TCA peel: how to neutralize the danger of trichloroacetic acid

Peeling – This is a procedure that is now familiar to almost every girl who keeps up with the times. Facial skin needs proper care, and in particular cleansing, and the peeling procedure effectively removes dead skin cells, improving its properties and appearance. Among the many chemical peels that are often used in cosmetology, TCA peel deserves special attention. Today on estet-portal.com read about how such peeling is performed correctly, how trichloroacetic acid acts on the skin, and what recommendations must be given to the patient in order to avoid complications of this effective, but rather dangerous procedure.

Recommendations for the specialist and patient on TCA peeling

TCA peeling – This is one of the types of chemical peels, which is performed using trichloroacetic acid, which has cauterizing properties and is highly soluble in water. This is the main danger of the TCA peeling procedure, because it is easy to “overdo it” with such an acid. and cause serious thermal damage to the skin.

The depth of its action depends on the percentage of trichloroacetic acid in the peeling composition: TCA peeling can be superficial, medium and deep.

This peeling is recommended for professionals who have sufficient theoretical knowledge of trichloroacetic acid and are familiar with other types of chemical peels.

TCA Peel:

• features of the action of trichloroacetic acid on the skin;
• TCA peeling procedure: features and methodology;
• Result of TCA peeling: main effects of the procedure.

Important to know: What can a chemical peel do in skin care

Peculiarities of the action of trichloroacetic acid on the skin

Trichloroacetic acid in the TCA peel has several pronounced effects on the patient's skin:

• cleansing – the acid effectively cleanses the top layer of the epidermis, leaving the skin clean and smooth;
• regenerative – after TCA peeling, the proliferation of dermal cells increases, resulting in an increase in the barrier and other properties of the skin;
• anti-inflammatory – trichloroacetic acid reduces the secretion of sebum, resulting in narrower pores and less oily skin;
• stimulating – TCA peeling dilates skin vessels, resulting in improved metabolic processes and increased collagen synthesis;
• antibacterial – under the action of trichloroacetic acid, the pathogenic microflora of the skin is destroyed.

TCA peeling procedure: features and technique

Before starting a TCA peel, the patient should be warned about some of the features of the procedure. After cleansing the skin, the specialist applies a peeling composition with a certain percentage of trichloroacetic acid. Some patients do not experience any sensations during the procedure, others complain of burning and sometimes even pain – it is very individual. After a while, white lesions appear on the skin, which are exfoliated epidermis. On average, the TCA peel procedure takes about 20 minutes, but within 1-2 days after it, redness and vascular reaction may increase on the patient's skin, which is normal. After 2-3 days, darkish crusts appear on the skin, which are strictly forbidden to rip off – they disappear completely 7-8 days after the procedure.

Result of TCA peeling: main effects of the procedure

TCA peeling – This is a complex procedure that requires professionalism, deep knowledge and proven skills from a specialist, as well as an attentive attitude to the patient at all stages of the procedure and recovery after the procedure. If the doctor and patient follow all the requirements for TCA peeling and properly care for the skin after the procedure, the patient will be able to get the following result:

the relief and structure of the skin will recover and improve;
• signs of photoaging will disappear and skin color will even out;
the severity of acne will decrease and scars will smooth out;
hyperkeratosis will disappear;
the face will become brighter, age spots will decrease or completely disappear;
the condition and appearance of the skin as a whole will improve.

TCA peeling – it is an effective procedure that, when performed correctly, helps to deeply cleanse the skin, improve its properties and even get a rejuvenating effect.

However, the doctor must carefully select patients for this procedure and only perform it when he is confident in his knowledge and in an effective and safe outcome.

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