If you have had skin treatments before you may have heard of TCA chemical peels or other skin treatments that use TCA as an active ingredient like PRX Derm Perfexion. TCA is used in many chemical peels and other skin treatments because it can treat a wide range of skin issues from signs of aging to sun damage, scarring, or hyperpigmentation. In this article, we will cover what TCA is, how it helps your skin, and the best TCA treatments for different skin types and tones.
What Is TCA?
TCA stands for trichloroacetic acid. As an acid, TCA has a few different applications. It is most frequently used to treat texture, scarring and as an anti-aging treatment. It can help activate the body’s natural production of healthy, new skin cells. Oftentimes an issue as we age is that our bodies stop prioritizing the production of new skin. Fundamental building blocks of healthy skin like Collagen or Elastin are produced at lower levels. This can lead to your skin sagging, wrinkling, and becoming drier. TCA also helps remove dead skin cells which can improve the appearance of scars, hyperpigmentation, and other blemishes.
What Are The Benefits Of TCA Skin Treatments?
TCA skin treatments are extremely versatile. Treatments like PRX Derm Perfexion can be used on any type of skin tone and can be used in many different treatment areas. TCA is great for people who have skin damage caused by UV light from the sun or people who have specific blemishes they want to get rid of. TCA can help with the following blemishes:
- Age spots
- Acne scarring
- Lines/Wrinkles
- Hyperpigmentation
Are There Drawbacks to TCA Skin Treatments?
It is important to talk to your dermatologist, plastic surgeon, or other medical provider about the type of TCA treatment they are recommending and any potential risks. For example, chemical peels can be done at a variety of different strength levels by increasing or decreasing the amount of TCA. At lower amounts, the results might be less visible, but at higher amounts, there is often increased downtime and/or potential risks for hyperpigmentation or other side effects. This is why many patients look into treatments like PRX Derm Perfexion which uses a unique blend of TCA, Kojic Acid, and Hydrogen Peroxide that when combined significantly decreases the risks of skin damage. This is because this patented formula penetrates the skin and then activates deeper in the dermis which prevents damage to the top layers of the skin.
Learn More About PRX Derm Perfexion
PRX Derm Perfexion is a popular skin treatment from Italy that is now offered by hundreds of providers throughout the United States. If you are a patient and want to find a provider, please use our provider location tool. If you are a dermatologist, plastic surgeon, or other medical provider and are interested in offering PRX Derm Perfexion to your patients, please contact our team.
