Medical Chemical Peel (TCA)

A medical-grade chemical peel using a 20–30% TCA (trichloroacetic acid) solution, applied by the dermatologist to treat moderate-to-severe acne, atrophic acne scars, surface pigmentation, photodamage and fine wrinkles or mild laxity. The controlled peel removes damaged surface layers so smoother, more even skin regenerates. At this Brno clinic a RED-PEEL option adds 630 nm red light in the same session to boost the effect and shorten redness.

A medical chemical peel uses a controlled application of acid to remove damaged outer layers of skin and prompt the regeneration of fresher, smoother, more even skin beneath. At Ambulance estetické dermatologie MUDr. Mojmír Müller the peel is based on a 20–30% TCA (trichloroacetic acid) solution — a true medical peel that works at greater depth than the lighter glycolic-acid peels common in salons, which is why it is applied by the dermatologist rather than a cosmetologist. By precisely controlling the strength and depth, the peel can treat moderate-to-severe acne, atrophic (depressed) acne scars, surface pigmentation, the dullness and uneven tone of photodamaged skin, and mild laxity or fine wrinkling. After application the skin frosts and then, over the following days, peels and renews. Treatment is usually given as a series of two to five peels per season, spaced three to five weeks apart, to build a cumulative result. Because the renewing skin is sensitive to UV, sun must be avoided for at least a month afterwards, so peels are best done outside the sunny months; patients prone to cold sores are given prophylactic aciclovir to prevent a herpes flare. The clinic also offers a RED-PEEL, which combines the chemical peel with 630 nm intense red light in the same session — the light is intended to enhance the peel's effect and shorten the period of redness and recovery. The treatment suits people wanting to improve acne, acne scarring, pigmentation, texture or photoageing and who can plan around a short recovery and a period of sun avoidance. The dermatologist assesses skin type and concern, chooses the appropriate peel strength and reviews contraindications before treating.