TCA Peel
Serving the tupelo, ms area
Learn More About TCA Peel
Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peels are a type of chemical peel designed to smooth the skin’s surface by removing the top layer of dead skin cells. This cosmetic procedure uses acids to exfoliate and rejuvenate the skin.
Benefits of TCA peels may include:
- ∙Minimizing blemishes
- ∙Reducing the appearance of wrinkles
- ∙Evening skin tone Assisting in the removal of precancerous growths
- ∙Softening acne scars
- ∙Preventing and controlling acne
The effects of TCA peels, like all chemical peels, are temporary. Multiple treatments may be needed to achieve desired results, and TCA peels can be combined with other therapies for enhanced effects. Recovery time for TCA peels typically lasts about 1 to 2 weeks.
Day Of Procedure
Come to the office with clean skin, comfortable clothes, no jewelry, and no contact lenses.
Day 1 Post-Op:
- Wash your hands with soap and water.
- Use frozen peas for 10 minutes every hour to help reduce any swelling you may experience.
- Sleep with an extra pillow to keep your head elevated.
For the Next 7 Days Post-Op:
Wash your hands with soap and water every day.
Mornings (8 a.m.) and Evenings (8 p.m.)
- ∙Wash the chemical peel area gently with Obagi gentle cleanser.
- ∙DO NOT use a washcloth.
- ∙DO NOT RUB your skin. Splash water onto the peel gently, foam up the cleanser in your palms and PAT onto the treated area.
- ∙Gently pat the skin dry.
- ∙After washing, apply Aquaphor healing ointment (this is thick, so rub it between your palms and PAT it on).
Afternoons (12 p.m. and 4 p.m.)
∙Apply vinegar and water solution compresses for 5-10 minutes to the chemical peel area.
- If your skin feels tight or dry, apply more Aquaphor.
- If you get itchy, apply hydrocortisone up to three times a day.
- Take your Valtrex as prescribed for the entire length recommended.
- Shower with the back of your head to the water, then gently let the water hit your face for a couple of minutes.
- Sleep on your back with an extra pillow for elevation.
- DO NOT scratch, pick, or peel your skin, otherwise, you may scar or get an infection.
- DO NOT blow your nose. If you have a runny nose, blot with a tissue, then wash your hands first and then your nose second with soap and water.
- DO NOT exercise or go out in the sun until cleared by your physician.
- Male patients: shave gently every day in the direction of hair growth. DO NOT shave closely.
Vinegar Soaks
HOW TO MAKE VINEGAR SOAK:
- Mix 1 teaspoon of vinegar to 1 cup of water.
- The solution can be mixed up ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator.
- Make a new solution every day.
- Pour a little solution into a separate container to dip your gauze into.
Take the Next Step
Learn more about TCA peels and all our options at Accent Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Call us at 662-377-6290 or fill out the form below to take the first step. We proudly serve your aesthetic and wellness needs in Tupelo and Northern Mississippi.
