Chemical peelRisks and complications

AHA risks

There are relatively minor risks associated with AHA peels, and minimal chance of any long-term problems.

TCA risks

In the case of TCA peels the risks are described as:

• Pain during the time of the treatment, but essentially discomfort during the recovery.
• Skin scarring, in particular was deeper chemical peels attempting to correct the blinds or acne scarring.
• Decreased pigmentation in the treatment areas, in relation with deeper chemical peels.
• Increased pigmentation in the treatment areas, more likely in the case of darker skins and post-treatment sun exposure.
• Insufficient correction requiring repeated treatments.
• Herpes eruptions leading to infection and scarring.