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TCA Peels
Medium depth peels use chemical TCA (Trichloracetic Acid) to create their peel. TCA peels can effectively improve many conditions including dull weathered skin, freckling, blotchy pigmentation (including the mask of pregnancy) sun damage (including pre-cancerous lesions), fine wrinkles and shallow acne scars. At The Laser and Skin Clinic your TCA peel will be carried out by a highly experienced nurse.
TCA is a non-toxic chemical which has been used to perform skin peels for over 30 years. Unlike some other types of peels, TCA peels have the additional advantage of creating a fresh natural appearing complexion, while preserving the normal skin color. For this reason, they are often referred to as "freshening peels". Although one peel can significantly improve the appearance of the skin, some skin problems are deeper than others. It is possible that you may require more than one peel to achieve your best results.
If you decide that you are interested in a TCA peel, you will need to have a consultation with your nurse, who will examine your skin and discuss the potential benefits and risks of a TCA peel for your particular skin type and condition. If it is determined that you are a good candidate for this peel, some topical medications will be prescribed for you to prepare your skin for peeling. A solution containing TCA is applied to your skin. This is usually associated with 2-3 minutes of a burning and stinging sensation. When TCA is applied to the skin, it causes the top layers of cells to dry up and peel off over a period of several days. When the old skin has peeled off, it exposes a new layer of undamaged skin which has a smoother texture and more even color. Most people take 5-7 days to heal from an average TCA peel. During the healing process there is no pain, but the skin looks as if it has had sunburn. Therefore, most patients choose to stay home during this healing time. However, if you are not too self-conscious about your appearance you may be able to work during part of your peel.
Anyone who has had a TCA peel is more sensitive to sunlight for at least 6-8 weeks after their peel. During this time it is very important to protect the new skin with sunscreens, hats and the avoidance of strong sunlight. However, most people are anxious to protect their new improved skin from the damage of sun exposure and they continue to wear sunscreen daily, even after they have healed completely.
As with any procedure, not everyone is a candidate for the TCA peel. Unlike other peels, those done with TCA usually do not permanently lighten the skin. Therefore they can be performed on patients with darker skin types including Hispanics, Asians and Blacks. Most people have similar aging and sun damage changes on the neck, chest and hands as are present on the face. Fortunately, TCA peels can be performed successfully on these other non-facial areas as well.
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I wanted to try something new rather than my usual facial with more rejuvenation so i decided to give Dermaroller a go!I was given a cream to numb my face before my treatment so i didn't feel anything.The nurse treated my full face with roller which took about 30 minutes.After the treatment my skin was pink and felt like a sunburn for few hours.Its been 4 weeks since my treatment and my skin looks great.People have commented on how well i look.I am booked in for my second treatment so can't wait.
Mary-Mullingar
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