PubMed · 8995898
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S W Perkins, F B Gibson. 1995. Medium-depth peels.. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2008-1064513
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Facial skin rejuvenation continues to be a popular nonsurgical outpatient procedure performed by many facial plastic surgeons. Chemical peeling techniques continue to provide consistent and reliable results. By using variations of the Baker-Gordon solution and by varying the concentrations of TCA, several skin conditions may be treated. Because no one skin resurfacing procedure can be used for all patients, the most successful outcome is achieved when the treatment is individualized. Overall, skin resurfacing procedures remain one of the most rewarding procedures for the patient and surgeon.
BACKGROUND: Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is frequently utilized for chemical peeling by physicians practicing dermatologic surgery. Ocular complications from TCA have not been reported previously. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to underscore the irritating and corrosive effects of TCA on the eye. METHODS: A patient is described who experienced seepage of 35% TCA into the eye during a chemical peel. RESULTS: The patient developed marked conjunctivitis of the affected eye and abrasions involving 25% of the cornea. CONCLUSION: TCA must be applied carefully around the eyes to avoid ocular complications, which albeit rare, can be quite grave if not addressed in a timely manner.