Chemical Reconstruction of Skin Scars – TCA Cross
At DRS Skincare Hamilton, ON
| Treatment | TCA Cross |
| Indications | Scars (deep such as ice pick, superficial, or boxcar) |
| Treatment Recovery | Up to 2 weeks |
| # Of Treatments Required | Up to 4 treatments |
| Best Results Seen | 1 month post final treatment |
*estimate of sessions to be determined in consultation
Chemical Reconstruction of Skin Scars – TCA Cross
At DRS Skincare, our team in Hamilton, Ontario, is pleased to provide a wide selection of skin services for new and returning patients. This includes our TCA CROSS treatment, which is best used for patients who have acne scarring. It can help the skin smooth away these scars for improved texture and tone of the skin with just a few treatment sessions spaced a month apart. Our doctors at DRS Skincare can provide a thorough consultation and evaluation to determine if you are a proper fit for this or other chemical peel solutions available at the practice.
What Does TCA CROSS Stand For?
TCA CROSS is an acronym for “Trichloroacetic Acid Chemical Reconstruction of Skin Scars. It is a special method of treating the skin that uses acid ingredients directly on scarring to actually stimulate the skin’s natural production of collagen and elastin. Doing so reduces the appearance of acne scars in a long-lasting method—different from what can be achieved with cosmetic dermal fillers often used for acne scars in the past.
What Can TCA CROSS Be Used For?
Hamilton, Ontario, patients who have imperfections on the skin may benefit from the TCA CROSS treatment. Many patients use TCA CROSS for acne scars, either superficial or deep, such as ice pick scars. This treatment method can also improve Boxcar scars. We can evaluate a patient to determine if they are a good candidate for the TCA CROSS procedure and make appropriate recommendations for the goals patients want to achieve with dermatological treatments.
Request an Appointment at DRS Skincare
If you are interested in learning more about the TCA CROSS process and the results you can expect, connect with our team at DRS Skincare today! Call (905) 524-1712 to request a consultation visit at our office, located at 1662 Upper James Street. Our doctors and aestheticians are here to provide quality care for patients seeking ways to improve their skin and body with the assistance of medical professionals in the community of Hamilton, Ontario.
Treating acne scarring is challenging, especially when you’re dealing with ice pick scars, as in this case. We use a multi modal approach to treat these and did quite well over time. This approach consisted of TCA CROSS, which works fairly well for ice pick scars, followed by subcision, fractional CO2 laser, RF microneedling, and PRP, all done in one session. We did four sessions separated by one to two months. Collagen-stimulating fillers such as hyperdilute Radiesse or Sculptra could have been added to further enhance results if the patient desired. Importantly, results vary widely. There is no perfect treatment at the moment. Patience is critical. It does take time to see results. Customization is also key. We will create plans specific to our patients’ skin concerns to get the best possible results.
This is subcision, a treatment we do when managing acne scars to help release bound-down scar tissue. Often it’s followed by collagen stimulator, in this case hyperdilute Radiesse to help build further collagen. The white material you’re seeing on the cheeks is TCA cross to help with ice pick scars. Often we follow this with lasers and microneedling to get the best results. Consultation is key to customize your treatment plan.
This is TCA CROSS, a strong acid applied to deep acne scars to help build collagen over time and raise these scars. A fine-tip paintbrush is used to enhance precision. We combine this with other treatment modalities such as CO2 laser, radiofrequency microneedling, subcision, and collagen-stimulating fillers to help enhance results all in the same session. Customization is key. A consult is recommended to get your best results.
Hi guys. Here’s an example of an acne scar patient we treated recently with TCA Cross to help with ice pick and boxcar scars, followed by subcision to help release scar tissue from underneath, and finally, fractional CO2 with PRP to further enhance scar reduction. Keep in mind, this was all done in one session, and the before and afters are taken one month apart, and we expect better results with more treatment and more time. Keep in mind the following principles if you are going to undergo an acne scar reduction journey. Number one, multimodal therapies tend to give you a better result with a strategy than just doing one type of treatment alone. Number two, patience is required. Time is needed to see the best results, and multiple sessions. And number three, responses vary between individuals.
