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TCA Chemical Peel

What it is: A chemical peel that utilizes trichloroacetic acid, a common chemical for medium depth peels, with varying concentrations. A TCA peel is intended to improve the skin texture and tone of the skin.  

What it addresses:  Minor skin conditions such as:

- Fine wrinkles
- Surface discoloration
- Uneven skin texture
- Uneven skin tone

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Can I get a chemical peel for scars on my back?

Can you use a chemical peel for white scarring on the back?

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January 5, 2009

Chemical Peels to the Back and Extremities: Acne Scars

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon

Acne scars and hyperpigmented scars occur commonly on the back and extremities.  The skin appendages on these areas differ from the face and thus require specific measures to avoid complications.

Secondly, it is rather difficult to pretreat these areas before a deep chemical peel.

Our office routinely performs chemical peels of various type and depth on the back and extremities. When discussing this option with your physician, make sure he or she is board certified and has experience in this specific anatomic area of peeling.

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