TCA Chemical Peels
Medium depth chemical peels like TCA peels should only be performed by board-certified dermatologists like Dr. Woodall and Dr. White as they are a more involved peel with intense peeling for 7-10 days but give amazing results! TCA Peels improve age spots, fine lines and wrinkles, freckles and moderate skin discoloration. It also can be used to smooth rough skin and treat some precancerous skin growths like actinic keratosis.
What is a “TCA Peel”?
This physician-performed chemical peel is considered a medium depth chemical peel. During this procedure, a chemical solution, trichloroacetic acid, is applied to your skin to remove the damaged outer layers of skin and reveal a younger, clearer, more radiant complexion.
How does it work?
Getting a chemical peel is a safe process that removes a micro thin top layer of skin. Removal of these damaged cells stimulates cell division that results in plumper, healthier, newer cells. Our aesthetician will help you decide if TCA peels are right for your skin.
What does a TCA peel do?
- Look younger and freshen your skin
- Remove age spots and fade skin discolorations
- Smooth skin texture
- Improve dull skin color
- Improve superficial & medium depth wrinkles
- Improve superficial acne scarring
- Remove unsightly blemishes
- Vanish sun freckles and “liver spots” on your shoulders, hands and face
What should I expect afterward?
Once the treatment is completed, you can expect to shed the dead, outer layer of skin for approximately seven days. Following this, you can expect your skin to be completely healed within ten to fourteen days. At that time you will notice improvement in the appearance of your skin, which will have fewer wrinkles, blemishes, and pigmentation problems. You will also notice a healthy glow as your face appears radiant and shining.