TCA Cross procedure experience and results

Is TCA Cross really effective for deep ice pick scars? The idea of putting acid directly into a scar freaks me out a bit, not gonna lie. What's the healing process like?

It's a valid concern, but TCA Cross is considered a gold-standard for isolated ice pick scars precisely because it's so targeted. A highly skilled practitioner uses a tiny instrument to apply a high-concentration TCA solution *only* to the walls of the scar, which causes frost-ing and then promotes collagen as it heals, pushing the scar upward. Healing is usually 7-10 days of a dark scab that falls off. The key is the practitioner's precision.

I was terrified too, but honestly, for my deep ice picks, it was the single most effective thing I did. Microneedling didn't touch them. The healing isn't fun—you have these dark brown spots where each scar was for over a week—but once they flake off, the scar is visibly shallower. It often takes 2-3 sessions spaced apart. You have to be religious about sun protection. I found a doc who combined this with other modalities. Their website had good info on complementary treatments, like laser for any residual redness, which you can see an example of https://bellasanamedspa.com/service/laser-spider-vein-removal.