TCA peel

To carry out the treatment safely and effectively, we ask you to keep the following in mind:

We recommend preparing your skin for about 2 weeks before the peel with a peel booster or another product we personally advise. Stop using retinol, acids and other exfoliating ingredients 1 week before the treatment. Well-prepared skin can support the treatment and shorten recovery time.

• ✓Come to your appointment with clean skin. The treatment area should be free of make-up, body lotion, deodorant and other skincare products.
• ✓Around the treatment course, use only the products we have advised, unless otherwise discussed.
• ✓Do not use products with irritating ingredients, such as acids, retinol or exfoliants, for 1 week before the treatment.
• ✓Do not scrub your skin in the days before and after the treatment.
• ✓Are you using new medication or antibiotics? Always let us know.
• ✓Is the skin irritated, damaged or inflamed in the treatment area? Please contact us in advance.

After the treatment, the skin may feel warm, red, tight or stinging. This is a normal skin reaction after a TCA peel.

In the days after the treatment, the skin may become dry, feel tight, darken and start to peel. This usually happens within 3 to 7 days after the treatment. Do not pull at loose flakes or peeling skin. This can disrupt the healing process and damage the skin. Loose flakes may be carefully trimmed if needed.

Pigment may first become darker after the treatment, as the peeling brings the pigmentation to the surface. Your body will then clear the pigment itself. After about 14 to 21 days the pigment usually becomes lighter.

Beneath the peeling, the skin may be slightly red or pink. This is the new, delicate skin. Protect it extra well with SPF 50+.

Important to note:

• ✓Do not pull at loose flakes or peeling skin.
• ✓Do not scrub your skin while it is still recovering.
• ✓Do not use products with active ingredients such as acids, retinol or exfoliants, unless we have advised otherwise.
• ✓Do not wear make-up while the skin feels sensitive or open.
• ✓Avoid saunas, swimming pools, jacuzzis and intensive exercise while the skin is still red, warm or sensitive.
• ✓Protect the skin daily with SPF 50+.

Aftercare following the treatment

After the treatment, it is important to nourish the skin well and allow it to recover calmly. Use only the products we have advised.

For recovery, use a product from your personal product advice. The recommended cream supports the skin's recovery and helps calm the skin barrier.

For the first 24 hours, use only the products we have advised. After that, you can usually go back to your own gentle skincare once the skin feels closed and calm. Products with acids, retinol or other exfoliating ingredients may only be used after at least one week and only once the skin has fully recovered, unless we advise otherwise personally.

Not sure whether you may use a product? Always get in touch with us first.

After a TCA peel, the skin is temporarily more sensitive to UV radiation. We therefore advise you to be very careful with sun exposure during the treatment course and not to use a sunbed. Avoid sun and sunbeds for 4 to 6 weeks before and after the treatment.

Avoid direct sun exposure. If your skin is sun-tanned, we cannot carry out the treatment safely and the practitioner may decide to postpone it.

Going outside anyway? Then use SPF 50+ daily. On sunny days we advise reapplying sunscreen every two hours. With prolonged sun exposure, sunscreen alone is not always enough, so make sure the treated area is also well protected or covered with a cap or hat.

Well-protected skin supports the healing process and reduces the risk of pigment changes or irritation.

Every skin responds differently to treatments. The average number of treatments we mention on the website or during the initial consultation is therefore always an indication.

Factors such as skin type, skin condition, lifestyle, hormones, medication, sun exposure, product use and following advice can affect the final result. In some cases more treatments are needed than expected in advance.

The result achieved may also be temporary. Depending on the skin indication, maintenance treatments may be needed to keep the result looking good.

Because every skin and bodily reaction is unique, we cannot guarantee an exact end result or the number of treatments required.

Pregnancy

Are you pregnant or breastfeeding? Please let us know. TCA peels must not be applied during pregnancy and/or breastfeeding. In that case we will temporarily pause the course.