What should you know about TCA CROSS 30?

TCA CROSS means chemical reconstruction of skin scars. Instead of spreading acid across the whole face, a clinician places it inside individual depressed scar openings, where controlled inflammation can stimulate remodelling. It is mainly discussed for narrow, deep acne scars; broad rolling scars or raised scars may need a different approach.

The treated points commonly become white during application, then red, crusted, or darker while healing. Improvement is gradual and may require separate sessions. Results vary with scar type, skin tone, picking, sun exposure, and the body's healing response.

Ask for an examination that maps the scar types and confirms whether TCA CROSS is appropriate. Tell the clinician about active acne, eczema, infections, cold sores, medicines, previous pigment changes, and a history of raised scars.

Keep the treated points clean and follow the prescribed ointment or dressing instructions. Avoid picking crusts, exfoliating acids, retinoids, heat exposure, and direct sun until the skin has closed and the clinician permits a gradual return to routine products. Use sun protection to reduce colour contrast during healing.

Call the clinic for increasing rather than settling pain, expanding redness, pus, fever, unusual swelling, or delayed wound closure. Prompt review is also needed for pronounced dark or pale marks, new raised tissue, or blistering beyond the treated points. Breathing difficulty or swelling around the eyes requires urgent medical attention.

Ask which scar types you have, why TCA CROSS is being chosen, how many areas will be treated in one visit, how to protect the points, and when another session could be considered.