars anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 0 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Don't do it. That's WAY too strong for a facial TCA peel. You are asking for further scars and nasty hyperpigmentation that might not heal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Khari 0 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I had a 50 % TCA peel. Recovery was horrible and very long, about 3 weeks, I got one major scar from the peel and pigmentation. I am having fraxel now to improve my skin and repair damage not only from acne but also from the TCA peel. Recovering from fraxel was nothing compared to recovery from the TCA peel. I would never do it again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UpgradeDiva 0 Author Share Posted June 15, 2007 Oh my goodness, this is horrifying. Has ANYONE had a good experience after a 40-45% TCA peel? Or any TCA peel?The nurse informed me that the brand of the peel is MCC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wynne 131 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Oh my goodness, this is horrifying. Has ANYONE had a good experience after a 40-45% TCA peel? Or any TCA peel?The nurse informed me that the brand of the peel is MCC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UpgradeDiva 0 Author Share Posted June 15, 2007 Thank you for this information.For a TCA peel performed by a dermatologist (not the stuff purchased off eBay), what is the typical percentage? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UpgradeDiva 0 Author Share Posted June 16, 2007 Did a little bit more research on percentages ...So, is 55% then not the so-called "gold standard" for a medium TCA peel?www.touchbriefings.co.uk/pdf/1746/Torok.pdf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wynne 131 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Did a little bit more research on percentages ...So, is 55% then not the so-called "gold standard" for a medium TCA peel?www.touchbriefings.co.uk/pdf/1746/Torok.pdf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UpgradeDiva 0 Author Share Posted June 16, 2007 Oh wow, I had to look "xanthelasma" up - scary images. I've seen almost unanimously-awful accounts on TCA peels. Positive reviews and experiences for them tend to be the exception rather than the rule.Doctors have huge egos about alternate suggestions. I have to wonder if she's ever given a peel with such a high percentage before? Oh - and the reason the nurse cited the brand of the TCA was because I asked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wynne 131 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Oh wow, I had to look "xanthelasma" up - scary images. I've seen almost unanimously-awful accounts on TCA peels. Positive reviews and experiences for them tend to be the exception rather than the rule.Doctors have huge egos about alternate suggestions. I have to wonder if she's ever given a peel with such a high percentage before? Oh - and the reason the nurse cited the brand of the TCA was because I asked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 0 Share Posted June 16, 2007 I repeat, please do not go through with this. And be on guard: modern day physicians will sugar coat most everything to try to weaken your common sense defenses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UpgradeDiva 0 Author Share Posted June 16, 2007 I repeat, please do not go through with this. And be on guard: modern day physicians will sugar coat most everything to try to weaken your common sense defenses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wynne 131 Share Posted June 17, 2007 I'm relieved with your decision not to go through with this treatment. I hope you are! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Snowman 0 Share Posted June 17, 2007 would a 20-25% peel not be effective with less risks or is there still big chance of hyperpigmentation?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wynne 131 Share Posted June 17, 2007 would a 20-25% peel not be effective with less risks or is there still big chance of hyperpigmentation?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Snowman 0 Share Posted June 17, 2007 would a 20-25% peel not be effective with less risks or is there still big chance of hyperpigmentation??Didn't you also have 100% TCA CROSS done? I think I read of your experiences in one of the TCA threads. Did you like the results?If you've got darker skin, I'd not really feel comfortable recommending any peel unless it were very superficial.If you've got lighter skin and prepped it as recommended for at least two weeks with another light strength toner type AHA, or a strong OTC retinoid for a month, then that strength of TCA peel (20% - 30%) might be effective. That is what I'll be trying in a month or so just for the fun of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Antnee 0 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I think ill be doing a 25% peel shortly. only thing is i needled around 2 weeks ago. how long should i wait ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wynne 131 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I think ill be doing a 25% peel shortly. only thing is i needled around 2 weeks ago. how long should i wait ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wynne 131 Share Posted June 18, 2007 would a 20-25% peel not be effective with less risks or is there still big chance of hyperpigmentation??Didn't you also have 100% TCA CROSS done? I think I read of your experiences in one of the TCA threads. Did you like the results?If you've got darker skin, I'd not really feel comfortable recommending any peel unless it were very superficial.If you've got lighter skin and prepped it as recommended for at least two weeks with another light strength toner type AHA, or a strong OTC retinoid for a month, then that strength of TCA peel (20% - 30%) might be effective. That is what I'll be trying in a month or so just for the fun of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
