The skin conditions like dark spots, pigmentation, sun damage etc are quite common and women often use different ways to cure them. But in most of the cases, over-the-counter skin care products fail to give desired results so women turn to cosmetic treatments for a solution.
The skin conditions like dark spots, pigmentation, sun damage etc are quite common and women often use different ways to cure them. But in most of the cases, over-the-counter skin care products fail to give desired results so women turn to cosmetic treatments for a solution.
During the past few years, the chemical skin peeling has gained popularity due to its effectiveness in skin rejuvenation. The TCA peel (Tri-chloroacetic acid) is a medium strength peel that is known for treating multiple skin issues which are deeper as compared to light skin peels It produces dramatic skin rejuvenating results. It is a non-toxic chemical acid that has been used for performing chemical skin peel treatments since 20 years.
When TCA peel is applied on the skin it causes the top skin layers to peel off for few days. When the old and damaged skin peels off it unveil a layer of new and undamaged skin with smoother texture and much even skin tone.
TCA peel is often a preferred choice of dermatologists for treating sun damaged skin or melasma generally in combination with prescription skincare creams. This peel can be performed from superficial to deep depth however most of the dermatologists and cosmetic practitioners prefer to use light and medium depth TCA peel to treat skin conditions.
The light or superficial TCA peel are done in a series of 2-3 peel treatments for optimal results. This gives nearly similar results to that of other light chemical peels including Alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) and beta hydroxy acid (BHA) peels. The TCA peels with medium depth are administered once or twice a year as they have some downtime and cause visible skin peeling.
The TCA peel is commonly used for;
The medium depth TCA peel treatment may need some sedation or pain relieving medications as the peel penetrates through the skin’s dermis layer. The peeling starts in 48-72 hours following the peel treatment and the skin peeling lasts for about 2-5 days. It does not cause any pain but the skin appears as if it has been sunburnt. The skin becomes extra sensitive to the sun rays for approximately 4-8 weeks so keep it protected with a good broad spectrum sunscreen and avoid going into direct sunlight.
The common side effects of TCA peel treatment includes mild discomfort, redness of the skin, superficial wound, pigmentation changes, swelling, scarring, sun sensitivity and visible skin peeling or flaking.
The TCA peels are a cost effective way for treating larger body areas including face, neck, shoulders, back, legs and arms because the cost of peel is less than that of laser treatment. The effects of peel depend largely on the depth of peel used as well as the extent of sun exposure. When the treatment is administered by a professional and experienced dermatologist or doctor, it gives outstanding results in improving the texture and tone of your skin.
During the past few years, the chemical skin peeling has gained popularity due to its effectiveness in skin rejuvenation. The TCA peel (Tri-chloroacetic acid) is a medium strength peel that is known for treating multiple skin issues which are deeper as compared to light skin peels It produces dramatic skin rejuvenating results. It is a non-toxic chemical acid that has been used for performing chemical skin peel treatments since 20 years.
When TCA peel is applied on the skin it causes the top skin layers to peel off for few days. When the old and damaged skin peels off it unveil a layer of new and undamaged skin with smoother texture and much even skin tone.
TCA peel is often a preferred choice of dermatologists for treating sun damaged skin or melasma generally in combination with prescription skincare creams. This peel can be performed from superficial to deep depth however most of the dermatologists and cosmetic practitioners prefer to use light and medium depth TCA peel to treat skin conditions.
The light or superficial TCA peel are done in a series of 2-3 peel treatments for optimal results. This gives nearly similar results to that of other light chemical peels including Alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) and beta hydroxy acid (BHA) peels. The TCA peels with medium depth are administered once or twice a year as they have some downtime and cause visible skin peeling.
The TCA peel is commonly used for;
- Improving the appearance of brown or age spots
- Improving the texture of sun damaged and leathery skin
- Giving glow to the skin
- For improving melasma
- Treating some kinds of acne
- Reducing fine lines and wrinkles
The medium depth TCA peel treatment may need some sedation or pain relieving medications as the peel penetrates through the skin’s dermis layer. The peeling starts in 48-72 hours following the peel treatment and the skin peeling lasts for about 2-5 days. It does not cause any pain but the skin appears as if it has been sunburnt. The skin becomes extra sensitive to the sun rays for approximately 4-8 weeks so keep it protected with a good broad spectrum sunscreen and avoid going into direct sunlight.
The common side effects of TCA peel treatment includes mild discomfort, redness of the skin, superficial wound, pigmentation changes, swelling, scarring, sun sensitivity and visible skin peeling or flaking.
The TCA peels are a cost effective way for treating larger body areas including face, neck, shoulders, back, legs and arms because the cost of peel is less than that of laser treatment. The effects of peel depend largely on the depth of peel used as well as the extent of sun exposure. When the treatment is administered by a professional and experienced dermatologist or doctor, it gives outstanding results in improving the texture and tone of your skin.