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Deep Chemical Peels: Which one is best for you?

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Deep chemical peels penetrate down to the dermis. They give flaking, redness and itching. Down time is about a week and these require you to use skincare products prior to and after having a peel.

Deep TCA Peels

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What is a TCA Peel?

TCA stands for trichloroacetic acid and is a  deep type of chemical peel that reaches the deeper layers of the skin in order to treat conditions such as acne, hyperpigmentation and scarring.

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Results will still take several months to appear as the several skin cycles are required to see noticable change. Skincare regimes are needed to achieve the desired results.

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For more information watch the attached video to see the results of a TCA peel.

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Should I prepare for a  TCA chemical peel?

Preparing for your skin with the correct creams and washes before having a deep peel can make your skin healthier and more receptive to a deep peel, ultimately giving you a better result.

 

These creams and washes will also need to be used after the peel to maintain the results of the peel and keep the skin in good condition.

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What should you do after a peel procedure?

It is very important that you carefully follow the advice given by your practitioner following a peel to help improve the benefit of the procedure and reduce the risk of complications or side effects. This includes:

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  • Don’t pick off any dead/peeling skin as this may cause bleeding, discoloration, or mild scarring.

  • Not exposing yourself to the sun without a sunscreen for at least 6 weeks after treatment

  • Avoiding scratching or picking at the skin to reduce the chances of scarring.

  • Contact your practitioner immediately if you are concerned about anything.

Who should not have a chemical peel?

  • If you have a history of keloid scars (raised scars that grow out beyond the original injury).

  • If you have facial warts or any current facial infection.

 

Summary of risks from medical skin peels

Peels are a commonly used form of skin rejuvenation and the vast majority are carried out with nocomplications. Adverse effects from TCA skin peel are extremely rare.

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  • Burning sensation and stinging

  • Redness - can last for a few weeks

  • Peeling - it is important that you do not pick at or peel off the skin sensitive skin after the peel

  • Infection in the skin or an out-break of cold sores. Mild transient swelling of the face

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Chemical Peel results can be amazing, contact Dr Kim Booysen to see what is possible.
Before and After Pictures of Chemical Peels
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