The Nova Clinic

Stretch Marks

Before laser treatment was invented Doctors used TCA (trichloroacetic acid) to remove tattoos, give amazing face peels and provide beauty therapy options such as stretch mark removal.

Now they don't, why - money, money, money.

A Laser treatment could cost between $500 and $5,000 to remove stretch marks and is accompanied by many, often painful, clinic visits.

Now consider Nova Clinic's TCA professional at-home treatment at $35.00-$45.00 (25%-50% strength TCA solution) for 10+ treatments.

Interested? Read on..

 

Treating Stretch Marks with TCA

Stretch marks after birth, or weight loss/gain, anywhere on the body can be safely and successfully removed/faded with our own medical grade, TCA peel.

Before and After Photos - TCA Treatment for Stretch Marks

Medium Depth Peels
Nova Clinic TCA peel is made of Medical grade Trichloroacetic Acid, it is a chemical peel. Compared to other peels it can provide a more reliable result. On the down side, it can be quite uncomfortable for a few minutes while the TCA peel is being applied. Once the acid is applied to the skin it is difficult to reverse it. Trichloroacetic acid is an aqueous solution and for that reason cannot be neutralized but, rather, only diluted. So if you read on the net that you can naturalize the burning-sensation with soda for a TCA peel that is incorrect. That is only valid for a Glycolic acid one of the alpha-hydroxy acids, which are naturally occurring organic acids derived from various fruits.

The TCA peel is chemical and is generally left on the skin for 2-4 minutes before being washed off (or rather water is splashed on the skin to cool it). It is then covered with an ice pack or cooled with iced water. The heat from the treatment then leaves the skin very quickly. The few minutes discomfort is well worth as the end results are fantastic.

Before and After Photos - TCA Treatment for Stretch Marks

Note TCA Strength: 25% is a mild peel. 50% is a medium peel. 80%-100% is a deep peel.

A deep 80%-100% peel is not recommended for stretch marks as they are generally in sensitive areas and not weathered by the sun.

The result you get, the healing duration and the burning-sensation (if any) on application all depend on which strength peel you buy. A mild peel only tingles on application and may be a little irritating. This may be sufficient to remove/fade stretch marks on very sensitive skin areas. Whereas a medium 50% peel heats for a few minutes upon application, especially on sensitive areas that don't usually see the sun. Obviously the higher the strength of peel, the more dramatic the result will be. You need to look at your skin's sensitivity before deciding to use either a 25% or 50% strength.

For more information about identifying skin type read the Identifying Your Skin Type section.

Before and After Photos - TCA Treatment for Stretch Marks

Afterwards, the peeling process is quite noticeable taking 7- 10 days with a medium peel. On a positive note people will generally require only 6 peels to achieve the desired results. Laser treatments, besides costing thousands of dollars, sometimes require 20+ treatments if they even work for stretch marks at all. TCA peels produce improvement in collagen and elastin in the skin, and the removal/fading of the stretch marks. Peel treatment, healing, then your new look, takes approximately two weeks from start to finish depending on the strength peel you use.

The treated areas will tan as usual. No matter how dark, deep, old or faded the stretch marks are, they can still be removed or faded (if instructions are followed correctly).

Note: With all peels there are potential risks such as scarring, loss of pigmentation, or temporary increase of pigmentation. However with Nova Clinic’s TCA peel side affects are rare. Please read the Instructions and Post Treatment Care sections to find out more information about this.

For more detailed information about TCA peels refer to Peel Facts. Here you will see a client's peel progress over a period of 14 days. The Q & A section also contains many answers to common questions about TCA, but if you are still not sure please email the Nova Clinic with any questions you may have.

Important: Please read the Legal Disclaimer & possible side affects to enable you to make an informed decision about TCA chemical peels.

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Order the Stretch Mark Removal Kit today!

Stretch Mark Removal

When you place your order for the Stretch Mark Removal Solution you will receive:

• TCA chemical peel solution (30 ml-1 oz or 6 drams, comes in a glass poison bottle with safety cap).
  This quantity will be enough for several applications or multiple spot treatments.
• Gloves, alcohol swabs, cotton swabs and applicators
• Detailed before, during and after instructions

For sensitive skin 25% strength, mild peel solution $US39.00

For non-sensitive skin. 50% strength, medium peel solution $US43.00

Payment can be made securely by credit card/PayPal. We process all orders the same day, cheap shipping world wide. Buyers are responsible for their own customs charges (if any) in their country.

Note: With the Stretch Mark Solution only option you will need to supply your own Retin A - pre-prep cream (or Vit A cream, or mild AHA -alpha hydroxy acid lotion) from a pharmacy or chemist - this is OPTIONAL. Also antibacterial or antibiotic cream (e.g. Savlon from the supermarket)-this is ESSENTIAL..

 

Things you need to know:

It can take up to 6 weeks to see the full result of each peel. Repeated peels should have a time lapse of at least 2 months or you will get a superficial peel. The peeled/new skin needs to heal completely and toughen up before the next peel.

If the area to be treated is weathered, say arms, legs, feet, hands etc., or if you used a TCA peel and it did not work well, you need to scrub the area clean, rub toner on very firmly, wash off. Then rub TCA on in a firm, rubbing motion. These areas may be hard to penetrate and also can have build up of dense fatty tissue or a weathered skin shield.

Jenny Nova
Owner Nova Skin Clinic 22 years. RN. JP. MC.
Dip.Micropigmentation. Dip.Esthetician. Also qualifications in nursing, natural medicine, naturopathy, homeopathy and acupuncture.
Manufacturing license and registration for TCA peels for use on human skin.

We have been based in Ontario Canada, Auckland New Zealand, and Queensland Australia. Our manufacturing plant is in New Zealand.

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