TCA Cross for acne scars in downtown Honolulu
What is TCA Cross used for?
TCA Cross treatment is most commonly used for acne scars that are deep. The benefit of TCA Cross is that the liquid is able to reach the very bottom of the scar where it can have an effect.
The types of acne scar which are treated with TCA Cross include:
- Ice pick scars
- Boxcar scars
TCA Cross may form part of an acne scarring treatment plan.
What happens during a TCA Cross treatment?
Treatment will involve the skin being cleansed and the TCA being placed in the scars. The stages that will follow are:
- Frosting. The skin will go white. This is because the TCA has reacted with the proteins in the skin. Frosting lasts for about 30 minutes.
- Redness. When the frosting disappears, the skin will become red.
- Scabbing. A scab will form within 1 or 2 days. This will cover the redness and lasts for 3 to 7 days.
- Redness for 7 to 28 days. Once the scab separates, the skin will be red. The redness will gradually fade over a month (sometimes two).
Looking after your skin after TCA Cross
- Your skin may become sensitive and it is best to use a very gentle lotion, such as Cetaphil lotion, as a cleanser twice per day.
- The scabs need to be moisturised four times a day. Either apply Vaseline or Aquaphor ointment to the scabs for times a day.
- Let the scabs separate naturally. Do not pick them. They will separate as soon as the skin below has healed.
- You can wear make-up from day 3 onwards.
- It is important to protect your skin from the sun as the sun can cause pigmentation in the healing areas. We ask you to avoid tanning for 2 weeks before treatment until 2 months after your final treatment. If you do develop pigmentation, you may need a skin-lightening treatment from your doctor.
What are the benefits of TCA Cross?
TCA Cross is a very successful treatment for the right type of acne scars. About 75% of patients receiving this form of treatment feel their results are good or excellent.
Research also supports TCA Cross as being both safe and effective for acne scars.
What are the risks of TCA Cross?
As with any medical treatment, there are some risks of treatment as well:
- Redness can persist for several months
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation can occur. This is when there is a darkening to the skin that has been treated
- Rarely post-inflammatory can rarely occur This is when there is lightning to the skin which has been treated.
- Scars can widen
- Scars can look worse
- There may be no results or very minimal results
- Infections can occur
How many treatments are required?
Between 4 to 6 treatments are usually required. A treatment is carried out every 4 to 6 weeks. Results may not start being apparent until the second or third treatment.
Can all skin types be treated?
We offer treatment to skin type I to V patients (white to Indian skin tones). TCA Cross has been found to be safe in published reports from Brazil, Egypt, Korea, and India.
Combining TCA with other treatments
TCA Cross may be combined with other skincare treatments which can include RF ( radio frequency Microneedling, Picosure Laser, CO2 Laser , for moderate to deep scars, and most clients see great result after package of 4-6 TCA combined laser skin resurfacing.
Appointments for TCA Cross
If you are interested in TCA Cross then please book us for an acne scar consultation online at website as below: www.beautyhealthyskin.com You can Schdule your own appointment online and also you can reschedule online as well.
