THE SKINNY ON TCA CROSS
Treats
- Box/atrophic/ice pick scars
- Enlarged pores
Safe For
- Most generally healthy clients who have skin that is not sun damaged or which has recently had laser treatments, microneedling, chemical peels, or other skin treatments
Results
- Improved acne scars
BREAKING DOWN ACNE SCAR TISSUE
What is TCA Cross?
TCA Cross is a treatment for improving acne scars. Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is applied to individual scars in order to make them less shallow. TCA Cross works best for ice pick scars and boxcar scars. TCA may work for other types of acne scars as well as for dilated pores.
This Bella exclusive treatment involves placing a high concentration of trichloroacetic solution inside an acne scar resulting in reduction in the size of the scar. TCA breaks down scar tissue, stimulating new collagen to fill in the acne scar instantly. You will also see continued deep tissue repair for up to four weeks post-procedure.
4 STAGES TO MORE BEAUTIFUL SKIN
What is the treatment like?
Treatment will involve the skin being cleansed and the TCA being placed in the scars. The stages that will follow are:
- Frosting. The skin will go white. This is because the TCA has reacted with the proteins in the skin. Frosting lasts for about 30 minutes.
- Redness. When the frosting disappears, the skin will become red.
- Scabbing. A scab will form within 1 or 2 days. This will cover the redness and lasts for 3 to 7 days.
- Redness for 7 to 28 days. Once the scab separates, the skin will be red. The redness will gradually fade over a month (sometimes two).
