TCA Chemical Peel

A trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel is a quick and easy treatment that packs a punch — addressing sun damage, wrinkles, acne scars, and pigmentation. Best of all, it can be customized to fit your concerns and lifestyle.

Get Ready for Beautiful Skin

TCA peels exfoliate the skin to remove dead or damaged skin cells, and also treat a wide variety of skin conditions. They can be used at a superficial or medium depth, or deep depending on your specific needs.

What Determines the Depth?

The depth of your TCA peel will determine how extensive your healing time will be, and the actual depth of the peel is determined by the TCA concentration and how many layers of the peel is applied to the skin.

Superficial

Superficial peels improve acne, blackheads, whiteheads, sallowness, texture, hyperpigmentation, post-acne redness, and overall tone.

Medium

Medium peels improve fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, and can remove pre-skin cancers. They are also good for irregular pigmentation and melasma.

What are the Benefits of a TCA Peel?

The intensity and downtime can be customized to best fit you
Quick and convenient treatment time

Treatment Details

If you have an active skin infection or wound (cold sore, acne breakout, cut, etc.), you cannot undergo a chemical peel. Before treatment, your skin will be cleansed. We will use various topical agents to prep the skin, even it out, and protect it.

Once your skin is ready, the TCA will be applied directly to your skin, in multiple layers according to the depth that has been chosen for you. The number of layers you receive determines the “depth” of your TCA peel.

How do I prepare for a TCA peel?

In the weeks before your procedure, it is important to minimize sun exposure to ensure you will see the best results. Afterward, you should also limit sun exposure.

Chemical Peels at Grossman Dermatology

When you choose Grossman Dermatology, you’re choosing quality, excellence, and a high level of customer care. Our long-established, high-end cosmetic dermatology center is beloved by celebrities and the everyday patient alike. Board-certified, Harvard fellowship-trained Dr. Karyn Grossman is widely recognized by the media, and is an instructor, Key Opinion Leader, author, and presenter in the aesthetics industry. She is a big advocate of educating her patients before they are treated so that they understand how everything works together. If you’re interested in chemical peels at Grossman Dermatology, we invite you to contact us to set up your consultation.