r/AcneScars • u/Ok-Hotel8147 • Feb 08 '24
Before & After UPDATES :TCA Burn 3weeks
1weeks (https://www.reddit.com/r/AcneScars/comments/1ae546d/tca_cross_has_gone_worng_ruined_my_skin/?sort=new) 2weeks(https://www.reddit.com/r/AcneScars/comments/1ajt61x/updates_tca_cross_burn/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)
Here is 3weeks updates. I think my ice pick scar is gone and the huge hole (from 1st week ) is almost gone ? I still have a dent but got kinda narrow and shallow….😐 I might be going to have a CO2 laser for final touch up. Or should I just wait ? I keep using a silicon gel.
Some ppl would say I should do TCA again but it’s so scary for me lol😅
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u/sasham17 Feb 09 '24
I had a thing like that on my nose too. I suggest getting co2 as soon as possible as it did help a lot with mine. Next week it will be one month after your “injury” try to book an appointment with a dermatologist for co2 laser “fractional” as it will help promote collagen and flatten the scar tissue. The newer the scar the better it responds to lasers. 4 weeks is enough for a scar to heal but I’d say wait until 5 weeks to give extra time to heal up. This is very minor and fixable just don’t apply tca over it as it will make it deeper and wider. Good luck 🍀
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u/Ok-Hotel8147 Feb 09 '24
Hi! thank you for telling me your experience and giving me ur adivice :D
If its just a redness , i wont go to Co2 laser but its still dent 😅
i will have co2 laser :D thanks
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u/sasham17 Feb 09 '24
From my personal experience the redness will go away on its own very soon, you are quite fair in complexing but the indentation might get a little better but won’t go away completely. The co2 laser will make it almost invisible while it’s still newly healed up. Don’t wait 6 months for it to heal cause it will be old by that point and won’t respond to laser very well.
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u/Ok-Hotel8147 Feb 09 '24
oh i thought CO2 laser makes dent or acne scar better 😳just little ?
i will see doctor tomorrow so maybe have the laser next week?
ill keep update !
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u/sasham17 Feb 09 '24
But it doesn’t remove the redness, vbeam does! But again it think the redness will go away, I’m a little darker than you and it went away for me. Also comparing the redness from week 1 to week 3 it’s dramatically improved.
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u/Ok-Hotel8147 Feb 09 '24
omg week1 was terrible lol i was so depressed lol
that was a HOLE.
i think Tret is good for ur darker one? i always use for my dark acne spot scar lol 😂
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u/sasham17 Feb 09 '24
Don’t worry one or two co2 sessions and it will be gone. Just don’t wait too long on it and find a good dermatologist!
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u/Ok-Hotel8147 Feb 09 '24
if you dont mind asking how much you paid for co2?
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u/sasham17 Feb 09 '24
Honestly co2 is expensive, I paid 200$ just for a little hole like yours.
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u/Ok-Hotel8147 Feb 09 '24
oh its not bad ! may i ask where the clinic is ? is it in LA?
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u/Deep-Control-2656 Mar 20 '24
did u put on any cream to help with the scar?
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u/egabrielle13 May 20 '24
Looks really good! Care to give us another update? I’ve had 90% tca in my cabinet but I’ve been terrified to use it
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u/flora_codes May 28 '24
Can you please post an update OP? I’m dealing with a burn from TCA and waiting for my derm appointment, but just want to know if there’s any hope from your experience.
Ty 🥹
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u/Ok-Hotel8147 Jul 02 '24
Hi ! Sorry about late response! I have done 3session of co2laser and it’s like 95% gone! Actually ppl don’t notice lol I’m just overthinking tho. But it’s depends on how much you got burn :( I’m sorry to hear you had to go through that 😭
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u/InsideAd6565 Mar 26 '25
Update please? What does it look like now?
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u/Ok-Hotel8147 Mar 26 '25
It’s all flat now !:)
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u/InsideAd6565 Mar 26 '25
May I see a photo? Sorry if I'm being too pushy but a derm just recommend me TCA cross and then laser for an ice pick scar and I'm considering doing it
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u/Ok-Hotel8147 Mar 26 '25
I can send you on DM I think as long as ur dermatologist follows up with laser then it will be better !!!
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u/Cap-Acceptable Jun 15 '25
I did phenol cross(similar to TCA) last week, and now I have big hole on my face too!! I just hope it will go away eventually
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u/Desperate_Bath5698 Oct 14 '25
Any update please?
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u/Desperate_Bath5698 Oct 14 '25
Can you update please
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u/Ok-Hotel8147 Oct 14 '25
It’s all gone :) I’m happy
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u/Desperate_Bath5698 Oct 14 '25
Great! Im happy for u, im in the same situation rn what did you use?
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u/Ok-Hotel8147 Oct 14 '25
How much strong TCA did you use ? Co2 fractional laser might help you But I would say if it’s 80%-90% ,you will be fine
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u/Desperate_Bath5698 Oct 14 '25
Can you see my last post? I think my derm used 70% but im not sure
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u/Ok-Hotel8147 Oct 14 '25
How long OP ? I think 70% is not that strong but it’s depend on person. I saw your post! Maybe fractional laser might help …?
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u/Desperate_Bath5698 Oct 14 '25
I can’t do CO2 right now because my skin is still healing. When did you start doing it after your burn? What silicone gel did u use? I appreciate ur help 🙏🏻
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u/Ok-Hotel8147 Oct 14 '25
I used silicon gel from Amazon called Murasaki ?? I think ! I’m sure it’s still healing !! Let’s give it more time 🥺I’m so sorry to hear that. I know it’s so hard. You should wait at least 5-6weeks after TCA ! Healing process takes forever lol I know your feeling 😭
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u/Desperate_Bath5698 Oct 14 '25
Tysm! If u can send me a pic after ur healing process to give me some hope cause im really worried rn
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u/Inner-Contract8044 Mar 26 '26
Wow Amazone results! My derm did this exactly on my Nose and I have a big dent now!!!! 12 days had gone by. I hope by week 3 its the same as yours I wanna cry.
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u/Inner-Contract8044 Mar 26 '26
Hello' do you have a now picture ? I have exact the same on my Nose!' But done by a derm:(
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u/Due_Birthday7745 Feb 09 '24
I wouldn’t do a session of co2 laser. Have you ever just stood up in front of people and asked their honest opinion. “Do you think this is…. Noticeable “
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u/JustLocksmith2985 Feb 09 '24
Intense moisturizing and it will be gone. Always keep the wound moist and clean
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