TCA (trichloroacetic acid) CROSS (chemical reconstruction of skin scars) is a professional, minimally invasive chemical peel designed to treat deep acne scars, especially ice pick scars. The treatment involves applying concentrated TCA directly to the base of each individual scar, triggering a chemical reaction that stimulates collagen production and promotes skin remodeling. The CROSS technique targets individual scars precisely, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy skin.
Key Benefits of TCA Cross:
- Stimulates collagen production to elevate scarred tissue
- Targets individual scars for precise, effective treatment
- Minimizes damage to surrounding healthy skin
- Offers long-lasting results with proper post-treatment care
- More cost-effective than other treatments, like laser therapy
Post-treatment, the targeted areas will show redness and may swell slightly, with small scabs forming on the treated scars that will shed naturally within about a week. While normal activities can usually be resumed quickly, avoiding sun exposure during the first two weeks is crucial to prevent further skin damage.
Compared to other scar treatments like laser therapy, TCA CROSS provides a more affordable yet highly effective solution for reducing deep acne scars, making it a top choice for long-term skin improvement.
Our Customizable Acne Scar Phase-Out System
The Scar Healing Institute’s unique acne scar phase-out system is carefully crafted to target acne scars from every direction: through a chemical reconstruction from the surface, a physical reconstruction from beneath, and from the sides as well. We take pride in our thorough, customized, and long-term approach to treating scars, no matter how they were formed.
TCA CROSS falls under our second phase of treatment, known as SHI CROSS. While powerful on its own, SHI CROSS also serves as an important preparatory step before more invasive procedures, such as our SHI LIFT and SHI LASE.
Focused on healing you and your scars.
Meet Our Team at the Scar Healing Institute
The Scar Healing Institute is a leading pioneer in providing care for patients with all types of scars. Our team of scar revision specialists is continually inventing the latest technologies and formulas to deliver the best results. We recognize that each patient has a unique narrative when it comes to their scars, and we are committed to finding the most effective treatment for you. Let us be the resolution to your story!