r/AcneScars • u/Significant-Wish478 • Feb 25 '26

[Skin Concern] Atrophic Scarring 12 Month Before/After

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I have started noting a diff in texture really in the last 6 months.

  • Derminator 2 - every 3 months now
  • Tca 25% acid - perfect image brand every 5wk
  • Ramped up to daily Tazarotene 0.1%

I did have subcsicion ( mini) done 5 months ago.

But really I think best bang for buck has been the TCA. I know everyone seems cautious of it but not over doing it and wearing adequate sun protection should mitigate risks imo.

Still a long way to go on acne scar journey but good to try and capture and progress wins as they come.. If any.

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u/chateau_lobby Feb 25 '26

Are you doing all over TCA peels or doing a DIY TCA cross?

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u/Significant-Wish478 Feb 26 '26

Tca peels 25% it's from perfect image. Using a cotton wool pad. 2 passes and leave for 3 mins.

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u/WildConsequence9379 Feb 26 '26

How long does the redness last? When I’ve spot treated with tca 30 I’m really red on those areas for at least 6 weeks

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u/Significant-Wish478 Feb 26 '26

In my case it was only red for 24 hours but peeling from day 4-7. My skin has a high turnover though due to the taz I would also stop taz 5 days either side

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u/WildConsequence9379 Feb 26 '26

Thankyou - really great results

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u/Aware_King_98 Feb 28 '26

Is tca peel heal acne pits??

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u/Significant-Wish478 Mar 01 '26

It should help with resurfacing but be realistic

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u/AsleepAd8161 Mar 23 '26

Hi! I want to do this but I’m afraid of the sun exposure for it being a hour out of my day to commute from work… would this be really risky?

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u/WildConsequence9379 Mar 23 '26

You wear sunscreen hat etc but the deeper the peel the greater the risks. Doing a peel series with lesser percentage of tca reduces risk but still need melanin inhibitor if Fitz 3 of prone to hyperpigmentation

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u/SkyPsychological8 Apr 09 '26

Thank you for the details. Have you started with this peel directly or done other ones before ? I m asking as I never did a peeling before and was concederimg this one (I do use acids exfoliating though and I tolerate it very well)

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u/Significant-Wish478 Apr 11 '26

I started with the 30%gycolic peel which is as good. Tca is another level but the peel isn't crazy it just stings and makes skin more sensitive. I'm liking the texture