Medium TCA peel

Medium TCA peel: treat wrinkles, pigment spots and acne scars

The medium TCA peel is an aesthetic medicine treatment that acts more deeply than the superficial peel in order to reduce wrinkles, pigment spots, acne scars and signs of photoaging.

The medium trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel is recommended when skin imperfections are more pronounced and a superficial peel does not achieve the desired results.

At the Biolaser center in Saint-Louis, near Basel, Mulhouse, Lörrach and Weil am Rhein, each treatment is personalized after a medical consultation.

What is a medium TCA peel?

The medium TCA peel consists of applying a trichloroacetic acid (TCA) solution to stimulate the renewal of the deeper layers of the skin.

Unlike the superficial peel with fruit acids, it acts more intensely to treat more established imperfections, including:

• wrinkles and the first signs of aging;
• pigment spots;
• acne scars;
• signs of photoaging.

On the other hand, the aftermath is more marked and requires a few days of recovery. The choice of protocol is always made by the doctor according to your skin, your phototype and your goals.

When is a medium TCA peel recommended?

Thanks to its deeper action, the medium TCA peel is indicated when the imperfections are more pronounced or when a superficial peel does not achieve the desired result.

TCA peel for wrinkles and the first signs of aging

TCA peeling stimulates skin renewal and gradually improves its texture. It helps reduce fine lines, certain superficial wrinkles and the signs of photoaging, for smoother and more even skin.

Peeling for pigment spots

The medium peel may be recommended to treat certain pigment spots related to the sun or skin aging. By promoting the renewal of the deeper layers of the skin, it helps to even out the complexion and gradually fade dark spots.

Peeling for acne scars

The TCA peel is particularly interesting for improving the appearance of certain superficial to moderate acne scars. By stimulating skin regeneration, it gradually smooths the skin’s relief.

Peeling against photoaging

With age and repeated exposure to the sun, the skin gradually loses quality. The medium peel helps to improve skin texture, even out skin tone, and restore radiance to skin marked by time.

Peeling for certain actinic keratoses

In some cases, TCA peeling may also be offered to treat certain superficial actinic keratoses. A medical consultation is essential to confirm the indication and to ensure that a peel is the most suitable treatment.

What medium peels are offered at Biolaser?

The choice of the medium peel depends on many criteria: your skin type, your phototype, the nature of the imperfections and the desired results. During the consultation, Dr. Michaël Thanacody selects the most suitable protocol among several medical peels from Dermaceutic laboratories.

Peeling	Presentation
Cosmo Peel (18% and 20%)	The Cosmo Peel is a medium trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel indicated to treat wrinkles, pigment spots, the first signs of photoaging and certain actinic keratoses. The concentration is adapted according to the indications and the quality of your skin.
Cosmo Peel Forte	The Cosmo Peel Forte is a more powerful peel, intended to treat more pronounced imperfections, such as certain acne scars, deep wrinkles, lentigines or actinic keratoses. Its use requires prior medical evaluation.
Activa Peel Forte / Mela Peel Forte	This protocol combines the Activa Peel Forte peel with a Mela Peel Forte to manage pigment spots, melasma and certain hyperpigmentations. It is part of a global protocol including skin preparation, depigmenting treatments at home and rigorous sun protection in order to optimize results and limit the risk of recurrence.

The choice of protocol is always personalized in order to offer the most effective treatment while guaranteeing the safety of your skin.

How does a TCA peeling session work?

Each medium TCA peel is preceded by a medical consultation in order to confirm the indication and define the most appropriate protocol.

Skin preparation is essential

As with superficial peels, a 14-day skin preparation is mandatory before each session. It is based on the daily application of cosmetic treatments prescribed by the doctor in order to optimize the effectiveness of the peeling and prepare the skin for the treatment.

The course of the session

The session usually lasts 15 to 30 minutes and includes several steps:

• Cleansing and preparation of the skin ;
• Application of the TCA peel, with a concentration adapted to your indication;
• Application of soothing treatments and reminder of the instructions to follow after the treatment;
• LED phototherapy (if indicated) to promote skin recovery.

During application, a sensation of heat or tingling is normal and gradually disappears after the session.

The number of sessions varies according to the indication treated. A personalized protocol is offered to you during the medical consultation.

What results can be expected after an average TCA peel?

The results of a medium TCA peel appear gradually as the skin is renewed. Thanks to its deeper action, it can correct more marked imperfections than a superficial peel.

Depending on your problem, the treatment can make it possible to:

• reduce wrinkles and the first signs of skin aging;
• fade certain pigment spots and even out the complexion;
• improve the appearance of certain acne scars ;
• smoothing the skin texture and improving its texture;
• restore radiance to skin marked by photoaging.

The results vary depending on the quality of your skin, the indication being treated and the protocol put in place. They are optimized when the peel is combined with the cosmetic preparation prescribed before the treatment, post-peel care and daily sun protection.

Before/after TCA peeling photos

What are the consequences of a medium TCA peel?

The medium TCA peel results in a deeper renewal of the skin than the superficial peel. The reactions observed after treatment are normal and part of the skin regeneration process.

What to expect after the session?

The course may vary slightly depending on the protocol used and your skin type, but the consequences are generally as follows:

Period	Usual skin evolution
On the day of the session	Redness, a feeling of warmth and slight tension of the skin.
Days 2 to 3	The skin may darken slightly before the peeling begins.
Days 3 to 7	Appearance of more or less significant peeling. It is important not to remove the skins that come off naturally.
From one week	The skin gradually regains a smoother, more homogeneous and brighter appearance.
In the following weeks	The results continue to improve thanks to skin renewal and collagen stimulation.

Precautions to be taken

To promote good recovery and optimize treatment results, it is recommended to:

• apply the restorative care prescribed by the doctor;
• do not tear off skins that peel naturally;
• avoid scrubs and irritants until complete healing;
• Rigorously protect the skin from the sun with SPF 50+ sun protection.

Following these recommendations is essential to promote good healing, limit the risk of hyperpigmentation and optimize the results of the peel.

Why choose Biolaser for your medium TCA peel?

At the Biolaser center, each medium TCA peel is performed by Dr. Michaël Thanacody according to a personalized protocol, adapted to your skin, your phototype and your objectives.

The treatment includes a mandatory 14-day skin preparation, the choice of the most suitable peeling among the Dermaceutic protocols, as well as medical follow-up throughout your treatment.

Located in Saint-Louis, near Basel, Mulhouse, Lörrach and Weil am Rhein, the Biolaser center welcomes patients from France, Switzerland and Germany who want to improve the quality of their skin in the long term.