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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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What WE DID WELL

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Excellent service; thanks for not making me wait to be seen, like I do in every other doctor's office!

#12011-06-08 09:39:58

Ambiance and cleanliness of the office; informative, highly professional staff. Overall, this was a very pleasant experience.

#22024-11-11

Office was lovely and roomy....the giveaways are a nice touch.

#32024-06-27

I liked the modern office look, and how the doctor was very friendly and listened to everything I said.

#42024-08-30

Quiet, on time, attentive, professional, organized, convenient, reasonably priced compared with others in the area.

#52011-01-31 10:42:48

Everyone was helpful. The appointment time was met and the service was wonderful.

#62012-12-04 12:12:44

Doctor was very friendly & knowledgable. I especially appreciated that she seemed unrushed and focused on me. I am hopeful that the procedure she recommended will improve my condition (facial scar).

#72024-06-16

The entire staff was friendly, efficient and professional. Office and exam room were immaculate. Exam was thorough and complete. I have peace of mind that I have no problems at this time.

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The staff and physician were excellent! Thanks so much!

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What can we do better?

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move closer to home

#12010-11-08 09:51:29

Keep doing the same thing.

#22024-09-01

Everything was great.

#32024-05-17

It was a perfect experioence, I wouldn't change a thing!

#42024-07-02

I wish the aesthetician was available earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon to accomodate working women.

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I cannot think of a thing that would make the visit any better.

#62010-11-03 15:36:43

nothing everything is fine as is.

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Keep doing what you're doing.

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move closer to home

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Just don't change what you're doing

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