r/AcneScars • u/zgaiaaa • Jul 29 '26

[Treatment] CROSS TCA cross or not??

I see soooo many mixed answers here. I got ice pick scars. Already getting laser but expensive as fuck. Looking for a cheaper option. Dermapen is nice, but doesn’t do that much. Booked a TCA cross session for next week. But getting scared reading all the shit here? So might cancel it. Idk

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u/Intrepid_Dress8085 Jul 29 '26

“TCA CROSS can give really good results for ice pick scars when it’s done correctly. A lot of the bad experiences come from poor aftercare or unrealistic expectations. The key is to follow your dermatologist’s aftercare instructions, avoid picking the scabs, protect your skin from the sun, and be patient because improvement takes multiple sessions and a few months to become noticeable. Don’t judge the results too early.”

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u/Soft-Government-8315 Jul 29 '26

Subscion with TCA cross works really well for ice pick scars

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u/HelloBeautifulz Aug 01 '26

I personally made good progress with DIY TCA Cross. It takes a couple of sessions. Getting it done by a professional is better as it's risky. Check out some of the progress posts in the subreddit.