After 3 seconds it started to burn like crazy, i stood infront of the a/c to cool it off. i couldnt keep it on for the full 10 minutes. the pain will be worth it if the tattoo comes off.. Before the laser doctors recommended tattoo removal to be done using tca [trichloroacetic acid]. i'm blogging about this because there may be others who (1) have a darker skin tone and cannot find a suitable laser option to cater towards having their tattoo removed.. After applying the tca it takes roughly two weeks for the treated skin to begin to peel. once peeling begins it takes about one week for all the dead skin to come off. after the dead skin has come off you’ll want to rest the area for another two or three weeks before starting your next peel..
Tca at home tattoo removal monday, october 15, 2012. gradually bits of the ink rise and the area scabs over and peels and parts of the tattoo peel off with the skin. 1st application 10/15/12. i'll still post some before and after photos for those of you who are interested.. Update video on the unicorn tattoo on my shoulder blade, 1st session with tca peel, i can notice the difference in lighting colored areas, and also evened out the skin tone in hyper pigmentation. Tca, also known as trichloroacetic acid, is a chemical peel commonly used by dermatologists, cosmeticians and plastic surgeons to help remove or improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and acne scars. but prior to it making waves as the ultimate skin peeling agent to restore youth and diminish the appearance of acne scars, did you know it was utilized as a tattoo removal treatment?.
