Jessner Peel

Are you considering a Jessner peel?

Medium strength chemical peels create a controlled inflammation using one or more chemical agents on the epidermal layers and upper dermis which, over time, results in tissue regeneration.

Common ingredients currently used include one or a combination of glycolic acid (AHA), salicylic acid (BHA), lactic acid, resorcinol, solid carbon dioxide and trichloroacetic acid (otherwise known as TCA) an alpha hydroxy acid. All of these peel agents have been used for years by dermatologists and doctors and estheticians.

Prior to TCA’s use for removing tattoos it was known to provide acceptable results in reducing fine wrinkles, treating acne scars, freckles, birthmarks, discolorations, stretch marks and mild-to-moderate photo aging as well as removing corns. For some time now TCA tattoo removal peel strengths up to 50% seem to have been the preferred strength for these conditions.

At this strength and higher, however, it has been known to cause certain complications including scarring. This has caused this strength to become less popular. 35% TCA formulas have been found to produce equally positive results without the associated side-effects.
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TCA Tattoo Removal

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Are you thinking about using a TCA Tattoo Removal product?

TCA (trichloroacetic acid) chemical peels have been around in various forms for over 50 years.

Chemical peels were initially used for treating calluses and corns on patient’s feet. About 20 years ago TCA peel experiments were conducted for other skin problems like acne scarring, wrinkles, discoloration and tattoo removal.

It was discovered that a 25 to 50% TCA acid concentration was generally the most effective. The higher the concentration, the deeper the peel would be, however caution must be taken for peel strengths of up to and over 50%. The Jessner peel recommends a 35% strength

TCA is considered a ‘medium’ peel (lighter peels are Glycolic and Lactic) and causes a controlled inflammation which results in the epidermal skin layers above the tattoo being peeled or sloughed off and replaced with new skin. This inflammation causes the ink to break apart naturally and rise to the surface with newly generated skin growth.

The product may be purchased in non-prescription and prescription strengths. It looks and feels just like water when applied to your skin. TCA is simple to use and can be applied in your own home, normally with just a q-tip.

How often should TCA be applied?

This normally depends on the concentration that you use and your own body’s reaction to it. Once the TCA peel has been applied, you can expect the outer layers of skin to start peeling after approximately 1 – 2 weeks.

It can then take another full week for all the dead skin to come off. After that you’ll want to allow the skin to recover for another 3 – 4 weeks before beginning your next peel. You should not apply a TCA chemical peel more often than once every four – six weeks.

Keep in mind that your skin may peel more than once.
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