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TCA Peel
 Trichloracetic acid (TCA) has been used for many
years to treat facial wrinkles, age spots, pigment
abnormalities, mask of pregnancy and other
superficial skin problems. The TCA Peel is a most
innovative way to easily and optimally rejuvenate
the skin using a special based formulation.
The TCA Peel causes sloughing or removal of the upper layers of
skin. Normally these are the layers that are damaged
by the elements such as sun, wind and neglect. By
removing the upper layers of skin, the overall skin
texture is dramatically smoothed, superficial
wrinkles are quickly eliminated and color
irregularities are improved. The advantage of this
peel is that its pasty like texture makes the
application easy and ensures even uptake into the
skin . Patients benefit by regaining a fresher more
vibrant appearance.
The actual procedure is carried out after
pretreatment with glycolic acids and Retin A™ for 4
weeks. Patients are placed on antibiotics and
antiviral agents before the procedure and stay on
these for about a week. The patient just before the
treatment uses a topical numbing cream and the skin
is rid of excess oil. TCA
is applied and left on the skin for 10 –15 minutes
and then gently removed using a moistened sponge.
Aquaphor™ ointment is then applied
and the patient is driven home. Healing is likened
to that of a moderate sunburn and takes about one
week to complete.
We encourage the use of
Dermacia MD Lycogel® Camouflage
products to help with healing and to minimize post
treatment redness.
It also very is important to stay out of
intense
sun for about one month after the procedure and to
utilize sunscreens or blocks with an SPF of at least
30. Retin A™ and topical bleaching
creams are reinitiated at about 2 weeks after the
peel has been performed.
Before and After
Photos (performed by Dr. Harvey)
If you
have any questions, or wish to schedule a TCA Peel consultation, please
call
Ponte
Vedra Dermatology
& Aesthetic Surgery at (904) 285-7546 or email
consultation@pvderm.com. |
