TCA Peel (Trichloroacetic Acid 15–35%)

Professional Use (In-clinic) India / International

Generic / Compounding Pharmacy · India / International

Price: ₹1000–₹4000 per session

Description

TCA (trichloroacetic acid) peel is a medium-depth chemical peel used for moderate acne scarring, melasma, photodamage, and skin rejuvenation. At 15–20% it is superficial; at 35% it reaches the upper dermis. The TCA CROSS technique (chemical reconstruction of skin scars) is particularly effective for ice-pick acne scars.

Active Compounds

Trichloroacetic Acid

Active ingredient — medium-depth chemical peeling agent

Concentration: 15% / 20% / 25% / 35%

Glycolic acid is the smallest alpha hydroxy acid with the greatest bioavailability due to its low mo…

Full Ingredient List (INCI)

  • Trichloroacetic Acid
  • Purified Water

Suitable Skin Types

All skin types (professional use — caution in dark skin)

Key Features

  • Medium-depth peel — reaches papillary dermis at 35%
  • TCA CROSS technique for ice-pick scars
  • Self-neutralising — protein coagulation stops penetration
  • Downtime of 5–10 days
  • Risk of PIH in darker skin — use with caution
  • Can be combined with Jessner's for deeper penetration

Usage

Applied by dermatologist in clinic. Frosting endpoint determines depth. Applied once and left to self-neutralise. Downtime 5–10 days. Repeat at 4–6 week intervals.

Available Sizes

30 ml50 ml

Related Conditions

Acne Vulgaris TCA CROSS for ice-pick acne scars Melasma Medium-depth TCA peel for resistant melasma Photoaging Medium-depth peel for moderate photodamage