The recovery time is quicker than a phenol peel with new skin within 7-10 days. TCA is preferred for darker skinned patients. The depth of the peel can be adjusted depending on the amount of damage your skin has. You may need more than one treatment to maintain results. Any discomfort should diminish within the first week.
Phenol is the deepest peel.
It can cause changes in skin pigmentation and is not recommended for use on the neck and other body areas. It is used mainly for smoothing out very coarse wrinkles and pigmentation changes caused by overexposure to the sun or the aging process. After a phenol peel, the skin may lose its ability to tan and must be protected from the sun's rays at all times. Recovery time is longer than any other peel, usually several months. A phenol peel is not recommended for darker skinned and heart patients and you should inform your plastic surgeon if you have a heart condition.