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Written by Dr. Ringpfeil

TCA (Trichloroacetic Acid) Peel

Overview: Various concentrations of this synthetic compound achieve a superficial to medium depth peel.

Expected results: Reduction of fine and intermediate lines, skin tightening, even skin pigmentation and removal of some sun spots, removal of shallow acne scars, removal of precancerous conditions.

Preparation: The effects of a trichloroacetic acid peel and the efficiency of the peel can be potentiated by starting sunscreens and a retinoid as part of a rigorous skin care regimen several weeks prior to your peel. The night before the peel, any retinoid must be stopped and may be resumed several days after the peel when the refreshed skin is visible. The morning of the peel, there is no necessity to apply any medicinal product other than your daily sunscreen.

Post treatment instructions: The day of the peel, apply a gentle moisturizer (with sunscreen if sun-exposed area was treated) to the area several times; resume your daily skin care regimen the day after the peel with the exception of a retinoid that may be restarted after several days.

Time to desired results: 5 days (surface smoothing) to 3months (collagen production)

Contraindications: Use of isotretinoin (Accutane) in the past 12 months, history of phenol peel.

Downtime: 5-7 days of mask-like exfoliation of the treated area

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The Dr. was excellent in every way !

#12011-04-18 11:48:00

good service

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no waiting

#32024-10-03

Definitely the best overall dermatology practice I've seen (I've seen a lot). Very well run and obviously the Dr. is extremely expert and knowledgeable.

#42011-06-09 11:41:32

Dr. was very informative. Everyone was very nice. Please give all the ladies here a raise..

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Friendliness

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The speed and throughness of the visit.

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All of my questions were answered.

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all people very nice.

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It was very timely

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Keep doing what you are doing!

#12024-05-08

I have zero complaints--top notch service from booking of appointment to treatment to checkout.

#22011-07-26 14:19:25

I was more than pleased with my first visit; a very warm and professional office

#32011-03-09 09:12:38

Appointments on Fridays

#42010-09-27 09:26:48

It would be helpful to have some later evening hours, but the early morning hours work for me too!

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No room for improvement

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So glad I came. Always liked Dr. Kern and Ann Watson. He'd be so pleased with your entire professional setup

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Just keep up the good work!

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The entire visit was just perfect so I had no suggestions at this time.

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This visit was great.

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