Cosmetic

494) Which of the following statements regarding trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peeling is FALSE?

A. TCA 35% is used for medium-depth peeling.
B. The TCA mix should be prepared fresh and can not be stored for further usage.
C. The TCA sequence of application is forehead, cheeks, nose, perioral and periorbital.
D. TCA medium peeling requires removing surface facial oils using acetone.
E. TCA can be used if phenol is contraindicated.




REFERENCES & ANSWER



Koranda F. C: Chemical Peeling, Chapter 185, Head and Neck Surgery-Otolaryngology, (Bailey, editor), Third Edition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, pp. 2405-2017, 2001

Staffel J. G.: Chemical Peeling, Chapter 182A, Head and Neck Surgery-Otolaryngology, (Bailey, editor), Third Edition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, pp. 2717-2723, 2006

Mandy S. H., Monheit G. D.: Dermabrasion and Chemical Peels, Chapter 25, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Third Edition, (Papel, editor), Thieme, pp.301-320, 2009


494) B      The TCA mix should be prepared fresh and can not be stored for further usage.