CHEMICAL PEELS (TCA)

A physician administered chemical peel, (TCA peel,) is a much more aggressive peel than the exfoliative type peels done by non physicians. It is not as invasive as laser resurfacing so the recovery time is significantly less. It is often done in conjunction with facial rejuvenation surgery, but also can be performed in the medical spa setting under mild oral sedation. The TCA peel is safe and very well tolerated. There is a fairly pain free recovery period of five to seven days during which time the outer layer of facial skin peels away. Sun protection during the healing phase is very important.