TCA peel Monterey — Facial rejuvenation through minimally-invasive treatment
Your skin works hard every day to protect you from sun exposure, environmental stress, and the natural aging process. Over time, those cumulative effects can show up as uneven tone, fine lines, discoloration, acne scarring, and a loss of overall radiance. When topical skincare alone isn’t enough, a professionally performed TCA chemical peel can offer meaningful, visible improvement.
At Dr. David Morwood’s plastic surgery practice in Monterey, CA, TCA peels are used as a targeted, minimally invasive approach to skin rejuvenation. This treatment helps restore smoother texture, brighter tone, and healthier-looking skin by encouraging natural cell turnover and collagen renewal—without surgery or prolonged downtime.
A TCA peel (trichloroacetic acid peel) is a medical-grade chemical peel designed to resurface the skin by removing damaged outer layers and stimulating new skin growth beneath. Unlike superficial peels, TCA peels can be customized in strength, allowing treatment to address both surface-level concerns and deeper signs of aging.
This versatility makes TCA peels an excellent option for patients looking to improve:
TCA peels are often ideal for patients who want noticeable skin renewal but aren’t ready for laser treatments or surgical procedures. Advancements in modern chemical peel formulations and techniques have made today’s TCA peels more refined, effective, and tolerable than earlier generations. With proper evaluation and aftercare guidance, patients can achieve smoother, clearer, more youthful-looking skin that continues to improve as healing progresses.
Generally, fairer-skinned and lighter-haired patients are better candidates for chemical peels. If you have darker skin, you may also have good results, depending upon the type of problem being treated. If you have deeper facial wrinkles, skin that’s damaged by the sun, scars, or areas that appear blotchy, or even pre-cancerous growths, deep facial chemical peels might be the right choice for you. Dr. Morwood will carefully determine if you are a good candidate for this treatment.
You may NOT be a good candidate for chemical peeling if you have:
TCA comes in concentrations of 5 percent to 50 percent for use as a peel. The higher the concentration of the TCA, the deeper the peel, and the higher the risk of scarring.
In the process, chemical solutions are carefully applied to your skin to improve the texture by removing damaged outer layers.
Dr. Morwood will adjust the formula to meet your particular needs. There are three types of chemical peels:
The price of TCA Peel varies widely depending on multiple factors, including the number of treatments and the exact procedure required to achieve optimal results, and the cosmetic or medical concerns you want to address. Contact us today and find out what’s best for you.
The process begins with a detailed, sit-down consultation with Dr. Morwood in his office. During your TCA peel consultation be prepared to discuss:
Dr. Morwood will also:
Dr. Morwood is a board-certified plastic surgeon who will provide a custom-designed approach to help you achieve your aesthetic vision. Please visit our clinic or schedule consultation today.
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