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Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) treatment for skin
Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) treatment for skin
Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is a chemical compound often used in skin peel treatments. TCA is a stronger deeper peel than both alpha hydroxy acid and beta hydroxy acid peels and can be administered in various conentration amounts.
What is a Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel used for?
TCA peel are most often used to treat:
- Fine surface wrinkles
- Superficial blemishes
- Uneven Pigmentation
- Acne
How do Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peels work?
Although TCA peels can be administered in various concentrations, medium concentration TCA peels are most common and often applied as a cream using a cotton or foam applicator. The treatment takes about 10-15 minutes. Some doctors will administer TCA peels using a non-cream solution in an attempt to obtain a deeper penetrating peel.
How long will it take to heal from a TCA peel
After the TCA peel, the patient's skin will be inflammed and feel like it was sunburned. A combination of paste mixture and ice will often be used to reduce the inflammation. The healing process takes about a week, much quicker than a phenol peel.
How long will the effects of a TCA peel last?
Depending on what type of skin condition the TCA peel was used to address, it could take multiple treatments until the patient notices a significant result. However most patients will see a noticeable result soon after the initial procedure. The results from a TCA will last anywhere between 6 months to a year.
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