I did a patch test with a 30% TCA
chemical peel solution because I want to do a deep peel in a couple of weeks, but I need to see how a large area of my facial skin will react to this high a percentage of TCA chemical peel.
chemical peel solution because I want to do a deep peel in a couple of weeks, but I need to see how a large area of my facial skin will react to this high a percentage of TCA chemical peel.
After cleansing with Cetaphil
(no alcohol prep this time) I swabbed three quick layers on one temple where my hair always falls so I can do the patch test without downtime. I let the solution work for one (1) minute, then I applied shea butter. I followed it about 15 minutes later with a very thin layer of Cu3 complex.
(no alcohol prep this time) I swabbed three quick layers on one temple where my hair always falls so I can do the patch test without downtime. I let the solution work for one (1) minute, then I applied shea butter. I followed it about 15 minutes later with a very thin layer of Cu3 complex.
Surprisingly, it didn’t hurt at all until about 20 minutes after the application! And then it HURT! So, I had to find out why. This is what I found on the John Hopkins Medical site:
“Anesthesia is not usually required for TCA peels because the chemical solution acts as an anesthetic.” This makes total sense now: I’d wondered why my 50% spot treatments didn’t hurt…
Here are pictures from before to after the 3rd layer of 30% TCA chemical peel application. I’ll post more pictures this week as it progresses.
chemical peel application. I’ll post more pictures this week as it progresses. |
| BEFORE |
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| Just after the 1st Layer |
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| Just after the 2nd Layer |
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| Just after the 3rd Layer |
Please do not use my personal experience as a replacement for medical advice. You should always consult your medical partner(s) when considering chemical peels. This blog is provided for information only.
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