TCA Peel (Trichloroacetic Acid Peel)

TCA Peel (Trichloroacetic Acid Peel)

Very Popular Peel
TCA peels are typically the most common type of chemical peel. Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peels are another peel that, depending on their concentration, can be a deep or superficial peel. They work through their acidity, which burns away the surface skin, allowing new skin to heal in its place. It is advisable to wear sunscreen after having a TCA peel.

How TCA Peels Work
A TCA peel destroys the surface of the skin and allows new, smoother skin to come back and heal over in its place. A TCA solution is applied to the skin, typically for 10 to 15 minutes. The solution is then removed and within a few days new, smoother skin will emerge.

What It Treats
With a TCA peel you typically see some tightening of the skin, you get improvements in brown spots, reduction in surface blemishes, some smoothing out of pigment problems, and a general resurfacing.