The first part of this post contains pictures of the 2nd application of 50% TCA chemical peel solution to a large mole.
Skip down to see pictures from the first application.
Had to apply anti-bacterial ointment on the first day after the 2nd application because it was red.
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| Day 1 |
Anti-bacterial ointment worked well after two days of use.
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| Day 3 |
Accidentally snagged scab, so it came off too early:
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| Day 5 |
Looking so much better, but at least one (possibly two+) more application(s) will be necessary.
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| Day 7 |
Click here for information regarding this mole and treatment information.
Pictures from Part 1:
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| Dime-sized irregular mole |
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| First TCA application |
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| First TCA application peeling |
Here is the final picture of the first TCA application:
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| First TCA chemical peel complete |
Wow, what a difference after only two applications. You must be thrilled. ~ Kim
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment Kim. The guest who submitted the photos and story says she is thrilled--it is gone, but I'm still waiting for the last set of pictures :-(
DeleteHow much acid is needed? Does she keep applying the acid for a few days or just day 1? I used 100% TCA on some flat, dark "test moles" on my arm and leg, it's been a week and they are red, scabby and a little flaky but the moles themselves don't seem to be peeling that much. I don't know if they will come off. I have been applying a neosporin type ointment and keeping them uncovered. When I did the application I scratched them both with a manicure tool, put the acid on with a toothpick, the moles frosted, it stung really bad, I left the acid on without neutralizing and put band-aids on, but I don't know if I put enough acid on. I was "testing" on my arm/leg because I have flat, dark moles on my face and some large, dark raised moles on my neck. I would like to get rid of the moles and then use acid peels to even out my skin.
ReplyDeleteFrom my understanding of numerous emails, she did nothing to the mole before applying the 50% TCA acid with a q-tip. She said it dripped, so I'm assuming she put enough on to douse it. I do know that she covered it with a band-aid several times, but I believe that was only when the ointment was on and when the scab came off early. I know for a fact that she put on only one layer of the acid but applied it until it dripped, meaning she probably re-dipped the q-tip several times on the first application. She told me that on the second application, she poured the solution into a bottle whose opening was roughly about the same size as the mole and just held it tightly against her cheek and tilted her head so that the acid completely doused the mole. I personally would never do that because I'm so clumsy I'd probably end up spilling it all over my face. What's the pH of your acid?
DeleteI'm not sure of the pH, I wanted to do this cheaply and quickly so it is some $10 acid I bought off eBay. Healing very slowly but one mole did peel off, the other seems to be like an acid pit I burnt in my skin with a scabby mole on top. Folks, don't try this at home!
ReplyDelete100% may be too strong, I will dilute the acid to 25%-50% like she is using in order to apply more solution w/ less pain. I have very sensitive, pale skin, so I probably have to wait for healing and do numerous applications on every mole as they fade, I want to avoid scarring as much as possible.
Numerous applications with a lower strength definitely seem more prudent.
DeleteWOW! That is amazing. I will be sooo busy this Fall, for I have many :) Thanks Gabi!
ReplyDelete~~Barb
the result looks like perfect! But some cells there, may be melanoma in the future and it makes me scared because i also want to use it for myself. Did you talk to doctor? If you did, what he/she said?
ReplyDeleteThanks and good lucks :)
Thanks for the comment. This chemical peel series was actually done by a guest (a reader). She did see a doctor. You can read more about her here: http://mychemicalpeel.blogspot.com/2012/07/large-mole-removal-with-tca-peel-part-1.html
DeleteI wait to see part 3 :) when you will share it on here? :)
ReplyDeleteMe too! The guest who submitted the pictures and information hasn't sent the last set of pictures. She said that the mole is gone, but like you, I'd love to see the final set of pictures :-(
DeleteOh btw, i need to talk you asap, I've sent messages to you on fb..:) ( please dont publish this comment)
ReplyDeleteIt is really an amazing change! I would say, those wanting to remove the scars should try this before going for cosmetic surgeries.If it come out effective, then it would reduce the risks of those surgeries.
ReplyDeleteIt is really an amazing change! I would say, those wanting to remove the scars should try this before going for cosmetic surgeries. If it come out effective, then it would reduce the risks of those surgeries. Lianna
ReplyDeleteI have followed this process myself with great success, I apply Vaseline to the skin surrounding theole to protect it from incidental burning and a q-tip to apply 100% tca to the mole. I don't saturate the q-tip to avoid drips and potential burns to healthy skin. Within a couple of days the moles turn black, form a scab which falls off in a few days. It's generally 7-10 days in total. I have done a large raised mole on my face which almost disappeared after the first treatment. I had mole on my temple removed by a plastic surgeon over a decade ago and the scar is raised and obvious, so I would never use another removal method.
ReplyDeleteSo does TCA 100% rlly work for moles???
DeleteIt works for me and many I've corresponded with, as you can see from some of these comments, but I would always recommend seeing a doctor about any suspicious moles. I also think that working with strong acid can be dangerous if not using the proper equipment or not having enough information.
DeleteI have the 50% TCA chemical peel solution, I applied some using a q-tip as you described to one of my moles on Feb. 12th, on Feb. 13th the mole seemed "inflated". Kind of big and raised. My question is; how often am I supposed to apply the chemical peel solution? Every 2-3 days? Is it safe to apply some everyday? Please help! I have a large mole on my face and I hate it when I have a conversation with someone and all they look at is my mole as opposed to looking straight into my eyes. I hate it!!
ReplyDeleteI have a friend who had a large mole on her face. She used 100% and was aggressive, but when she'd almost gotten it off, she stopped--and it came back. The 2nd round, she was more aggressive, and although it did look rough for several months while she was doing it, she finally got rid of it. She used those small found bandages to cover it.
DeleteI usually don't reapply until the scab falls off, then I wait until it seems strong enough to handle another application. I've worked on a larger mole that I've had to wait a week to reapply after the scab fell off since it was still so red.
What I hate most about the larger mole removal is the itching! It will drive you crazy 2-3 days after the application if you're using a strong solution. I've used benadryl lotion, but it doesn't seem to help much.