@Amanda HallThanks for the reply =) What % of TCA would u recommend? Do you thinkCO2 lasers do anything for my scars?
15 hours ago, sadAcneScarBoi said:@Amanda HallThanks for the reply =) What % of TCA would u recommend? Do you thinkCO2 lasers do anything for my scars?
The doctor will be the one to determine that. I had one TCA Cross session and the doctor started off with a lower percentage just to be on the safe side. I didn't see improvement but that's part of the journey. It's better to start off conservatively.
With that being said, some experienced doctors (I don't think mine was a true scar expert)will jump right into the high percentage acid. I read from some doctor that 80-100% is the way to go; 100% has more downtime and risk than 80%, naturally.
Can you do it yourself? Sure, as long as you fully understand the risks. You can save a good amount of money this way but there are many who do not advocate this. Scar widening is unsettling. I will say that I've seen on YouTube that many doctors just apply TCA casually - even I can do a better job myself. But it's your body and you need to think heavily about this.
Cross will take multiple treatments and can take more than a year for you to see satisfying results.