Who Is A Good Candidate For TCA Peels?
Chemical peels can be superficial, medium, or deep strength. TCA peels are considered medium strength, meaning they should only be applied by a certified skin care professional. The ideal candidate for a TCA peel:
is not breastfeeding or pregnant does not have a skin condition such as psoriasis, eczema, or rosacea does not have a job that requires them to be outside has no history of keloids or poor wound healing will be counseled by the doctor beforehand about realistic expectations of the results.
People who have taken the acne medication isotretinoin (Zenatane, Amnesteem, Claravis) should avoid chemical peels for a period of time after completing treatment.